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 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, The road to Labo, Camarines Norte was long, at times narrow and crooked but despite the discomfort of travelling for 6 hours to our Citronella farming community, our little group from Human Nature head office was very excited. Last August 8, Monday, marked the culmination of our One Heart for One Community campaign in Brgy. Canapawan, Labo, Camarines Norte. Through the tireless efforts of the KMMBK (the Citronella Farmers' Cooperative), PFEC (our community and technology partner NGO, GK Bicol and the Social Enterprise Department of Human Nature, we inaugurated the newly built integrated drying and extraction facility for the Citronella Oil, the new KMMBK head office, the bridge and partial road system to the production site, the three renovated school buildings with brand new roofing and turned over new textbooks to the elementary school pupils. It was an inspiring day that started at 430 am when we arrived in Brgy. Canapawan from Manila. We were told that the community members, PFEC and the advance team of Human Nature had been working through the night just to get all the finishing touches done in time for the inauguration in true bayanihan style. We visited the production area which was a 1.2 km trek up the mountain close to a sustainable natural mineral water source and we marvelled at what this little community has accomplished in just less than 6 months since we started work. PFEC and the farmers proudly toured us around the facility and demonstrated how it can greatly improve their oil productivity and efficiency resulting in more income for the farmers. The elemantary school no longer has to cancel classes everytime it rains because water will no longer be leaking through the ceiling making it impossible for pupils to concentrate. The students no longer have to share workbooks and erase their answers so that another pupil can have a turn at answering the activities. We were truly inspired to see how the collaborative approach with the community has resulted in relevant investments and services that has greatly improved the quality of life for this almost forgotten barangay. But not only does the community benefit but also and Human Nature and our customers who can now be assured of a better supply of truly organic and effective products at reasonable prices. This is only the beginning of what we can achieve. As we, the farmers, customers, partner NGOs, branches, staff and dealers unite towards the same goal, we can replicate what we have done in Brgy. Canapawan into many more sites all over the Philippines secure a better future for all Filipinos especially the poor. We are all honored to share this journey with you. In the service of God and country,  Anna Meloto-Wilk President Gandang Kalikasan Inc. II. UPDATES A. New Products New Magalogue  It's that time of the month again! Yes, our latest magalogue is out and you know what that means... new products, new information, new stories and new personalities. Gracing our cover this month is Hindy Tantoco. She's a fashion designer known for her party dresses and wedding gowns, a mother of three who practices a natural and healthy lifestyle and also manages an organic farm called "Holy Carabao". Inside she'll also be sharing with you some of her tips for being eco-friendly so make sure to get a copy! ☺ Php 6.00 New Fliers   Make sure to also pick up several copies of our new advocacy and product fliers. They're a great tool in helping to spread the word and information about our advocacy as well as our new products! Php 1.00 Kids Shampoo & Body Wash  Make bath time fun time and healthy for your kids' ever so delicate hair and skin. Now enriched with coco nectar, which is packed with amino acids. This new, improved formulation Shampoo and Body Wash contains a Protein Care System, perfect for little ones. Available in Pineapple Pawikan and Tangerine Tarsier. ☺ 50ml - Php44.75 200ml - Php139.75; INTRO PRICE: P129.75! 500ml - Php289.75 (500ml size due for release August 29) Lip balms  Treat your lips to something deliciously natural! Human Nature's 100% Natural Lip Balms are back with more cocoa butter to improve glide and delicious new flavors! Choose from any of these three yummy variants; Peppermint, Tutti Frutti and Choco-Fudge. Php69.75. INTRO PRICE: Php59.75! Mineral Eyeshadow - Enchanted Evening  Hitting the town tonight? Use Human Nature's NEW! Mineral Eyeshadow palette to create that sexy, smoky eye look. These wearable purple shades are easy to apply and are great for Filipina skin tones. Php325; OFFER PRICE Php275! Filipina Tote Bag Series  Shop proud, shop PINAY! Say NO to plastic bags and YES to carrying around your very own fashionable, limited edition Filipina series tote bags. ☺ Who said being environment friendly can't be fashionable? Php149.75 each Php395 for all 3 designs B. SAVE THE DATE! Human Nature Summit 2011 Please save the date! The 2nd Human Nature Summit will be held on November 19, 2011 at the Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan. Echo events will be held in GK villages across the country close to your nearest branch. More details to follow in upcoming newsletters ☺ C. SAVE THE DATES for the GK Expo in Manila and GK Global Summit in Sydney Join this year's GK EXPO 2011 that will be on Sept 30 - October 2, 2011 in Manila (venue to be announced). You are invited to the 3rd GK Global Summit on October 14-16, 2011 at University of Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit: