The Clinton Foundation Does Life-Changing Work (Hillary Group)

Over the weekend, the Clinton Global Initiative, an initiative of the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation, held its annual meeting—a gathering of leaders in business and government, global leaders and individuals who come together to address some of the greatest challenges faced by communities and to build a better future for people the world over....

In fairness to the media, when a public charity bears the name of a former president and a current presidential candidate, it must guard against potential conflicts of interest and act transparently, but that’s exactly what the Clinton Foundation does. What often goes unreported in the news is how the Clinton Foundation voluntarily discloses its donors, shares financial documents, and posts all tax forms publicly via its website. And, when Secretary Clinton was at the State Department, the Clinton Foundation put in place clear accountability measures to ensure there were no conflicts of interest by foreign donors. Moving forward, the Foundation has put in place even stricter policies, only allowing a select list of foreign countries that previously supported the Foundation to continue giving during the 2016 campaign....

The numbers and figures that often go unreported put the life-changing work of the Clinton Foundation in a context that matters. Today, for example, almost 10 million people in more than 70 countries have access to life-saving medicines through the Clinton Health Access Initiative(CHAI). In the U.S. 17 million children in more than 29,000 schools now have healthier food and more physical activity options. And through the Clinton Global Initiative, partners have made nearly 3,200 Commitments to Action that have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries....

The work of the Clinton Foundation stands on its own. We shouldn’t let global good become subject of failed reporting or a casualty of political rhetoric. Organizations like the Clinton Foundation can do good precisely because of the generosity of donors. As it improves lives in the United States and around the world, the Clinton Foundation provides a great model of public leadership.

It’s the kind of leadership that inspires people to get involved and to give. It’s the kind of leadership that can bring us together to meet critical needs. If, as scholars suggest, meaningful service is key to a great post-presidential career, then this is the kind of leadership for which President Clinton can be highly regarded. And it is exactly the kind of leadership we should hope for from the next president of the United States.

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/presidential-campaign/255654-the-clinton-foundation-does-life-changing-work via The Hill