2025 Global and Regional Humanitarians of the Year
Nominations were received from around the world and were anonymously evaluated based on the nominee’s philanthropic activity, community leadership, volunteerism and advocacy. Through their outstanding involvement and dedication, these incredible people have made a significant contribution to changing lives.
In addition to this amazing accomplishment, our Global Humanitarian of the Year will receive $30,000 to donate to a charitable organization of their choice, and Regional Humanitarians will receive $10,000 each to also donate to charitable organizations of their choice.
Ling Lam – Asia Pacific – Global Humanitarians and Asia Pacific Humanitarians
Across the world, Herbalife Independent Distributors are united by a shared mission – to improve people’s lives. This year, one extraordinary individual stood out for her unwavering compassion and impact: Ling Lam.
Raised in an underprivileged immigrant family, Ling knows the power of generosity. She helped raise over $128,000 and personally donated $36,000 to complete the Healthy New Culture Hope Primary School in Luoyang, China—giving 700+ students a safe space to learn and grow.
As an International Executive President’s Team 30K member, Ling inspires her downline, customers, friends, and family to support countless causes. From local community efforts to every Herbalife charity event, she leads with heart, always.
For 13 years, Ling’s purpose has been simple: give, serve, and uplift.
Congratulations, Ling, on being named our 2025 Global Humanitarian of the Year! Your dedication moves us all.
Previous Global Humanitarians Honorees (2007-2024)
- 2024 – Alan Lu & Zoy Wen – Asia Pacific – Global Humanitarians and Asia Pacific Humanitarians
- 2023 – Trey and Mamie Herron (North America Humanitarians)
- 2022 – Peter Dahl (Europe, Middle East & Africa Humanitarian)
- 2021 – Mary Holloway (North America Humanitarian)
- 2020 – Raquel Cortés Jaimes (Mexico Humanitarian)
- 2019 – Queenie Leung (Asia Pacific Humanitarian)
- 2018 – Stephan Gratziani (Europe, Middle East & Africa Humanitarian)
- 2017 – Hery Tri Basuki and Sulistyorini (Asia Pacific Humanitarians)
- 2016 – Sara Alfaro (Mexico Humanitarian)
- 2015 – Dave Balangue† and Arlene Balangue (Asia Pacific Humanitarians)
- 2014 – Chan Shih-Hao and Chang Chiao-Yen (Asia Pacific Humanitarians)
- 2013 – Tae Ho Kim and Hyun Mo Koo (Asia Pacific Humanitarians)
- 2012 – Carmen Gloria Schindler (South & Central America Humanitarian)
- 2011 – Mary and Mario Barreiro (Mexico Humanitarians)
- 2010 – Leslie Stanford (North America Humanitarian)
- 2009 – Guillermo Luna and Carola Lichtman (South & Central America Humanitarians)
- 2007 – Garry DeBrabander† and Jennifer Bates DeBrabander (Asia Pacific Humanitarians)