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The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on January 16, 2010, by former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, to aid the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. The organization was formed in response to the request of President Barack Obama for the former Presidents to assist in the Haitian rescue effort.〔("A Presidential Triple Plea for Haiti Fund" ) by Helene Cooper, ''The New York Times'', January 16, 2010 (Jan. 17, 2010, p. A15, NY ed.). Retrieved 2010-03-30.〕 The fund concluded formal operations on December 31, 2012.〔(Press Release: "The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Commits Its Remaining Funds" ) December 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-05.〕 The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund's efforts focused primarily on longer-term reconstruction, especially supporting job creation, workforce development, and the promotion of economic opportunity.〔() "About the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund," Retrieved 2010-07-14〕 The fund's stated purpose was to support the restart, expansion and creation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, to which women are often key contributors; empower people and enterprises by helping them access the formal business sector; promote job creation (particularly jobs with direct social benefit, such as in health and education); and to provide life skills and job training, especially to youth, so that Haitians can embrace economic opportunity.〔(Press Release: "Over $1 Million in New Grants from Clinton Bush Haiti Fund to Rebuild Lives and Livelihoods" ) July 7, 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-14.〕 ==Board of directors== In March 5, 2010, a six-member board with two co-chairs, and a CEO, were announced: * Co-chair Laura Graham, a former Clinton administration official and Chief Operating Officer for the Clinton Foundation. * Co-chair Joshua Bolten, former White House Chief of Staff to President Bush and currently a visiting professor at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School. * Bruce Lindsey, a former Clinton administration official and currently Chief Executive Officer of the Clinton Foundation. * Dr. Bill Frist, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader (R-TN) and currently teaching, business and non-profit activities. *Henrietta Fore, former Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development under President Bush and currently chairman and CEO of Holsman International, an investment and management company. * Alexis Herman, former Secretary of Labor during President Clinton’s administration and currently chief executive officer of New Ventures, LLC. Gary Edson, who served as Deputy National Security Adviser in President Bush’s administration, served as the Chief Executive Officer of the CBHF.〔("Press Release: Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Appoints Board of Directors and CEO" ), Clinton Foundation, March 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-30.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Clinton Bush Haiti Fund」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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