Unicity Make Life Better Foundation distributed Unicity products to 20 government and local relief agencies in Medan, Indonesia

Medan, Indonesia (March 24, 2005) Unicity representatives traveled to Medan, Indonesia on March 24, 2005 to participate in a ceremony to transfer Unicity's donation of products for tsunami relief. The Make Life Better Foundation in conjunction with Dr. Rahmat Shah and the Yayasan RAHMAT Foundation distributed products to 20 government and local relief agencies that were present at a memorable ceremony at the Medan Club in Indonesia.

Government officials representing the most devastated areas in Banda Aceh, Indonesia were present and spoke of the relief efforts under way and expressed appreciation to Unicity, the Make Life Better Foundation and Yayasan Rahmat Foundation. The donations were shipped from Unicity to the Yayasan Rahmat Foundation to assist in the timely distribution to the local relief organizations. Each relief organization received food, nutritional supplements, and water filters to assist in this phase of the tsunami relief effort.

David Clare, Unicity Chief Marketing Officer together Ronie Tan, Unicity South Asia Regional Manager, Yoshua Jap, Unicity Indonesia General Manger, and many Unicity Associates, including Bernard Yong, Abul Rahim, Susanto Chandra and others inspected donation warehouse locations and assisted in the distribution of food and supplies.

"The most exciting thing for me was to see how our Associates were so instrumental in this effort and all the work they have done behind the scenes. They have been involved from the beginning and have worked long hours contributing their time and love in this effort. I was touched to see how much our Associates have done to make life better. It demonstrates to me that through our Associates we can accomplish so many great things to truly make life better around the world." said David Clare. "This great tragedy has prompted an out pouring of relief and donations from our Associates around the world. We are particularly blessed to have a unique company where our local Associates can remain to be involved and continue to assist us in our long-term efforts to help those who suffer beyond our imagination. It was a very overwhelming experience to participate in."

1.2 million in donations were distributed to 20 relief organizations that represented government agencies, the Red Cross, the Insitute Agama Islam Negeri, the International Women's Club, and many other organizations who have been involved in the immediate relief efforts. "It was so gratifying to work with so many relief organizations that will have the greatest and widest impact in the distribution of these essential supplies," said Ronie Tan. "Each organization represents a unique way to help the victims that cover such a wide area of destruction."

During the ceremony, a video presentation was provided by Dr. Rahmat Shah founder of the Yayasan Rahmat Foundation that captured real footage of the tsunami disaster and showed 'before' and 'after" images. "To watch and to feel the effects of this tragedy simply cannot be expressed," said David Clare. "You felt helpless and very moved in the realization that so much was lost, so many lives affected. It gave me perspective in a way I had not had until I came here. There is so much to do and we as a company can do so much more. It gave me hope to realize that indeed our company and our Associates could make life better in a very personal and unique way. I was very humbled and overwhelmed".

"Due to the efforts and the leadership of the 'Yayasan Rahmat Medan' Foundation and the personal participation of Dr. Rahmat Shah who has taken a person interest in this relief cause, we simply could not have had the impact of good we were able to accomplish," said David Clare. "I just want to personally thank Dr. Shah for his vision and his generous involvement in helping us share our donations with so many. He is a wonderful long-term partner in our cause to make life better in this special area of the world."

The donation ceremony and distribution of funds and supplies was conducted at the Indonesia Medan Club with over 200 people in attendance. Local and national TV and news stations covered the event which was broadcast across all Indonesian stations. Distribution vehicles from the Red Cross and the other relief organizations were on location to receive the donations and to begin the immediate distribution of supplies.

The donations of food, resources, and water products were made in conjunction with Unicity's Make Life Better Foundation , which has set up a special fund for long-term Tsunami relief efforts, allowing Unicity Associates and offices around the world to donate funds and resources.

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