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The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), a non-partisan undertaking that is part of the William J. Clinton Foundation, is a catalyst for action.

CGI brings together a community of global leaders (CGI “members”) to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Ongoing working groups focus on issues that include poverty, climate change, global health, and religious and ethnic conflicts. All CGI members—who come from diverse entities including business, non-governmental organizations, foundations, philanthropy, and government—are required to make a specific action commitment each year to help address one or more of these problems. Commitments can be made to any cause or organization of the member’s choosing, and can any number of forms including financial contributions, an investment of time, or the application of special expertise. Over the past two years more than 500 commitments have been made by CGI members, totaling nearly $10 billion and benefiting the work of more than 1,000 organizations.

For three days each September, our members participate in the CGI annual meeting, a working session designed to provide insights into global problems and possible solutions. The annual meeting creates an ideal setting for collaboration, recognition of notable commitments, and the formation of proactive partnerships.