To many people, 1% may seem insignificant. However through Nu Skin, we just need to focus on growing our business to change more people’s lives. At the same time, this 1% also grows.
Anchalee Vergara & Tarida Sukavanich
I believe that all parent's love their children dearly and would gladly trade theirs lives for the well-being of their children. They all want their children to be born healthy. Unfortunately a lot of babies born with congenital heart disease are from poor families who cannot afford to pay for the surgery and end up waiting for limited services and resources from ill-equipped hospitals.
I am so proud and grateful be part of Nu Skin culture "to be a force for good throughout the world to touch people's lives.” With the SEA Children's Heart Fund. We have helped thousands of children to gain back their lives and health. Nu Skin distributors voluntarily contribute 1% of their earnings to help fund this project. We all know it's every one's mission to save more and more lives. And together we will make the world a better place.
Angela Liew & Rayne Ho
I urge our Nu Skin family to work hard and donate 1% of their commissions to help others. With your contribution, these families will be blessed. With your support, we can help create a better society. Let’s work harder, be more successful and help more people!
Angela Liew
With Nu Skin not only do we have the opportunity to enjoy financial and time freedom, we can learn how to embrace and care for others. We simply need everyone to contribute 1% of what they can. By consolidating our efforts, we will be able to make the world a better place.
Rasyanda (Rara)
Rara’s parents earn a living by selling spices in a traditional market in small city in East Java. When Rara often got sick, the doctor found that she had heart defect and sent her to Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital in Jakarta to get surgery which costs quite high.
Rara got surgery in early December 2013 with the support from Southeast Asia’s Children’s Heart Fund. After her heart surgery, she does not feel tiredness and rarely get sick. This beautiful little girl is ready to face new days in her life.
The biggest gift comes from a sincere heart and I see that through Nu Skin Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund. We are able to give, maybe only 1% from what we earn, but with the sincerity that you have, that is the biggest gift for the children.
Pax & Gina Paculaba
The 1% is a small thing for us all, but that 1% can truly help these kids smile. Create more smiles, be a 1% donor!
Trin & Jirawan Vichaidith
It has been more than 10 years that we, as one Nu Skin, are helping the needy children throughout South East Asia. And today, we have created more than 6,000 smiles for the little children we support. And do you know what 1% donation means to them? It means great changes, it creates smiles not only for them but within yourself. It means to transform the lives of people around you, even without you knowing them. Because your 1% donation may be only 1% of what you get from Nu Skin but it shows another 99% of who you are… how great you are and how you lead by being a great example to your beloved ones, to your downlines, to your sidelines , and to everyone who knows you. I would like to encourage you to join this program because it is only your 1%, but that 1% may mean a whole life to someone else. Let’s create smiles together!
Yusanidah & Ir. Abi Purdi
We are proud of the Nu Skin Southeast Asia Children's Heart Fund program. At Nu Skin, we not only think about business for ourselves, Nu Skin also provides us a perfect medium to help others in need. Everyone joining Nu Skin should support the program because it is simply a commitment to donate only 1% of our commission, a very small amount of what we earn but it shows 99% of our big hearts
Vibulyos Iamranond & Pachareepan Sattabanasuk
Being a father of two, I am sure all of us would like to see our children grow up healthy and happy. Imagine yourself in situation where you cannot do anything but see your beloved child die. Can you imagine that? Can you imagine how to go on without any hope? For me I can’t imagine how my life will be because I know that I can help by even a small part to create a better place in this world. Nu Skin has a great initiative that can inspire me to help transform people’s lives with this great business. I carry on to support the children in need, to bring them back to their parents and to create smiles to shine on their faces once again.
Chua Syer Cin & Emily Yap
One of the most touching moments for me was when we visited a child in a hospital ward and his parents came up to me shake my hand and to say "Thank you to you and Nu Skin for changing my life
Mary Tan
I am very proud to be a part of the Nu Skin SEA Children’s Heart Fund. Very few companies bother to do things from the heart. But at Nu Skin I know that our actions always come from wanting to help the children. I am honored to be able to make a difference in these children’s lives – helping to create smiles and saving hearts!
