Hey everyone,
This branch works in South America, specifically in Peru and Columbia. They are working to improve the problems that come with poverty. There are three main efforts: economic development, health, and education. The economic development includes supporting organic farms, providing housing for displaced persons, and helping the poor in general to climb above the poverty line. The education program provides schooling for displaced children which includes nutritional classes, counseling programs, self-esteem building and others. The final approach is health based, and it focuses on cataracts which is a serious problem due to unsafe drinking water, and a lack of Vitamins A, C, and E. In the United States, I think that we tend to take these privileges for granted (health, education, and poverty). Imagine where you'd be without these privileges, the time for action is now.
Showing posts with label William J. Clinton Foundation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label William J. Clinton Foundation. Show all posts
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative
Hey everyone,
HIV/AIDS has become a pandemic. However, the problem has hit the Sub-African continent the hardest. Depending on the source, world-wide estimates put the amount of HIV positive at 33.2 million to 42 million people. In Sub-Saharan Africa, there are nearly 25 million who have HIV or AIDS. While in developed countries the outlook is promising, life expectancy is considering lower for those in Sub-Saharan Africa with HIV or AIDS. The HIV/AIDS Initiative branch of the Clinton Foundation focuses on supporting governments to deliver services to underserved populations such as children and rural populations, increasing countries' human resource capacity to deliver care and treatment, and preventing the transmission of the disease from mothers to their children. Africa is where the problem is the worst, but this branch also helps other countries in South America, Asia, and Europe. Together, we can prevent the spread of this disease and eventually wipe it out.
HIV/AIDS has become a pandemic. However, the problem has hit the Sub-African continent the hardest. Depending on the source, world-wide estimates put the amount of HIV positive at 33.2 million to 42 million people. In Sub-Saharan Africa, there are nearly 25 million who have HIV or AIDS. While in developed countries the outlook is promising, life expectancy is considering lower for those in Sub-Saharan Africa with HIV or AIDS. The HIV/AIDS Initiative branch of the Clinton Foundation focuses on supporting governments to deliver services to underserved populations such as children and rural populations, increasing countries' human resource capacity to deliver care and treatment, and preventing the transmission of the disease from mothers to their children. Africa is where the problem is the worst, but this branch also helps other countries in South America, Asia, and Europe. Together, we can prevent the spread of this disease and eventually wipe it out.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Clinton Hunter Development Initiative
Hey everyone,
So, I'm still talking about the William J. Clinton Foundation and all the work it does around the world and in the United States. However, this branch focuses on Africa and achieving sustainable growth there. In Africa, 325 million residents live on a one dollar a day or less and don't have access to clean water, quality health care, and other goods needed for survival. Also, this branch is focusing on agriculture because two thirds of Africans depend upon it to survive, but many lack markets that offer fair prices as well as fertilizer, disease resistant seeds, and other farming implements.
Currently, this initiative is working in Rwanda and Malawi to change these problems in a way that is locally sustainable. So far, $100 million will invested over ten years, but I'm sure they could always use more money or people.
So, I'm still talking about the William J. Clinton Foundation and all the work it does around the world and in the United States. However, this branch focuses on Africa and achieving sustainable growth there. In Africa, 325 million residents live on a one dollar a day or less and don't have access to clean water, quality health care, and other goods needed for survival. Also, this branch is focusing on agriculture because two thirds of Africans depend upon it to survive, but many lack markets that offer fair prices as well as fertilizer, disease resistant seeds, and other farming implements.
Currently, this initiative is working in Rwanda and Malawi to change these problems in a way that is locally sustainable. So far, $100 million will invested over ten years, but I'm sure they could always use more money or people.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)
Hey everyone,
I'm finally going to return to the William J. Clinton Foundation. This another branch of the foundation which was established in 2005. This uses the non-government sector to improve specific problems around the world, and, by so doing, it helps to build a more integrated global community of shared benefits, responsibilities, and values. Members of the CGI create pragmatic solutions to various problems around the globe. These problems are then solved through "commitments to action". So far, there have been 1700 of these which has raised $57 billion and helped 200 million people in over 170 countries. Examples of these commitments to action include the access to clean, safe drinking water for 12 million people, more than 10 million children have gained better access to education, and 33 million acres of forest have been protected or restored, just to name a few. There are many more, and this organization is doing a lot of good in the world.
