Reclaiming America’s Youth and Recovering Our Economy
by Chelsea Clinton
Crime and ennui in Columbia Heights, D.C., overwhelmed the adolescence of Elmer Diaz, a first-generation immigrant from El Salvador. He was always bright, but with his hard-working parents constantly away from home, Elmer’s life became entwined with gangs. He also got into drugs. Then he dropped out of high school.
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Africa
A Hand-Up Rather Than a Handout: President Clinton's Unique Public Service
Yesterday, July 18, was Nelson Mandela Day in nearly every country in the world – a day that asks us to spend time serving others, in the spirit of Mandela himself. Yet for President Clinton, who has been so inspired by Mandela’s life and work, every day...
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Africa 2012 Trivia Quiz
The Clinton Foundation's programs in Africa are working to strengthen communities and improve lives. Test your knowledge about our work in Africa.
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Three Lessons from Nelson Mandela
Four years ago, at a celebration to mark Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, President Clinton reflected on the three lessons we can all take from Mandela's life. Read the text of his speech.
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Letter from Qunu
Chelsea Clinton reflects on her visit to Qunu, South Africa – the rural village where Nelson Mandela grew up – and the acts of service inspired by International Mandela Day.
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Public-Private Partnerships Advance Health Care in Mozambique
This morning, I arrived with President Clinton and his delegation in Maputo, Mozambique, to visit the Polana Canhico Health Facility – a facility that treats more than 200,000 clients per year. Located in a densely populated peri-urban area with high levels of poverty...
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