Evelyn Lai & Jonathan Chong
Our lives will only be complete when we empower others to improve the lives of the unfortunate children in our community. Our contribution to the Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund may be just 1%,, but it represents 99% of who we are – a team of Force For Good Leaders. Let’s create more smiles by contributing now!
Monica Lam & Ambassador M. Haron
Free our hearts. Repair the damaged hearts of the suffering children with our 1% contribution to the Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund
Daniel Jr. & Mariella Laogan
Being a Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund Board Member gives us a unique opportunity to leverage with a powerful organization and its leaders, to impact the lives of many children throughout the Southeast Asia region.
Chua Syer Cin & Emily Yap
One of the most touching moments for me was when we visited a child in a hospital ward and his parents came up to me shake my hand and to say "Thank you to you and Nu Skin for changing my life
Evelyn Lai & Jonathan Chong
Our lives will only be complete when we empower others to improve the lives of the unfortunate children in our community. Our contribution to the Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund may be just 1%,, but it represents 99% of who we are – a team of Force For Good Leaders. Let’s create more smiles by contributing now!
James & Jackie Chia
Children are our future and the SEA Childrens Heart Fund gives disadvantaged children a FUTURE. My small effort, when pooled with others, will give life and change lives. Be Big-hearted by starting small - just 1%."
Joanna Wiraatmadja & Helena Lee
Love and kindness always make a difference; they bless both the receiver and the giver.
KC Kang & Willing Tan
It’s the little things that we do each day that makes a difference to these children. It’s the little contributions by each of us that makes their dream a reality. Thank you for patching up their hearts… with yours
Lanny Sutiarto & Ronny Soeprajogi
The biggest gift comes from a sincere heart and I see that through Nu Skin Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund. We are able to give, maybe only 1% from what we earn, but with the sincerity that you have, that is the biggest gift for the children.
Mary Tan
I am very proud to be a part of the Nu Skin SEA Children’s Heart Fund. Very few companies bother to do things from the heart. But at Nu Skin I know that our actions always come from wanting to help the children. I am honored to be able to make a difference in these children’s lives – helping to create smiles and saving hearts!
Monica Lam & Ambassador M. Haron
Free our hearts. Repair the damaged hearts of the suffering children with our 1% contribution to the Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund
Pichet & Pattarawan Sukaniwast (Boonk & Ae)
Since I started working with Nu Skin as a distributor, every day I wake up telling myself that today I’m going to go out to help people by offering them an opportunity to transform their lives. SEACHF is the same thing. It’s all about helping people by offering children an opportunity to have a new life.
Pax & Gina Paculaba
The 1% is a small thing for us all, but that 1% can truly help these kids smile. Create more smiles, be a 1% donor!
Pham Thi Duc Hanh & Trinh Huynh Le Thuong
Do small things with great love.
Selenium Chai & Neo Poh Lin
It may be only 1% of what we give, but the Nu Skin SEA Children’s Heart Fund is everything to a family with a child suffering from heart disease. We are very gratified to see these children smile again, knowing that they now have the chance to live happy normal lives.
We cannot change the world by ourselves but together we can move lives towards better days. 1% is our small part in planting the good seeds for a fulfilling future for our own children as well as the many generations to come.
Trin & Jirawan Vichaidith
It has been more than 10 years that we, as one Nu Skin, are helping the needy children throughout South East Asia. And today, we have created more than 6,000 smiles for the little children we support. And do you know what 1% donation means to them? It means great changes, it creates smiles not only for them but within yourself. It means to transform the lives of people around you, even without you knowing them. Because your 1% donation may be only 1% of what you get from Nu Skin but it shows another 99% of who you are… how great you are and how you lead by being a great example to your beloved ones, to your downlines, to your sidelines , and to everyone who knows you. I would like to encourage you to join this program because it is only your 1%, but that 1% may mean a whole life to someone else. Let’s create smiles together!
Vibulyos Iamranond & Pachareepan Sattabanasuk
Being a father of two, I am sure all of us would like to see our children grow up healthy and happy. Imagine yourself in situation where you cannot do anything but see your beloved child die. Can you imagine that? Can you imagine how to go on without any hope? For me I can’t imagine how my life will be because I know that I can help by even a small part to create a better place in this world. Nu Skin has a great initiative that can inspire me to help transform people’s lives with this great business. I carry on to support the children in need, to bring them back to their parents and to create smiles to shine on their faces once again.
