Clinton a Decade of Difference 2011

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A Decade of Difference – Celebrating 10 Year's of President Clinton's Post Presidency

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He moved into his new offices in Harlem in 2001 and started the William J. Clinton Foundation. The

Foundation immediately began its work in the surrounding community to support emerging entrepreneurs,

but he couldn’t ignore the urgency of global issues such as poverty, climate change, and the unequal access

to health care and economic opportunity worldwide. President Clinton set his Foundation to work on a global

scale.

Over the past 10 years, President Clinton’s vision and leadership have resulted in more than 2.6 million

people with access to lifesaving HIV/AIDS treatment. His work has helped to turn the tide on childhood

obesity in the United States. And he’s redefined the way we think about giving and philanthropy through his

Clinton Global Initiative.

In addition to his Foundation work, President Clinton serves as the UN Special Envoy to Haiti and the co-

chair of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission. (Learn more about his work in Haiti.) He also lends his

voice and support to other organizations and causes important to him, including involving young people in

public service, increasing funding for breast cancer research, and advancing action to create peace in

conflict regions around the world.

Throughout 2011, we invite you to visit www.clintonfoundation.org , fan President Clinton on Facebook , and

follow us @clintontweet , as we highlight the extraordinary impact President Clinton and the ClintonFoundation have made in the past decade on some of the world’s most pressing issues.

President Clinton’s Top Heart Healthy TipsStart early.Habits I learned when I was a kid led to the heart problems I’ve experienced as an adult. Don’t wait to

change your lifestyle. It’s never too early to get more exercise, eat smarter, and set a good example for kids

in your community.

Get more physical activity.When I was President, I gave the Secret Service a good work out by running the mall. After I was persuaded

to stop that for security reasons, I revamped worked in the gym. If none of these are options for you, try

volunteering in your community — engage in something physical such as planting gardens or walking dogs

at a local shelter. Giving can keep you moving.



Change your diet.I’ve changed my eating habits to respond to my heart problems, with more beans, vegetables, whole grains

and fruit and without meat and dairy products. I’ve lost weight and kept my energy up. If you’re not at a

healthy weight, my diet may not work for you, so check with your doctor about what diet and lifestyle

changes you should make.

Try new, heart healthy recipes.If you’re looking for something healthy to cook, here’s a great recipe for Grilled Chicken with Strawberry and

Pineapple Salsa from the American Heart Association, our partner in fighting childhood obesity. Try the

recipe today .

Up your potassium and lower sodium.Potassium-rich fruits and vegetables support healthy blood pressure — and every purchase from a local

farmers market helps to sustain local livelihoods and reduce carbon emissions from transportation.

Change your environment.One of the best ways to change your lifestyle is to change the environments where you spend the most time

— whether its where you live, where you work, or where you relax. Learn more about how the Alliance is

working with schools to improve the health of students and staff.

Reduce intake of high-calorie beverages.Switch to water, 100 percent fruit juices, low fat and fat free milk and portion controlled sports drinks. 98% of

schools in America are now in compliance with the Alliance’s beverage guide — are you?

Keep stress low by doing what you love.Working keeps me calm and whole really because it gives me something to look forward to everyday when I

get up. I’d be more stressed out if all I had to look forward to was my tee time.

Fight climate change.Studies have linked the consequences of climate change — changing weather patterns, harmful ozone

gasses, more air pollution — with cardiovascular disease and other health problems. The more we do to

reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the more we are doing for our heart — and the health of our children and

grandchildren.



Our Advice for GraduatesEVERY SPRING, President Clinton speaks to thousands of graduating seniors in

commencement ceremonies across the country, providing advice to graduates on how to pursue

their dreams while also working together to combat the challenges facing our independent world.Whether you graduated yesterday or a decade ago, whether you’re in the middle of a career or

just starting out, we hope our advice inspires you to build a stronger tomorrow — and that you

share this inspiration with others.

