Four updates from the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) community this week – including Secretary Clinton’s upcoming trip to Sofia, Bulgaria; President Clinton and Clinton Foundation CEO Kevin Thurm at the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference; a profile of W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s work in Haiti, and news from 8B on their work supporting opportunities for students in Africa.
The CGI community offers support for Sudan
Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, CGI convened leaders from across sectors to highlight humanitarian response efforts — and offer ways for individuals and organizations to help. Read more.
Secretary Clinton heading to Bulgaria to advance women’s empowerment
East Wing Magazine covers Secretary Clinton’s upcoming trip to Bulgaria, where the Clinton Global Initiative will host a special convening on women’s advancement. Held in partnership with Kiril Domuschiev and Domuschiev Impact, the event is set to draw public and private sectors leaders, including President Vjosa Osmani and Cherie Blair. Read more.
Inside Philanthropy covers the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s work in Haiti
Active in Haiti since 1940, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is tackling systemic public health problems in the country through its Pockets of Hope campaign. At CGI 2023, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation committed to providing $90 million to the campaign and scaling collaborative, Haiti-led programs with proven track records of success. Read more.
CGI at the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference
Speaking on a panel on democracy and public diplomacy, Clinton Foundation CEO Kevin Thurm reflected on the importance of creating a more inclusive, expansive approach to democracy that benefits everyone, and the CGI community’s role. Watch the panel here.
To close out the conference, President Clinton spoke about the Clinton Foundation’s early childhood initiative, the Clinton Global Initiative’s ability to foster unique, cross-sector partnerships, and more. Watch the conversation here.
Bloomberg Live recognizes 8B Founder and CEO as a Green Champion
Founder and CEO Lydiah Kemunto Bosire launched 8B to help African students fulfill their study abroad dreams through fair and flexible loans. At CGI 2022, 8B, in partnership with World Resources Institute (Africa), committed to using blended finance to enable access to world class universities for African students in disciplines relevant to the new climate economy. Read more.