World Day of Charity 2026: How doTERRA Healing Hands, Hope Touch and Rose Hand Lotion Give Back

World Day of Charity, celebrated each year on 5 September, is a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a lasting difference. Whether it is volunteering your time, supporting a local community initiative, donating to a worthy cause or simply showing compassion to someone in need, every act of generosity contributes to a better world.

At doTERRA, giving back is woven into the company’s mission. Beyond producing CPTG® essential oils and wellness products, doTERRA is committed to creating lasting change through ethical sourcing, sustainable community development and the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation®. Through partnerships with charitable organisations around the world, doTERRA helps support clean water, education, healthcare, disaster relief and opportunities for vulnerable communities to become more self-reliant.

As we recognise World Day of Charity on 5 September 2026, it is the perfect opportunity to learn how everyday choices can help bring healing and hope to people around the world.

What is World Day of Charity?

World Day of Charity is observed annually on 5 September, commemorating the anniversary of Mother Teresa’s passing and recognising the importance of charitable work worldwide.

The day encourages individuals, organisations and communities to support humanitarian causes. It also reminds us that kindness is not measured only by the size of a donation. It can also be measured by the time, care and encouragement we offer to others.

Whether you choose to volunteer, donate, mentor someone or support businesses that give back, every positive action can contribute to stronger communities.

Wellness with a purpose

One of the things that makes doTERRA distinctive is its belief that wellness extends beyond the products we use.

Through Co-Impact Sourcing®, doTERRA works with growers and distillers in sourcing communities around the world. These relationships are intended to support responsible sourcing, fair and timely payments, local employment and longer-term community development.

The company’s charitable work continues through the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation®, which partners with organisations working to improve lives in practical and sustainable ways.

The doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation®

The doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation Australia & New Zealand™ is doTERRA International’s registered non-profit organisation committed to improving lives through partnerships with organisations that offer hope to people and communities around the world.

Its purpose is to help bring healing and hope, support lives free from disease and poverty, and empower disadvantaged communities with tools that can help them become more self-reliant.

Projects supported through Healing Hands may include initiatives focused on:

• clean water and sanitation
• community development
• education
• healthcare
• disaster relief
• economic empowerment
• sustainable livelihoods
• women’s and children’s wellbeing.

Rather than focusing only on short-term assistance, the Foundation supports projects intended to create meaningful and lasting change.

Supporting Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation

One of the inspiring organisations supported by doTERRA Australia and New Zealand is the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.

Blue Dragon works in Vietnam to help children and young people facing serious hardship. Its work includes helping children affected by trafficking, exploitation, homelessness and poverty.

Support may include:

• rescuing children and young people from trafficking
• helping survivors recover from exploitation
• providing education opportunities
• supporting homeless children
• offering safe accommodation
• reuniting children with family where appropriate
• helping young people build safer, more hopeful futures.

This partnership reflects the belief that every child deserves dignity, safety, opportunity and hope.

Other causes supported through Healing Hands

The work of doTERRA Healing Hands extends across a range of humanitarian and community development priorities.

Depending on the project and partner organisation, support may contribute to:

• clean water infrastructure
• maternal and child health
• schools and educational programs
• emergency disaster response
• sustainable agriculture
• vocational training
• employment opportunities
• women’s empowerment
• anti-trafficking initiatives
• family and community resilience.

The goal is not simply to provide temporary relief. It is to help communities develop the resources, knowledge and opportunities needed to create stronger futures.

Hope® Touch: an uplifting blend that gives back

Few products represent the spirit of World Day of Charity as beautifully as doTERRA Hope® Touch Uplifting Blend.

Hope Touch has a bright, fresh and sweet aroma designed to create a soothing, positive and centring atmosphere. The blend symbolises resilience, possibility and the hope of creating a better future.

Hope Touch ingredients

Hope Touch contains:

• Coconut Oil
• Cedarwood
• Wild Orange
• Petitgrain
• Lemon
• Pink Pepper
• Bergamot
• Sandalwood
• Jasmine Oil
• Vetiver
• Jasmine Extract
• Magnolia Leaf
• Petitgrain.

The formula includes both Jasmine essential oil and Jasmine extract, contributing to its rich and uplifting floral character.

