110 dedicated and passionate employees care for almost 200 children across the Acres of Love Forever Family Homes network. 

The Herbalife Family Foundation supports Acres of Love as part of its Casa Herbalife programme; providing monetary contributions that go towards ensuring the healthy nutrition of each child in the Homes.

Gerda Audagnotti, co-founder and CEO of Acres of Love, says, “We currently care for children with medical conditions such as HIV or Aids, paralysis, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, CHARGE Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, hearing and vision impairments, Autism, and clubfeet. Herbalife’s partnership to ensure that these children have nutrient-rich diets, filled with fruits and vegetables, is extremely foundational in their overall health. With excellent medical, emotional, educational, and nutritional care we have seen incredible transformations in the lives of our children as we meet their needs with love and dignity. We are incredibly grateful for Herbalife’s commitment to bring health and holistic care to the children we serve.”

The mission of Acres of Love is to rescue and care for children who are abandoned or orphaned due to AIDS, abuse, and extreme poverty in South Africa. They also advocate for the rights of orphans to obtain world-class health-care, education, and nutrition.

On Thursday, 17 November, Herbalife team members visited the Acres of Love Home in Bryanston to engage with the children who are assisted through their partnership.

"Diet is extremely important for our children with special needs. One of my girls was diagnosed with many learning challenges. Instead of immediately putting her on meds, our entire house has changed our diets to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables and remove unhealthy starches. As a result, she's doing better in school and at home," says House mother, Christina Monare.

Thilo Naidoo, country director of Herbalife Southern Africa, says, “Our partnership with Acres of Love speaks directly to the core values of Herbalife and we look forward to the years ahead with Acres of Love. Seeing the direct impact of our contributions shows us that the partnership is one that is of immense value to those that need it most.”

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