By Paola Navarette
A homegrown social enterprise brand of natural beauty and personal care products recently marked its 10th anniversary with a fellowship night that celebrated its years of promoting sustainability.
Looking back on a history marked by magnificent milestones, Human Nature kicked off the celebration with its event dubbed “10 Years of Growing Goodness,” wherein the company recognized the notable hard work of its employees with the 10th Year Service Awards.
At the recognition night, co-founder Anna Meloto-Wilk shared how their employees continue to be integral to the company’s success.
“I’d like to thank each one of you for the trust and the faith that you have infused into Human Nature. As we look forward to the next 10 years, I hope that we will continue to walk together,” said Wilk.
She continued, “Looking at all your dreams gives me a resolute hope that we can transform the Philippines, bring more people out of poverty, especially the working poor, to become the new middle class. This is really the way that we can be stronger and be together. Walang iwanan”(No one gets left behind).”
According to Wilk, Human Nature currently employs more than 500 employees and partners with 24 farming communities.
Being pro-poor, the company created a hiring program in 2008 which ensures that a third of the employees comes from poor communities and that they are given fair living wage above the lawful minimum, with full benefits and rights.
The brand has 34 stores in the country and sells in six countries across the globe. From simple and basic baby needs such as lotions and body wash, the brand has since expanded into a brand offering a full range of 100 percent natural and Filipino-made adult skin care and cosmetic products, all at affordable prices.
True to its advocacy of preserving the environment and creating livelihood, the company is set to launch bottle refilling stations and daycare centers.
The event concluded with stirring messages of encouragement by co-founders Dylan Wilk and Camille Meloto, and breathtaking performances by Ryan Cayabyab Singers, and Isay Alvarez-Sena and Robert Sena.