1. No matter what you do next, find ways to appreciate, celebrate, and enhance the impact of our

diversity. Remember that our common humanity matters more than our interesting differences.

2. Take time to help others, in your own community or on another continent. You’ll help build a world

with more partners and fewer adversaries.

3. Engage respectfully with those you disagree with, and know that healthy debate can lead to

positive changes. Remember that no matter what side of the argument you fall on, we’re all in this

future together.

4. You’re going to be affected by things that happen to you beyond your borders, whether you like it

or not. So try to work to build up the positives and reduce the negative forces of our interdependence.

5. Never forget your teachers and what they’ve done to make your life better and stronger. Even if

you don’t become a teacher yourself, remember their example, and try always to teach others and givethe gift of learning.

6. Become an informed citizen. Engage with both local and global issues, and vote for leaders who

you think are making a difference. Our world is filled with inequalities and instabilities, but that doesn’t

mean we all can’t work together to change it.

7. When you’re just starting out, you may not be making much money or be exactly where you

expected, but there’s always something you can do to give back. And doing good will guarantee you a

rewarding future.

8. Always try, and if you fail, try harder. Life’s largest disappointments are not rooted in failures or

mistakes, but in the absence of passionate commitment and effort.

9. Waste not a moment. Live your dreams. But find some way to empower other people to live theirs,

too.



10. Strive to achieve happiness every day, not just at the end of a journey.

Top 10 Actions on the EnvironmentBUILDING ON President Clinton’s longstanding commitment to the environment, the Clinton

Foundation has initiated programs that create and advance solutions to the core issues driving

climate change — while also helping to reduce our reliance on oil, saving money for individuals

and governments, creating jobs, and growing economies. Here are 10 actions we’ve taken in the

past 10 years to build a more sustainable future.

Assisting Cities’ Leadership on Climate ChallengesCities contribute more than two-thirds of the world’s energy and account for more than 70 percent of global

CO 2 emissions. The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), in partnership with the C40 Climate Leadership Group,

helps the world’s 40 largest cities implement projects that dramatically reduce carbon emissions — while

also saving on energy costs and creating local jobs. Learn more .

Helping Local Communities to Protect Some of the Largest Forestsin the WorldIn addition to being a major contributor to climate change, deforestation is both a driver and a result of

poverty in developing countries. We’re working to make it more profitable for countries to preserve forests

than to cut them down; to create robust systems to measure the carbon of forests; and to actively involve

local communities in the preservation of their forests. Learn more .



Improving Energy Efficiency in City IconsNew York City’s Empire State Building is proving that city buildings, no matter how large or how old, can

significantly and affordably reduce their energy consumption. The retrofit of this iconic building which will

include high-efficiency window glass replacement, redesigned heating and cooling systems and controls,

and lighting improvements is expected to reduce the building’s energy use by 38 percent and energy bills by

$4.4 million annually. CCI has also assisted with retrofit plans for several Chicago landmarks, including the

Merchandise Mart and the Daley Center. Learn more .

Greening TransportationCars, trucks, buses, and trains represent nearly 12 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, but the

solutions needed to improve transportation systems can sometimes appear costly and difficult to manage.

President Clinton is helping to change the market for clean transportation technologies and make them more

affordable — and helping cities design and implement large-scale public transit systems that reduce

emissions. Learn more .

Re-envisioning Haiti’s Energy FutureSince a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti last January, the Clinton Foundation and affiliates have

been working with Haitians to increase access to electricity and inexpensive, renewable energy. Projects



such as solar farms, clean energy stores, solar flashlights, and clean-burning briquettes will improve

Haitians’ quality of life and lay the foundations for sustainable development. Learn more .

Helping Universities Achieve SustainabilityOur Building Retrofit Program has helped the University of Central Missouri and the Universidad

Iberoamericana Ciudad de México — one of Mexico’s largest private universities — to implement campus-

wide energy savings measures. As part of their programs, these universities are engaging students and

faculty, both in and outside of the classroom, on sustainability initiatives around campus in order to create a

living learning environment. Learn more about our Building Retrofit Program, UCM, and IBERO.

Improving Urban LightingWe’re working with Los Angeles on the largest streetlight retrofit undertaken by a city to date, replacing

140,000 traditional streetlights with LEDs. The project will reduce CO 2 emissions by 40,500 tons and save

$10 million annually — proving that what’s good for the environment is also good for the economy. Learn

more .

Transforming Waste Management



Waste in landfills is the third largest source of anthropogenic methane, a greenhouse gas that is 23 times

more potent than CO 2. We’re working with cities around the world — including Delhi, Houston, Cairo, and

Mexico City — to reduce reliance on landfills, to compost organic waste, and to convert waste to energy.

Learn more .

Growing Trees and OpportunitiesMore than 4.5 million trees have been planted by thousands of smallholder farmers in Rwanda and Malawi

as part of Clinton Foundation reforestation projects in these countries. The projects make tree framing

profitable for smallholder farmers by sequestering carbon that can then be sold on the international

marketplace — and help to reverse deforestation in the region. Learn more .

Committing to Take Action on Climate ChangeSince 2005, Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) members have committed to implement projects and build

partnerships that develop the clean energy industry. Because of commitments made by CGI’s members,

more than 400 million metric tons of CO 2 have been cut or abated, and enough clean energy has been

generated to power more than 400,000 homes. Learn more .

Strengthening Communities through Sustainable DevelopmentWHILE INTELLIGENCE, hard work, and ability are all equally distributed in communities

around the world, investment and opportunity are not. This is as true for the small business owner

in New York City as it is for the farmer in Lilongwe, Malawi — and it’s why, no matter where we



work, we focus on giving people the means to determine their own future. Our results-oriented

programs have already helped thousands of individuals and communities achieve greater, more

sustainable levels of progress and prosperity. Here are 10 highlights from our past 10 years of

work to strengthen economies around the world.

The Anchor Farm ProjectSecuring Livelihoods in Malawi

The Clinton Foundation’s Anchor Farm Project is a 1,000-hectare commercial farm that provides

neighboring smallholder famers with access to quality inputs, trains them on productive techniques, and

helps them find stable markets and fair prices. Through their affiliation with the project, smallholder farmers

have experienced a 271 percent increase in yields, a 111 percent increase in the sale price of harvests, and

a 185 percent increase in profitability — helping them support their families and uplift their communities. The

Anchor Farm is now benefiting 2,505 surrounding farmers, 860 of whom are women.

The Clinton Global Initiative and CGI AmericaCommitting to Economic Growth Worldwide

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) asks everyone who attends its annual meeting to make a Commitment to

Action to solve a specific global challenge. To date, because of commitments made by CGI members, more

than 10 million people have improved their access to capital and financial services; more than $1.75 billion

in capital has been invested in or loaned to small and medium enterprises; and more than 16 million women

and girls have had access to empowerment initiatives — and that’s just the beginning of CGI’s many

accomplishments. This June in Chicago, CGI will host its first-ever meeting focused solely on strengthening

the U.S. economy: CGI America. Learn more at www.cgiamerica.org .

Cataract Surgeries ProjectStrengthening Health to Enable Economic Growth in Peru

Several years ago, Juan Isaac Zapata Ruiz, a taxi driver from the Barrios Altos community in Lima, Peru,

developed cataracts in both of his eyes; as the disease progressed, he was forced to significantly reduce his

hours of work and could barely support his family. In September 2010, through the Clinton Foundation’s

cataract surgeries project, he underwent surgery that restored his vision — and also helped him regain his

livelihood. Able to work day and night again, Mr. Zapata’s income increased by almost 60 percent. By

providing people like Mr. Zapata with this simple, life-changing procedure, we have helped to provide new

economic opportunity to more than 16,000 Peruvians. And we plan to reach 50,000 people by 2013.