Yusanidah & Ir. Abi Purdi
We are proud of the Nu Skin Southeast Asia Children's Heart Fund program. At Nu Skin, we not only think about business for ourselves, Nu Skin also provides us a perfect medium to help others in need. Everyone joining Nu Skin should support the program because it is simply a commitment to donate only 1% of our commission, a very small amount of what we earn but it shows 99% of our big hearts.
Sahatad & Pakakorn Nutithawat
Success is not only to transform people’s lives via the Nu Skin business opportunity. The real success is the opportunity to transform children’s lives in order to give them one more chance to pursue their own destinies without expecting anything in return.
Andy Wong & Annie Woo
Giving happiness to others is the best happiness in this world. Together we change more lives. It's never about us, always about others, Change a life a day.
Ratchadawan Ingkawimonsri & Soncedar Teanpakkul
Never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others. Thank you Nu Skin for helping to make us better people!
Hilda Pang
A priceless gift that means so much to each child. It's just 1% to us, but it's everything to these little children and their families.
Eddie & Margaret Poon
Nu Skin SEACHF has not only helped the children with congenital heart defects but also impacted us - the sales leaders. Here we can see the power of Nu Skin’s leaders coming together for a greater good by just contributing 1% of our sales commission. We are humbled & grateful that we can change the hearts of these children through SEACHF every month!
Erwin Agustin
One purpose of life is to dedicate ourselves to serving others.
Glenda Lee & Oliver Lim
Make a difference every day, one child at a time.
Henny Djuwita Santosa & Agung Santosa
The future of Indonesia lies on the healthy children today. I kindly ask all Brand Representatives to put our hands together to help tens of thousands of children born with congenital heart disease.
Join the 1% Commission program to help the children smile again.
Le Thi Thao & Pham Ngoc Anh
Giving is the best way to live abundant life!
Lilian Ong
No one is too small to make a difference. The happiest people are the people who give.
Ngo Vo Quynh Tram
Sometimes the little things you do can have a lifetime impact for someone else.
Rapatsith Sasinopakorn & Duanpen Sompholthaveekul
No one has ever become poor by giving.
Sanny Himawan
It will make a meaningful difference if we can start from all of us. If Brand Representatives are willing to donate 1% of our commission; we will make a huge impact in helping those needy families, and the children born with heart defects.
Ammika Reyes
Ammika is a 1-month-old female with Congenital Heart Disease cyanotic Transposition of the great arteries. She has been admitted to the CHILD foundation since birth because the main pulmonary and aorta arteries are switched in position. This defect requires urgent surgery soon after birth.
She underwent emergency open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (Arterial Switch Operation), in which the surgeon created a tunnel between the heart’s two upper chambers (atria), which was successfully completed on June 7, 2021.
With the help of Nu Skin SEACHF, Ammika got the much-needed surgery, and she now has a normal heart and a bright smile on her face, ready to fully enjoy her early years.
Devan Pratama
Devan was diagnosed with heart problems when he was 6 months. At that time, he often got cough and flu. When his doctor found there were indications of heart diseases, Devan was referred to Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital in Jakarta to get necessary treatment for his quite complex condition. With support from the Southeast Asia’s Children’s Heart Fund program, Devan got surgery that he need. His parents were really grateful for the support that they received for their only son.
Olivia Celeste Conde
With the help of Nu Skin’s Force for Good initiative, Young Manila native, Olivia Celeste was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart disease called the Ebstein’s Anomaly was successfully treated.
Olivia Celeste is a 6-year-old female with a Congenital Heart Disease called Cyanosis, and Ebstein Anomaly. Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a relatively common heart condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally fast for an extended period. Her parents were referred to the CHILD Foundation to seek surgery.
On July 7, 2021, she underwent a successful Cardiac Catheterization (Radiofrequency Ablation), which took 10 hours and required a great deal of skill and patience.
