Over the past week, both Presidents Clinton and Bush visited Haiti, where they were inspired by the courage and resilience of the Haitian people in the face of terrible devastation. Both presidents witnessed firsthand the stories of hope that are emerging in post-earthquake Haiti — the stories that compel us to keep working for a future in which every Haitian can not just survive, but thrive. A future in which everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

The challenges are profound, but the resolution of the Haitian people is fierce. We join them in our determination to help Haiti improve lives and livelihoodsTo that end, yesterday, the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund announced $3.5 million in new grants to help create jobs in two key sectors — crafts and agriculture as well as money to support Haiti’s future engineers and scientists. Please visit www.ClintonBushHaitiFund.org for details.

It has been an exciting week for us, and we are encouraged by many signs of progress. Please tune in to NBC’s Today Show tomorrow, August 11, to watch Jenna Bush Hager’s live report from Haiti with coverage of her father’s visit along with other stories of hope and hard work in Haiti.

Thank you very much for your involvement. Your generous contributions are supporting our work in Haiti to create jobs and economic opportunity, as we work together toward long-term recovery.

Ak espwa ak Perseverans, tout bagay posib. With hope and perseverance, everything is possible.

With gratitude,

Gary Edson
Chief Executive Officer
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund