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This is an archive version of the appeal - Kim is back from NYC now. Thanks for all support!
Dear Friends of the River - 12th August 2009
Kim Kieser has a fantastic opportunity to get the whole WET-Africa programme* up and running before December 2009. We have been invited to meet Bill Clinton and many very wealthy, willing donors who are committed to funding projects like ours.
Here's a bit from the press release:
New York - President Bill Clinton today announced the program for the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to be held September 22-25 in New York City. "As the Clinton Global Initiative approaches its Fifth Annual Meeting, I am looking forward to working together with some of the world’s most forward-looking CEOs, leaders from government and innovative non-profits to make progress on the great global challenges," President Clinton said. "Through our Annual Meeting, CGI members have made upwards of 1,400 commitments that have already impacted more than 200 million people in 150 countries. I am excited to see what this year’s Annual Meeting will bring."
To read the rest, go to http://www.wet-africa.org/?q=clinton.global.initiative.september.2009 Here you can also read more about WET-Africa if you don't know about our dream to turn the Jukskei into a beautiful place that everybody can enjoy, while creating countless opportunities, jobs and entrepreneurs for the unemployed and restoring our rivers and biodiversity.
We have already had a lot of interest from this organisation and they have waived our membership fee. But I need to get there. And Greg and Margie should come along too, because there are so many people to meet and also to host our table - which you can use to sell yourselves. To do this, we need R300 000 for travel, hotels, media pack and to keep the business going. We have a real chance for the Jukskei River to look fabulous for the 2010 visitors. And think about all the jobs that we can instantly create. But we have to hurry...
Please help. In exchange, donors will be featured in our media pack that will be exchanged with delegates and the media. Donors will also be featured as Friends of the River on www.wet-africa.org. Send to everybody you know who may have access to a river-loving donor.
*WET-Africa is a sustainable integrated model for Water and Environment Transformation, developing waterway conservation corridors creating extensive skills development and sustainable job creation for the local communities taking ownership of the program.
The program includes:
- Phase 1 river cleaning, integrated waste management, recycling, buy-back centers, composting, sanitation, bank stabilization, de siltation, bio-monitoring and water quality testing, restoring the biodiversity and eco-systems, producing scientific papers on results;
- Phase 2 forestation, eco-food gardens, fruit orchards, green building, farmers market and eco-tourism
All programs are based on a basic wage per person contracted and trained and incentive driven bonuses on measurable deliverables in all disciplines and levels. The model creates multiple income streams which generate income to assure sustainability.
Help us make the dream a reality!
Kindly e-mail helpusfly@wet-africa.org should you require further information to make your contribution
or deposit your contribution directly in to our bank acc
Reference HelpUsFLY and your name
The SOUL Foundation (Section 21 not-for-profit)
First National Bank
Account Number 622 150 19549
Branch code 260 950 Wierda Valley
Account Type: Business Transact Account
Kim Kieser
CEO Founder
The SOUL Foundation
kim.kieser@wet-africa.org
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Kim Kieser to represent wet-africa.org at Clinton Global Initiative meeting September 21-25 2009
Kim Kieser has been invited to participate and represent wet-africa.org at the 5th annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York City.
June 22nd, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Clinton Foundation Press Office
press@clintonglobalinitiative.org
212.348.0360
President Clinton Announces Program for 2009 Clinton Global Initiative
New York - President Bill Clinton today announced the program for the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to be held September 22-25 in New York City.
"As the Clinton Global Initiative approaches its Fifth Annual Meeting, I am looking forward to working together with some of the world’s most forward-looking CEOs, leaders from government and innovative non-profits to make progress on the great global challenges," President Clinton said. "Through our Annual Meeting, CGI members have made upwards of 1,400 commitments that have already impacted more than 200 million people in 150 countries. I am excited to see what this year’s Annual Meeting will bring."
Since 2005, more than 80 current and former heads of state; hundreds of leading CEOs, philanthropists, and NGO leaders; and 10 of the last 16 Nobel Peace Prize laureates have attended CGI. This year, President Clinton will again be joined by leading voices from every sector to take action on four major global challenges: education, energy & climate change, global health, and poverty alleviation.
The following are among those who have confirmed their attendance at the 2009 CGI Annual Meeting: 35 current and former heads of state, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Larry Summers, Valerie Jarrett, Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs, Angela Braley of WellPoint, John Chambers of Cisco, James Dimon of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Mike Duke of Wal-Mart, Carlos Ghosn of Nissan Motor, Muhtar Kent of The Coca-Cola Company, Jack Ma of Alibaba Group, Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo, Inc., and Carlos Slim Helú of Grupo Carso S.A. de C.V.
For the Fifth Annual Meeting, CGI is introducing four new Action Areas – points of collaboration and intervention – that will guide CGI’s program. These new areas will empower CGI’s members to make concrete Commitments to Action that will yield a positive, measurable impact on the global challenges we all face.
The 2009 Action Areas are: Harnessing Innovation for Development; Strengthening Infrastructure; Developing Human Capital; Financing a Sustainable Future. Each Action Area cuts across CGI’s four global challenges.