Now, Olivia can enjoy as she studies in first grade and spend her childhood free from disease. Thanks to Nu Skin's Force for Good initiative, this aspiring doctor can live her life and be of help to others too someday.
Juicy Linn
Juicy was discovered with her heart condition when she was 19 months old. Since then, she was taking medicine regularly and only followed up with visits to the military medical station nearby the village as it was more affordable and accessible. Juicy was entrusted to her aunty as her parents do not earn much and have many other siblings. As her aunty no longer works, her hefty medical bills were largely supported by the aunt's adopted son’s earnings from his army stint and some contributions from the parents. Her kind heartedness has definitely paid off as Juicy was referred to the Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund for medical treatment. After her heart surgery in Singapore KK Hospital, she does not feel tiredness and feels extremely happy and excited to go back to school. She aspires to be a doctor when she grows up so she may make a difference to the lives of people around her.
Min Myat Hein
Min was a few months old when his condition was first discovered. He suffered from constant fever, breathlessness and infections. After visiting the hospital, he was soon diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Growing up, his condition caused him to be unable to be as active as children his age and had to frequently be bedridden. The heart condition also weakened Min’s constitution and he was malnourished, resulting in a significantly smaller build as compared to his peers. Min’s father is the sole breadwinner of the family. Hefty medical bills and high transportation costs for frequent visits to the hospital were putting a strain on the family’s finances. Thankfully, Min was referred to the Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund for heart surgery in Singapore. After the surgery, Min looks more energetic and has an improved appetite that helped him to gain weight to a healthier range. Now that he is getting better, it is truly a huge relief for his parents and her mother wishes to support him wholeheartedly in whatever he wants to be in the future.
Le Nguyen Thanh Thuy
Thuy is an only child living with her parents. Her dad is a worker making around 4,000,000 VND monthly, while her mom stays home to care for Thuy. Which is barely enough money for a person to live on let alone a family of three. Especially since they have been paying Thuy’s medical bills since she was very young. Since they are not financially stable, they also depend on loans from their other family members.
At an early age, Thuy was diagnosed with pneumonia with brought them to a hospital. It was there where Thuy’s doctor told them that Thuy also had a congenital heart. After receiving more test result, her doctors recommended that Thuy gets immediate heart surgery. Her family was not able to afford to pay for the surgery, since they did not have a stable income. VCF, with aid from NuSkin, was able to help Thuy and her family fund for the surgery. We hope she has a successful recovery.
Vuong Pham Hai Anh
Anh lives with her parents, her twin sister, and a younger brother. Both her parents are farmer with no secure monthly income. They work very long and hard in order to support their family of five and pay for the kids schooling. Anh has been attending school since first grade, she is now in ninth grade. Every year she has been a star student and works very hard in school.
Anh has a congenital heart and have received three surgery in the past. With all the money spent on her past surgery cost, her family has been experiencing financial problems. VCF, with aid from NuSkin, was able to help pay for Anh‘s most recent surgery. We hope she has a successful recovery.
Natthanicha Fuengfung
Natthanicha Fuengfung or her nickname “August”, 2 years old, has a congenital heart disease. There are holes in the septum between the ventricles of the heart. (Perimembranous VSD) August, were diagnosed with congenital heart disease when they took her to an appointment for a check-up when she was 19 days old. Abnormal heartbeat, at first, the doctor told her mom to wait and see. In case when she grows up, the leak may close by itself. Parents have always taken her to hospital for a follow-up visit. She looks perfectly normal, strong like a normal child.
Until the doctor at Ratchaburi Hospital informed that the leak in the wall of her heart didn't close by herself and the valve was about to leak, so she was sent to the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health. Therefore, the doctor coordinated with the foundation to support pediatric heart surgery to perform surgery on Nong August's heart disease.
Parents were very worried as she was the first daughter and she looked happy and strong like other children. She had surgery on November 20, 2020. She stayed in the ICU for only 3 nights and was able to stay at the Cardiac Surgery Ward. She recovered very quickly. After 1 week, the doctor found that she had an irregular heartbeat. therefore, had to undergo surgery to insert a pacemaker, having had surgery on the machine on November 28, 2020. The results of the surgery went well. She is in the ICU for only 3 more nights. She is recovering and getting strong very quickly. Soon she was able to go home. Like other children who has received a new life, able to return to life like a normal child.
