Program areas at The Clinton Foundation
The Clinton climate initiative ("cci") collaborated with partners to support small island nations in transitioning to low-carbon economies, built resilient energy systems that can withstand natural disasters, and supported women leaders in the renewable energy sector. Cci's approach united partners to facilitate renewable energy projects, addressing major sources of greenhouse gas emissions while also saving money for individuals, communities and governments and helping to grow economies. Cci also brought hundreds of professional women together through the wire network, which supports female leadership in the energy sector in island nations in the caribbean and africa. In 2022, as part of the scaling up of the Foundation's convening-based model through the Clinton global initiative (cgi), the Foundation transitioned cci's work on climate action and resilience to cgi, as cgi supported the development of more than 30 new commitments to action spanning climate mitigation and climate adaptation.the Clinton development initiative ("cdi") continued to partner with farming communities in malawi, rwanda, and tanzania to operate the community agribusiness ("cab") approach - which groups farmers together to collectively increase the quantity, quality, and consistency of their production while also improving their access to resources and inputs - to address challenges farmers face and open agribusiness opportunities. Through cab in malawi, rwanda, and tanzania, cdi performs outreach to farming communities to increase access and help them participate equitably with local markets and financial institutions. In 2022, among other activities, cdi maintained partnerships with 134 farmer cooperatives in malawi, rwanda, and tanzania. Cdi engaged in outreach to farming communities to increase access and help them participate equitably with local markets and financial institutions, improve wages, and increase women and youth's participation in community agribusiness, leading to 48% women farmers engaged in training and cab across malawi, rwanda, and tanzania.the Clinton global initiative university ("cgi u") is a diverse community of emerging leaders that supports students, alumni, and global innovators in tackling pressing challenges in their communities. Among other activities, in 2022, cgi u convened hundreds of students for its annual meeting, with the american association of community colleges serving as the virtual co-host for the event. Students from educational institutions across the globe participated with other leaders; engaged with some of the greatest minds in business, technology, and social impact; and took action in their communities. The cgi u class of 2022 made hundreds of commitments to action addressing complex issues such as the climate crisis, humanitarian needs of refugees, mental health, the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, and many more.the overdose response network (orn") works to address the overdose crisis by increasing education and awareness to decrease stigma and curb addiction, while providing communities with the tools they need to combat the epidemic and save lives. In 2022, among other activities, orn launched the empowering faith leaders program in savannah, Georgia with 20 faith leaders from diverse faith traditions. The empowering faith leaders program equips faith leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to address the addiction and overdose crisis while using evidence-informed and compassionate approaches.project 42 highlights the record of the Clinton administration and engages with alumni of the administration and campaigns. Project 42 offers a range of opportunities for alumni of president Clinton's administration and campaigns to engage with one another and with the work of the Clinton presidential center and Foundation. Project 42's efforts include hosting and helping conduct events and activities: with president Clinton; with broad groups of alumni and with specific departments; focused on issues and policies with which the Clinton administration engaged and are relevant today; and with alumni speakers. In 2022, among other activities, president Clinton convened nationally recognized experts secretary donna e. shalala, dr. harold varmus, dr. francis collins, dr. anthony fauci and others for a kumpuris distinguished lecture, "investing in a healthier future." The event highlighted the ongoing impact of the Clinton administration's efforts through the national institutes of health.the Hillary rodham Clinton leadership project (hrclp) is dedicated to strengthening democracy, advancing the health and rights of women and girls, and empowering a new generation of leaders. Chaired by secretary Clinton, hrclp serves as the home for her ongoing and future nonprofit endeavors and advocacy work. In 2022, hrclp supported the women's voices summit at the Clinton presidential center and began the initial planning process to create a permanent Hillary rodham Clinton institute.the alliance for a healthier generation ("healthier generation"), an independent entity founded by the Clinton Foundation and the american heart association, works to ensure every mind, every body and every young person is healthy and ready to succeed. Since its inception, over 31 million u.s. school children have begun leading healthier lives. In 2022, healthier generation announced its most recent list of america's healthiest schools. Over 400 schools across the country received an award for their commitment to bolstering the physical, mental, and social-emotional health of students, educators, and families. Healthier generation expanded its award program to honor schools that implemented best practices in up to nine topic areas ranging from improving nutrition and food access to implementing tobacco/vape-free campuses. In 2022, healthier generation and del monte foods connected over a shared mission to support schools and families with a focus on nutrition access and affordability. With support from del monte foods, healthier generation created a hub of recipes and resources to help families connect over shared meals.