www.gk1world.com/global-summit-2011. III. Dangerous Chemicals 101: Synthetic Fragrance "Oooohhh... bango!" That's usually the first thing we hear out of a Filipino's mouth when it comes to buying anything especially shampoo. You'll find that instead of reading the label, they'll most likely be sniffing an open bottle on the hunt for the best and strongest scent out there. For some reason, we Filipinos like when our hair smells of citrus, flowers and other sumptuous scents all day long; from the time we step out of shower until the time we go to bed. But did you know that the synthetic ingredients used to create such long-lasting scents are actually harmful to your health? Synthetic fragrances are primarily made from petrochemicals and attempt to duplicate the smell of a specific plant, and as found in a 1986 report by the National Academy of Sciences, 95% of the chemicals used in synthetic fragrances are derived from petroleum and include benzene derivatives, aldehydes and many other known toxins and synthesizers capable of causing cancer, birth defects, central nervous system disorders and allergic reactions including asthma. Good thing Human Nature's new KIDS SHAMPOO & BODY WASH with Protein Care System contain NONE of that. Instead, we've opted for the natural alternative, natural fragrances. With all natural fragrances, the scent may not last as long as chemical scents but wouldn't you rather be assured that your kids stay safe from all the harmful effects of synthetic fragrances? Why risk asthma, allergies and in later life, cancer? So, before you grab that bottle of sweet smelling shampoo, think about the risks and most importantly, READ THE LABEL! IV. Community Development A. Inauguration of One Heart for One Community Project  It has been almost six months since we signed the Memorandum of Agreement with Kooperatiba ng Maliliit na Magniniyog ng Brgy. Kanapawan (KMMBK), Philippine Federation for Environmental Concern (PFEC) and Gawad Kalinga (GK) implementing the One Heart for One Community (OHOC) Program which turned over 100% of our profits from our number one selling product, the Citronella Bug Spray, as an investment fund for our farming community engagements. This may be uncommon for companies to pursue, but our leap of faith has resulted in productivity investments (repair and installation of additional extractors, construction of drying hall, water system and road network) and community development projects (textbooks for and renovation of Kanapawan Elementary School, construction of KMMBK office, provision of Philhealth and Red Cross insurances) that will enable the citronella farmers of Kanapawan to scale up their production and inspire the rest of their community to work together for their needs.  Click here to read the full article. B. Human Nature's Lemongrass Partner Supplier wins Magsaysay Award for 2011 Human Nature is proud to announce that our partner supplier of lemongrass, the Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI), has won the Magsaysay Award for 2011. AIDFI is also the winner of BBC's World Challenge 2010. Congratulations AIDFI! May you continue to improve the lives and livelihoods of the rural poor in upland Philippine communities and elsewhere in Asia. C. From the Lab to the Farm  We have a pact in Human Nature, to offer only the best because we believe every Filipino deserves it. Behind each new product and Magalogue release, is a joint effort of talented individuals - People with different backgrounds that share a common aspiration. A team dedicated to bring the race to the finish-line of making natural & healthy affordable to every Filipino. Click here to read the full article. V. Dealer of the Month: Melissa Ayala  A true Human Nature advocate, Melissa (Missy) Ayala practices being Pro-Philippines, Pro-Poor and Pro-Environment with her husband and educates herself and her family in adopting good habits -from the products that they use to what they eat and drink. Missy first found out about Human Nature when she attended the Gawad Kalinga CSI Launch in Ateneo where our Vice President, Dylan Wilk, spoke of his vision for social enterprises. From that moment on, she was hooked! When asked what urged her to sign up to become a dealer, she said, "I loved the idea of a product that is good for you, good for the environment and good for the country! It doesn't get any better than that!" Missy loves Human Nature so much that she even has an area in her guest room just off their living area, the most accessible room in their house, which boasts Human Nature products! She states, "My home is a kind of "Grand Central Station" these days so people are welcome to come and shop!"   Selling Human Nature products was not that big of an issue for Missy. Because of the integrity and quality of the products she says, she was able to sell them easily to family and friends. Once they had given the products a try, the products pretty much sold themselves. The first dealer she got to sign up under her was her sister who is now the Human Nature Boston-area distributor. Now, her mom and sister who are in Dallas are also interested in becoming the Human Nature distributors in their area. See, Human Nature truly is world-class! ☺ Some of Missy's favourite Human Nature products include the all-natural deodorant, the sunflower beauty oil, citrus burst spray sanitizer and the eucalyptus massage oil. If you are having trouble viewing this email, please read the online version.
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