Her Father, mothers and younger sibling are grateful and grateful to all donors for their generosity. Make the girl have a better life and health.
Pakphum Phat
Pakphum is the second child of 2 siblings. His father's name is Mr. Pee Phat, his mother's name is Mrs. Kakada Niang. They are a construction worker in Samutprakan Province.
His Father and mother have been living in Thailand for about 7 years. The boy was born at Bang Phli Hospital, knowing that he had heart disease from the first day of birth, he had abnormally fast and hard breathing. The doctor then sent him for further examination at Chulalongkorn Hospital and the doctor found cyanotic congenital heart disease and recommended surgery. The hospital said that the surgery cost about 100,000 baht. The mother said she didn't have money. After that, she didn't take him to check by appointment again.
When he was 15 days old, he became tired and his fingernails, toenails, mouth, and mouth became greener, and he was advised to go to the Children's Hospital for treatment. His mother said that the cost was very high and there was no money to treat. At that time her boss lends her the money.
The boy slept at the Children's Hospital for about 10 days and was able to go home. After that, he came for follow-up until he was 1.6 years old. The doctor informed that he needed surgery in a timely manner. This surgery cost about 200,000 baht. His Mother still didn’t t have enough money and no one to borrow again. Until the child is 1.9 years old. The doctor said that it can be dangerous to him. Therefore, the Children's Hospital asks for help to the Foundation to support pediatric heart surgery, after the surgery, he has less cyanosis. eat more rice and less tired able to go home, but still needs to be monitored for treatment continuously. to wait for the second surgery.
Aisya Ainul Qolbi
Since she was a little child, beautiful Aisyah always wanted to be a teacher. And she visualized her dream for herself in her drawings.
Unfortunately, Aisyah also had a heart condition that threatened to keep her from realizing her hopes. Thanks to our partner, the Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund, she was the first child to receive heart surgery in 2010.
Today, ten years later, Aisyah has grown into a smart and religious young girl. She is very passionate about learning the Quran and many other things. Of course, Aisyah still has a great passion for becoming a teacher and helping children learn about important things. Her health condition has improved so significantly since her surgery that we’re sure Aisyah will be able to pursue her education and realize her dream.
We’re so proud of what Aisyah is accomplishing and know she will be a force for good!
Che Ku Ammar Zaqwan
Sweet Che Ku Ammar Zaqwan is the youngest of four brothers, ages 11, 10, 8, and 6. His parents are a lorry driver and a housewife. Together they live on a modest monthly income of RM1,200.00. Che Ku Ammmar already has a kind heart and loves his brothers. And because of his unique circumstances, his family is learning patience and gratitude for the little things. Each day with him is a gift because Che Ku Ammar was born with a heart disorder called Transposition of Great Arteries. He needed a lifesaving operation called an Arterial Switch Operation. But the cost of this surgery is around RM60,000, which was nearly impossible for his family income.
Thanks to Southeast Asia Children’s Heart, Che Ku Ammar has successfully undergone surgery. We wish Che Ku Ammar a speedy recovery and can't wait to see what the future holds for this miraculous little man.
Natthanicha Fuengfung
Natthanicha Fuengfung or her nickname “August”, 2 years old, has a congenital heart disease. There are holes in the septum between the ventricles of the heart. (Perimembranous VSD) August, were diagnosed with congenital heart disease when they took her to an appointment for a check-up when she was 19 days old. Abnormal heartbeat, at first, the doctor told her mom to wait and see. In case when she grows up, the leak may close by itself. Parents have always taken her to hospital for a follow-up visit. She looks perfectly normal, strong like a normal child.
Until the doctor at Ratchaburi Hospital informed that the leak in the wall of her heart didn't close by herself and the valve was about to leak, so she was sent to the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health. Therefore, the doctor coordinated with the foundation to support pediatric heart surgery to perform surgery on Nong August's heart disease.