Trees of HopeForest Preservation Projects That Benefit Local Economies

Deforestation remains a major environmental challenge in Malawi and Rwanda, yet many communities do

not find forest preservation profitable. The Clinton Foundation has worked to make tree farming attractive

and profitable for smallholder farmers — thereby increasing local incomes and reversing deforestation at the



same time. To date, 4.5 million trees have been planted by more than 4,000 smallholder farmers in these

regions. Eventually, the carbon offset by these trees will be sold on the international marketplace as forest

carbon credits, providing an additional opportunity for local income.

Entrepreneur Mentoring ProgramPartnering to Help U.S. Small Businesses

The Clinton Foundation’s Entrepreneur Mentoring Program (EMP), a partnership with Inc. magazine,

facilitates structured, high-impact mentoring relationships between successful business leaders and

emerging entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Since the program’s launch, mentors have donated

more than 1,400 mentoring hours to EMP entrepreneurs, helping them grow their businesses and become

better business leaders. The EMP has generated impressive results: in 2010, the average job growth rate

for EMP companies was 20 percent, and the average revenue growth rate was 12 percent. The program

currently operates in Chicago, Newark, New York City, Oakland, and Philadelphia.

Energy Efficiency Retrofit ProjectsClimate Action that Also Lifts Economies

The retrofit of the Empire State Building, which will include high-efficiency window glass replacement,

redesigned heating and cooling systems and controls, and lighting improvements, is expected to reduce the

building’s energy use by 38 percent and energy bills by $4.4 million annually — resulting in a building that’s

more environmentally as well as economically sustainable. But in the short term, the project is also creating

hundreds of jobs, giving an important boost to the local economy. The Clinton Foundation is initiating retrofit

projects like this one in cities all over the world, saving money for individuals and governments and putting

people to work.

Soyco LTD and Rwandan Farmers Coffee CompanyUplifting Communities through Agribusiness in Rwanda

The Clinton Foundation is working to advance two major agribusinesses in Rwanda: Soyco LTD and

Rwandan Farmers Coffee Company (RFCC). Soyco is a large soy processing business that is contracting

with an estimated 30,000 local farms to grow soybeans while also providing quality inputs to help them

improve their yields. RFCC is constructing a coffee roasting and packaging facility in Kigali that will have the

capacity to process 3,000 tons of coffee every year, improving incomes for up to 50,000 local farmers. This

project builds upon the Foundation’s longstanding work with Rwandan coffee farmers to increase their yields,

improve their marketing, and develop their own brand.

Market Linkages and Sustainable BusinessAssisting Small Producers in Latin America

In order to generate enough revenue to grow, create jobs, and ultimately uplift their communities,

microenterprises need access to formal markets and large buyers. The Clinton Foundation is helping small

producers in Colombia and Peru build capacity and improve their products so that they can reach these



formal markets — and then securing commitments from large buyers to purchase locally. In 2010, through

our Income Generation Project in Colombia, 717 micro enterprises generated enough growth to create 2,160

jobs; through the Hotel Supplier Network Project in Cartagena, 23 local suppliers generated $910,000 in

sales.

The Clinton Presidential CenterBringing Investment to Downtown Little Rock

The William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park chronicles an American presidency at the end of the

20th century, inspires future generations of leaders, and is the state’s top destination for visitors from around

the world. But the Center has also driven economic development throughout the Little Rock community as

well as throughout the state. According to the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, the Center has spurred

more than $2 billion in revitalization and investment in the community; projects include the renovation o the

Rock Island Railroad Bridge, which will convert the historic site into a pedestrian pathway.

Job Training and Sustainable EmploymentEmpowering Individuals with Marketable Skills

Access to job training and education is severely limited in the poorer regions of Colombia, Peru, and Mexico,

preventing large portions of the population from finding good jobs. To help people in these communities

build more sustainable livelihoods, CGSGI has developed training programs that teach marketable skills and

has secured commitments from large employers to hire graduates of the programs. To date, more than

1,200 jobs have been created from job training programs in Colombia — and new projects are underway in

other regional cities.