Hope Touch benefits

Hope Touch:

• offers a soothing, positive aroma
• helps create a centring environment
• provides a convenient 10mL roll-on format
• can be applied to pulse points as part of an uplifting personal ritual
• helps raise funds for the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation Australia & New Zealand™.

How to use Hope Touch

Apply Hope Touch:

• to pulse points while focusing on positive and inspiring thoughts
• to the wrists or temples as part of a hopeful daily ritual
• to the hands before rubbing them together and inhaling
• during a gentle neck and shoulder massage
• whenever you want to create a bright and encouraging aromatic atmosphere.

Use only as directed. Avoid contact with the eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Because the blend contains citrus oils, avoid sunlight and ultraviolet exposure for at least 12 hours after topical application.

Most importantly, 100% of the purchase price from every sale of doTERRA Hope® Touch Uplifting Blend is donated to the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation AUNZ™ to help bring healing and hope to people in need.

Rose Hand Lotion: luxurious care with a greater purpose

The doTERRA Spa Rose Hand Lotion is another beautiful example of a product that combines personal care with charitable giving.

Infused with CPTG® Bulgarian Rose essential oil, this lightweight lotion helps leave hands feeling soothed, soft and supple while surrounding you with the authentic and uplifting aroma of rose petals.

Rose Hand Lotion ingredients

The nourishing formula includes:

• Bulgarian Rose essential oil
• Sunflower Seed Oil
• Macadamia Seed Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Olive Fruit Oil
• Murumuru Seed Butter
• Cupuaçu Seed Butter
• Kukui Seed Oil
• Inca Inchi Seed Oil
• Jojoba Seed Oil
• Squalane
• Squalene
• Sodium Hyaluronate
• Vitamin E
• botanical extracts and moisturising ingredients.

These ingredients work together to help moisturise the skin and support a soft, smooth and healthy-looking appearance.

Rose Hand Lotion benefits

Rose Hand Lotion:

• helps support healthy, glowing-looking skin
• moisturises dry hands
• absorbs quickly
• leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth
• has a non-greasy finish
• features the authentic aroma of Bulgarian Rose essential oil
• contains nourishing plant oils and butters that help retain moisture.

Apply the lotion to the hands as needed to relieve dryness and enjoy the subtle scent of rose. It is for external use only.

Like Hope Touch, 100% of the purchase price from every sale of doTERRA Spa Rose Hand Lotion is donated to the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation Australia & New Zealand™.

How purpose-driven purchases make a difference

One of the most meaningful aspects of choosing Hope Touch or Rose Hand Lotion is knowing that the purchase supports something beyond the product itself.

These purchases help contribute to charitable initiatives that may:

• improve access to healthcare
• support education
• help protect vulnerable children
• strengthen families
• create economic opportunities
• support communities recovering from disaster
• fund sustainable development projects
• bring practical hope to people experiencing hardship.

It is a simple way to combine everyday self-care with meaningful generosity.

Ways to celebrate World Day of Charity

World Day of Charity is not only about making financial donations. There are many ways to make a positive difference.

You could:

• volunteer with a local community organisation
• donate food, clothing or essential supplies
• support a trusted charity
• purchase products that contribute to charitable projects
• check in with someone who may be feeling isolated
• help a neighbour
• mentor a young person
• support an ethical or purpose-driven business
• organise a workplace or community fundraiser
• share information about doTERRA Healing Hands and Blue Dragon
• perform a quiet act of kindness without expecting recognition.

Even a small act can have a meaningful impact when it is offered with care and sincerity.

Give with intention on 5 September 2026

World Day of Charity reminds us that true wellness is not only about caring for ourselves. It is also about helping create safer, healthier and more hopeful communities.

Through the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation®, Co-Impact Sourcing®, partnerships with organisations such as Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, and purpose-driven products including Hope® Touch Uplifting Blend and Rose Hand Lotion, doTERRA demonstrates how business and generosity can work together.

This 5 September 2026, consider choosing one practical way to give back. Volunteer your time, support a community organisation, make a thoughtful donation or choose a product whose proceeds help fund meaningful humanitarian work.

Explore doTERRA Healing Hands products through Essential Oils QLD and discover how your everyday wellness choices can help support people and communities in need. For product assistance, contact support@essentialoilsqld.com.au.