As a side note, all information comes from http://www.clintonfoundation.org/what-we-do/clinton-global-initiative/, and ten percent of proceeds from this blog go to this foundation (hopefully more someday).
I'm finally going to return to the William J. Clinton Foundation. This another branch of the foundation which was established in 2005. This uses the non-government sector to improve specific problems around the world, and, by so doing, it helps to build a more integrated global community of shared benefits, responsibilities, and values. Members of the CGI create pragmatic solutions to various problems around the globe. These problems are then solved through "commitments to action". So far, there have been 1700 of these which has raised $57 billion and helped 200 million people in over 170 countries. Examples of these commitments to action include the access to clean, safe drinking water for 12 million people, more than 10 million children have gained better access to education, and 33 million acres of forest have been protected or restored, just to name a few. There are many more, and this organization is doing a lot of good in the world.
As a side note, all information comes from http://www.clintonfoundation.org/what-we-do/clinton-global-initiative/, and ten percent of proceeds from this blog go to this foundation (hopefully more someday).
Monday, October 19, 2009
William J. Clinton Foundation
Hey everyone,
This is one of many excellent organizations that is focusing on major problems facing the world today. While there are also many other charities that I will talk about in upcoming posts, I want to focus on this one because it trying to improve many of the issues facing the world today (which are also important issues for me). This organization was started by former President Clinton after he left the White House to tackle the many issues facing the world today. He felt limited in government and thought a private organization could achieve the things he wanted to in office. Currently, the William J. Clinton Foundation is focusing on global climate change, HIV/AIDS in the developing world, childhood obesity and economic opportunity in the United States, and economic development in Africa and Latin America. Now, I doubt that there is anyone who can say that any of these issues are not important. However, if you feel that one or some are not important or that one is more important than the rest, you can choose to which area you want to give. Donations start at just $25, but you can make monthly contributions or volunteer if you are that committed. In later blogs, I will outline the areas of giving, but I encourage you to look for yourself at www.clintonfoundation.org. Also, 95.9% of the money donated goes directly to the programs. If you look at these problems and think that your donation won't help much or that the problems are insurmountable, well, $25 dollars can provide clean water for a person for life in underdeveloped countries. Now, imagine if just a dozen people gave $25 a month for 30 years. This group of people could provide a lifetime supply of clean water for 4320 people. That's two of my hometowns. Everyone can make a difference, we just have to believe it and act.
P.S. Ten percent of proceeds from this blog will go to charity (I get paid by the click).
This is one of many excellent organizations that is focusing on major problems facing the world today. While there are also many other charities that I will talk about in upcoming posts, I want to focus on this one because it trying to improve many of the issues facing the world today (which are also important issues for me). This organization was started by former President Clinton after he left the White House to tackle the many issues facing the world today. He felt limited in government and thought a private organization could achieve the things he wanted to in office. Currently, the William J. Clinton Foundation is focusing on global climate change, HIV/AIDS in the developing world, childhood obesity and economic opportunity in the United States, and economic development in Africa and Latin America. Now, I doubt that there is anyone who can say that any of these issues are not important. However, if you feel that one or some are not important or that one is more important than the rest, you can choose to which area you want to give. Donations start at just $25, but you can make monthly contributions or volunteer if you are that committed. In later blogs, I will outline the areas of giving, but I encourage you to look for yourself at www.clintonfoundation.org. Also, 95.9% of the money donated goes directly to the programs. If you look at these problems and think that your donation won't help much or that the problems are insurmountable, well, $25 dollars can provide clean water for a person for life in underdeveloped countries. Now, imagine if just a dozen people gave $25 a month for 30 years. This group of people could provide a lifetime supply of clean water for 4320 people. That's two of my hometowns. Everyone can make a difference, we just have to believe it and act.
P.S. Ten percent of proceeds from this blog will go to charity (I get paid by the click).
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