A Decade of AccomplishmentsRedefining PhilanthropyPresident Clinton’s desire to hold a meeting that focused on action rather than talk has transformed the way

governments, NGOs, and businesses work together to solve pressing global issues. Since 2005, members

of the Clinton Global Initiative have already improved 300 million lives through 1,950 commitments valued at

$63 billion. CGI has been called "a sexier, more effective competitor not just to Davos but to the United

Nations itself" by Foreign Policy magazine.

A New Kind of Disaster RecoveryPresident Clinton championed a new kind of disaster recovery that enabled the communities of South Asia

to "build back better" after the tsunami. This model has also been used in relief and recovery in New Orleans

after Hurricane Katrina and is now underway in Haiti as President Clinton works to help coordinate relief

efforts and ensure transparency in the aftermath of the earthquake.



Little Rock and BeyondThe Clinton Presidential Center has welcomed more than 1.9 million visitors from all over the world to its

grounds. The Center is the first LEED certified Presidential Center in the nation, providing an energy-

efficient space for 100,000 items on display, more than 20 temporary exhibits, 480 guest lectures attended

by 88,000 people over the past six years. The Center has also attracted $2 billion in investment to the Little

Rock community.

Providing Youth With Opportunities to ServePresident Clinton has given thousands of young people the opportunity to address pressing challenges in

their communities and around the world through the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service,

offering the nation’s first Master of Public Service degree, and Clinton Global Initiative University, modeled

after the Clinton Global Initiative.

Leading the Fight Against Childhood ObesityAfter his heart surgery, President Clinton brought new attention to the growing epidemic of childhood obesity

in America. Thanks to the collaboration fostered by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership

between the Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association, more than 10,000 schools are creating

healthier environments for more than 30 million students. Through the Alliance for a Healthier Generation —

a partnership between the Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association — more than 10,000

schools are now creating healthier environments for more than 6 million students.

Changing the Way Business is DonePresident Clinton has changed the way business is done in the developing world. Together, he and Frank

Giustra have worked with industry in Latin America to spur economic development through a variety of

programs and initiatives that have delivered results to millions of people in Peru and Colombia, including

10,000 cataract surgeries for patients in Peru and more than 2 million nutritious meals for students in

Colombia.

A Model to Address Poverty in AfricaPresident Clinton has demonstrated how improving agribusiness can lift incomes and grow economies in

African communities in ways that are locally sustainable. These programs have focused on empowering

smallholder farmers to increase their yields and access new markets, which has resulted in 4,300 farmers



feeding 30,000 people in Rwanda and 4.4 million trees planted in Malawi and Rwanda among other benefits

to local communities.

Enabling Urban Entrepreneurs to CompeteBuilding on his administration’s success unleashing entrepreneurship, President Clinton has given urban

entrepreneurs the tools to become successful business owners in underserved communities around the

United States. Through his Foundation, more than 72,500 hours of pro bono consulting services worth more

than $15 million have been provided to support entrepreneurs.

Proving Climate Action is Good EconomicsPresident Clinton’s leadership has demonstrated that changing the way we consume and produce energy

isn’t just good for the planet — it’s good for the economy. By working with dozens of cities to lower

greenhouse gas emissions, measures such as building retrofits and clean energy transit are becomingstandard practice in urban areas.

Changing the Economics of AIDSPresident Clinton has continued his dedication to helping people live longer, healthier lives by applying a

new economic model to the AIDS epidemic. By lowering prices on lifesaving ARVs, President Clinton has

helped 2.6 million people access the medicines they need to survive — nearly half of people on treatment

worldwide.

