The William J. Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative (1/2)

by Vinod Gupta

In conjunction with my duties serving as Chairman of the World Education Foundation and General Partner at Everest Capital Partners, Inc., I maintain a trusteeship with the William J. Clinton Foundation, the organization that manages the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). Dedicated to improving our world through active collaboration, CGI oversees a multitude of civic and environmental programs geared toward creating a brighter future for all global citizens. Focusing its efforts on issues such as climate change, poverty, health care, and education, CGI commits a great deal of energy to connecting international political leaders, university students, and proactive public citizens for the purpose of developing and implementing change through action on a worldwide scale. Established in 2005, CGI boasts an impressive record of accomplishment and has raised approximately $57 billion to fund a wide range of commendable projects in more than 170 countries. Due to the Clinton Global Initiative’s activities, 33 million acres of forest now qualify as protected land, preserved for generations to come. CGI also succeeded in cutting carbon monoxide emissions by 60 million metric tons, concurrently generating enough clean energy to power over 400,000 homes. Highly involved in fighting poverty, as well, CGI facilitates a number of ambitious educational endeavors. Today, Nearly 9 million people who were previously jobless are employed or possess access to income-building opportunities. Of these 9 million, 650,000 are equipped with newly acquired professional skills. Moreover, CGI funds the education of 10 million children living in impoverished or overlooked communities. In the arena of global health, CGI has invested over $150 million in pioneering medical research to date, also partnering with community activists to ensure that all members of the global community possess the ability to obtain proper health care. As a result of CGI’s work, approximately 48 million individuals no longer lack access to appropriate medical attention. Only a partial list of CGI’s achievements thus far, the aforementioned statistics speak volumes regarding the organization’s capability to reshape our future for the better.

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