Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges. At its Annual Meeting and at events throughout the year, CGI gathers government officials, business leaders, and nonprofit directors from all over the world, creating opportunities for them to collaborate, share ideas, and forge partnerships that enhance their work. To fulfill the action-oriented mission of CGI, members devise practical solutions to global issues through the development of specific and measurable Commitments to Action.
Since 2005, CGI Annual Meetings have brought together nearly 150 current and former heads of state, 15 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations, major philanthropists, directors of the most effective nongovernmental organizations, and prominent members of the media. These CGI members have made more than 1,900 commitments, which have already improved the lives of nearly 300 million people in more than 170 countries. When fully funded and implemented, these commitments will be valued at $63 billion.
The CGI community also includes CGI University, a forum to engage college students in global citizenship, MyCommitment.org, an online portal where anybody can make a Commitment to Action, and CGI Lead, which engages a select group of young leaders from business, government, and civil society.
Because of commitments made by CGI's members:
″ More than 16 million women and girls have had access to empowerment initiatives. ″ More than 10 million people have improved their access to capital and financial services. ″ Nearly 5 million people have obtained access to information technology. ″ More than 2 million girls have been reached with school enrollment efforts. ″ 50 million children have been given access to educational programs. ″ More than 90 million acres of forest have been protected or restored. ″ More than 400 million metric tons of CO2 emissions have been cut or abated. ″ Enough clean energy has been generated to power more than 400,000 homes. ″ 75 million people have increased access to maternal and child health and survival programs. ″ Nearly 20 million people have increased access to safe drinking water. ″ More than $1.75 billion in capital has been invested in or loaned to small and medium enterprises.