10 Inspiring Women from Our Decade of Difference

Tsepang Setakaon the Frontlines of HIV/AIDS in Lesotho

After discovering that she was HIV-positive in 2003, Tsepang, a young woman from Lesotho, began

treatment at the Karabong Clinic, which purchases antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) under Clinton Foundation

agreements. Today she works at the clinic to support nurses, provide counseling to other patients, and



contribute to HIV awareness campaigns. "This young woman will do more good than I ever could, by

standing there and being proud to be a living, breathing human being entitled to dignity, equal respect, and

asking people to do the responsible thing for themselves and all the other people in their community and

their nation," President Clinton said. Read more .

Zainab SalbiSpreading Global Stories of Survival

Founder of Women for Women International, Zainab has helped bring financial and emotional support to

women survivors of war. Through the Clinton Global Initiative, she has committed to build training centers

and hospitals for survivors of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. "What makes Zainab one of

the most inspiring women I’ve met is not her amazing personal story, but what she has done with it,"

President Clinton said. Read more .

Carson MillerPromoting School Nutrition in Santa Fe

As a Youth Advisory Board member for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, 14-year-old Carson has

inspired schools in her state to move more and eat better. She’s spoken to the state legislature about youth

nutrition, taught healthy habits to Santa Fe fourth graders, and organized a drive to collect used sports

equipment for local schools — to name just a few of her many accomplishments. "I know that eating right

and staying active will help me be able to achieve many things," she says. Read more .



Maritza Parra CórdobaDriving Economic Opportunity in Colombia

More than 14 years ago, Maritza began cultivating and selling spices to support her four daughters. Today

she is the owner of TANA organic spices, a business that has grown to employ more than 150 women in her

community — thanks in part to business and market support provided by the Clinton Foundation. Read more .

Jamilia AshworthInstilling Lifelong Healthy Habits

Oakland mom Jamilia reminds herself every day “to find the energy and ambition to see my babies grow up

to be healthy, strong men and women.” When she couldn’t find healthy food options in her community, she

worked to set up produce stands at her children’s school. Jamilia and other moms around the country are

changing their communities with support from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Read more .

Ifijenia KamlazaFarming to Change Lives in Malawi

Ifijenia, who lives in Malawi’s Mchinji District, is one of hundreds of smallholder farmers benefiting from the

Clinton Foundation’s agriculture programs in the region. Through her participation in the Tijanjane Club, she

learned advanced farming techniques, received higher-quality inputs, and increased her yield from 5 bags



per acre to 20 bags. She’s using the extra income to send her daughter to boarding school. Watch her tell

her story .

Lexy Funk and Susan DobanMentoring for Success in Brooklyn

Architect-turned-entrepreneur Susan Doban wanted to expand her firm, but didn’t know how to position her

business for sustainable growth. The Clinton Foundation’s Entrepreneur Mentoring Program matched her

with local successful entrepreneur Lexy Funk, owner of Brooklyn Industries, and together they mapped a

plan for success. Watch a video about their progress .

Magalie DresseJumpstarting Recovery in Haiti

Caribbean Crafts owner Magalie Dresse is helping Haitians get back to work by training and employing

nearly 300 Haitian artisans. With business and market support from the Clinton Foundation, Magalie hopes

to expand her business to nearly 1,000 artisans by the end of this year and find new retail partners around

the world. Watch a video about her work .

Katie McClain and Suzanne Malec-McKennaGreening Chicago’s Skyline



As city director for the Clinton Foundation’s climate initiative in Chicago, Katie McClain works with Suzanne

Malec-McKenna, commissioner for the Chicago Department of Environment, to implement projects that

reduce the carbon footprint of the entire city. Watch a video about their results .

Susan JengCommitting to a Life of Public Service

A resident of Flushing, New York, Suan Jeng won the opportunity to spend a day with President Clinton last

March as part of a Clinton Foundation fundraising drive. But her commitment to improving the lives of others

doesn’t stop there — she’s also the founder of River in the Desert Advocacy Center, a New York-based

organization that fights domestic violence and human trafficking. "Working with victims...is hard," she says,

"but I wake up thinking, what can I do today?"

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