Harnessing Innovation for Development
Technological, business, and organizational innovations that translate today’s social and environmental challenges into opportunities for development can be a critical source of economic value. Leading corporations are creating new products and services to meet worldwide demand for affordable, nutritious, and safe food; decent housing; capital; energy efficiency; and more.
Strengthening Infrastructure
In the absence of clean water, health facilities, housing, transportation, clean energy, and other vital systems, societies and businesses will not realize their full potential. Governments around the world are expanding their financial commitments to infrastructure, creating diverse investment opportunities and improving the quality of life for societies.
Building Human Capital
Businesses and societies require a healthy, well-educated, and properly trained workforce to thrive. Yet fundamental education and labor-market challenges threaten the well-being of global workforces. As the global community seeks to recover from an economic slowdown, job creation will be more important and challenging than ever. Fortunately, there are opportunities to be seized in emerging industries and markets, where jobs can be created in ways that also address social and/or environmental challenges throughout the supply chain.
Financing an Equitable Future
Despite the current economic crisis, investment opportunities are expanding in emerging markets that promise to contribute to sustainable economic growth and development worldwide. A new destination for capital is “impact investing,” which aims to generate financial returns in addition to social impact. Cooperation between the public, philanthropic, and private sectors is essential to build a sound financial infrastructure to support the growth of impact investing.
On Thursday, September 24, President Clinton will host the third annual Clinton Global Citizen Awards, which recognizes extraordinary individuals who have demonstrated innovative leadership in solving pressing global challenges. Through their work, these honorees have proven that cross-sectors of society, including governments, corporations, philanthropists and non-governmental organizations, can work together successfully to implement and devise solutions that effect positive, lasting social change.
As a non-profit organization, CGI depends upon sponsorship assistance to fund its operations and Annual Meeting. CGI would like to thank Tom Golisano, major underwriter of the Annual Meeting. CGI also thanks the following sponsors: the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Booz Allen Hamilton, Calyon, CLSA, Cisco Systems, Dell, Deutsche Bank, Duke Energy, The Economist, Energy Developments and Investments Corporation, EKTA Foundation, Exxon Mobil, Goldman Sachs, Grupo ABC, Hewlett-Packard, Inter-American Development Bank, Laureate Education, Melvin and Bren Simon Foundation, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, the Rockefeller Foundation, and Swiss Re.
About the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)
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. Since 2005, CGI Annual Meetings have brought together more than 100 current and former heads of state, 14 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 1,400 commitments valued at $46 billion, which have already improved the lives of 200 million people in 150 countries. Commitments made at the 2008 Annual Meeting are expected to affect almost 160 million people. The CGI community also includes CGI University (CGI U), a forum to engage college students in global citizenship; CGI Asia; and MyCommitment.org, an online portal where anybody can make their own Commitment to Action. CGI will hold its Fifth Annual Meeting September 22-25, 2009, in New York City. For more information, visit the Clinton Global Initiative Website
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PRESS RELEASE - Johannesburg 6th October, 2009
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clinton Global Initiative recognises SA Ecopreneurs
Good news for environment & poverty in Gauteng
Johannesburg 6th October, 2009
Water Environment Transformation (Wet-Africa.org) and The SOUL Foundation have been identified by the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) for presenting an exemplary model for global transformation. Wet-Africa was one of a few project commitments from around the world honoured in this way. Kim Kieser, CEO Founder of Wet-Africa who accepted the award said she was delighted for the recognition and the quality of connections made with political and business leaders from around the world. “We have exceeded our expectations and are looking to establish several global WET programs and not just platforms as initially anticipated”
The other 3 Ecopreneurs from Wet-Africa to be recognised were Greg Steenveld, Margie Kolver and Brylyne Chitsunge. Wet-Africa.org is a Johannesburg-based NGO specialising in watercourse rehabilitation that achieves sustainably clean waterways and poverty alleviation.
WET-Africa's commitment to CGI is to rehabilitate 67km (42 miles) of the polluted Jukskei river in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The Catchment area houses over 5 million people of which at least 43% are unemployed. The program includes cleaning and dredging the watercourse, establishing integrated waste management systems and recycling, forestation, eco-agriculture and return of pollinators, adventure operators, educational programs and eco-tourism. The program creates multiple income streams through the sale of recyclable material, carbon credits, eco markets and entry fees or membership to the green corridor. The commitment will create 500 Green jobs, 9 Eco-Enterprises and 90 Eco-preneurs.
In addition, WET-Africa has committed to establishing platforms in other countries, a Green Market Stock Exchange, a plan for a WET innovation training center and sustainable farm. The total cost of this project is $20 Million which includes current partnerships, contributions and development costs that include establishing global collaborations open to Ashoka Fellows, ELP Alumni and other outstanding innovators. The SOUL Foundation NGO established Wet-Africa in 2008 to implement SOUL's transformation model and collaboration programme. Further information from info@wet-africa.org - 073-656-2555
Wet Africa.org media at the CGI in New York City Sept 22-25 NYC
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