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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Economic Development
Transforming Agroforestry in Haiti
Growing up on a farm in Haiti, I saw my father working very hard but having a difficult time making a good living. I eventually realized that he was working without any technical support, and I decided to study agronomy so that I could provide that support to other farmers.
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Fashion for Haiti: One Million Hearts
Creating a community of conscious consumerism is at the heart of everything I do, I believe it offers necessary solutions and I have witnessed the impact of this first hand in Haiti. I will be forever grateful to President Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation for introducing me to this vibrant country and offering such important leadership in this space.
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What I've Learned Since Returning to Haiti
As a Haitian American, growing up in Haiti was challenging, exciting, and extremely humbling. From a young age you are aware of the differences of the class system and the extreme realities of those less fortunate. But the experience of growing up in Haiti makes you strong, makes you resilient, and makes you...
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Cutting Carbon and Alleviating Poverty
When it comes to climate change, individuals have traditionally been in a frustrating position. Our daily activities cause fossil fuels to burn; yet these activities are necessary to function in a modern society. It’s not practical to turn off the heat in the winter, to not use electricity, or to always walk or bike everywhere.
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Helping Malawian Farmers Improve Incomes and Crop Production
Today, the Clinton Development Initiative (CDI) and the Salida Capital Foundation Partnership for Sustainable Development, in conjunction with FBSciences, announced that as a result of agricultural programs in Malawi, the average income of local farmers has doubled over two years. Since the formation of the...
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