Parents were very worried as she was the first daughter and she looked happy and strong like other children. She had surgery on November 20, 2020. She stayed in the ICU for only 3 nights and was able to stay at the Cardiac Surgery Ward. She recovered very quickly. After 1 week, the doctor found that she had an irregular heartbeat. therefore, had to undergo surgery to insert a pacemaker, having had surgery on the machine on November 28, 2020. The results of the surgery went well. She is in the ICU for only 3 more nights. She is recovering and getting strong very quickly. Soon she was able to go home. Like other children who has received a new life, able to return to life like a normal child.
Her Father, mothers and younger sibling are grateful and grateful to all donors for their generosity. Make the girl have a better life and health.
Pakphum Phat
Pakphum is the second child of 2 siblings. His father's name is Mr. Pee Phat, his mother's name is Mrs. Kakada Niang. They are a construction worker in Samutprakan Province.
His Father and mother have been living in Thailand for about 7 years. The boy was born at Bang Phli Hospital, knowing that he had heart disease from the first day of birth, he had abnormally fast and hard breathing. The doctor then sent him for further examination at Chulalongkorn Hospital The doctor found cyanotic congenital heart disease and recommended surgery. The hospital said that the surgery cost about 100,000 baht. The mother said she didn't have money. After that, she didn't take him to check by appointment again.
When he was 15 days old, he became tired and his fingernails, toenails, mouth, and mouth became greener, and he was advised to go to the Children's Hospital for treatment. His mother said that the cost was very high and there was no money to treat. At that time her boss lends her the money.
The boy slept at the Children's Hospital for about 10 days and was able to go home. After that, he came for follow-up until he was 1.6 years old. The doctor informed that he needed surgery in a timely manner. This surgery cost about 200,000 baht. His Mother still didn’t t have enough money and no one to borrow again. Until the child is 1.9 years old. The doctor said that it can be dangerous to him. Therefore, the Children's Hospital asks for help to the Foundation to support pediatric heart surgery, after the surgery, he has less cyanosis. eat more rice and less tired able to go home, but still needs to be monitored for treatment continuously. to wait for the second surgery.
Min Myat Hein
14-month-old Min was diagnosed with congenital heart disease when referred to the Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund for heart surgery in Singapore. Luckily, his surgery was successful.
Min was a few months old when his condition was first discovered. He suffered from constant fever, breathlessness and infections. After visiting the hospital, he was soon diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Growing up, his condition caused him to be unable to be as active as children his age and had to frequently be bedridden. The heart condition also weakened Min’s constitution and he was malnourished, resulting in a significantly smaller build as compared to his peers.
Min’s father is the sole breadwinner of the family. Hefty medical bills and high transportation costs for frequent visits to the hospital were putting a strain on the family’s finances. Thankfully, Min was referred to the Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund for heart surgery in Singapore. After the surgery, Min looks more energetic and has an improved appetite that helped him to gain weight to a healthier range. Now that he is getting better, it is truly a huge relief for his parents and her mother wishes to support him wholeheartedly in whatever he wants to be in the future.
Rasyanda (Rara)
Rara’s parents earn a living by selling spices in a traditional market in small city in East Java. When Rara often got sick, the doctor found that she had heart defect and sent her to Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital in Jakarta to get surgery which costs quite high.
Rara got surgery in early December 2013 with the support from Southeast Asia’s Children’s Heart Fund. After her heart surgery, she does not feel tiredness and rarely get sick. This beautiful little girl is ready to face new days in her life.
Kathleen Dacera
It’s amazing that kids recover fast from a heart surgery. For these kids, waking up the next day after a heart surgery is like living in a totally different world where they can breathe better, play longer, and act like normal kids. An operation gives them a chance at a better life. Unfortunately, there’s a long line of kids waiting to have heart surgery, and some have been waiting for years. Our small contributions can help make this line stop and make a huge difference to the lives of these children.
Nicholas Yeo & Gan Kok Hong
Everyone's 1% is better than one's 100%. Let's bring more laughter to these unfortunate children and change their destiny.
Dr Yulia Sari
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
Theerat & Donruthai Akkararatpornkul
Donation, no matter how small or large, will never be wasted.
*Funds donated from Singapore Brand Affiliates will be used to support any wellness and community outreach programs and other projects that will benefit child patients in Singapore.