Tag Archives: Hillary Clinton

March 22 World Water Day – U.S. Development Aid Improving Global Clean Water Access

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Public Affairs Section

“[Water] defines our blue planet… Like the air we breathe, it is vital to the health of individuals and communities. And both literally and figuratively, water represents the wellspring of life on earth.” – Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, World … Continue reading →

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Not losing sight of Afghanistan

Posted on February 24, 2011 by David McGuire

As we watch the momentous events unfolding in North Africa, progress elsewhere could be in jeopardy.  “High Stakes: Girls’ Education in Afghanistan,” a new report by 16 international aid organizations warns that a major success story on girls attending school … Continue reading →

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90 years – a very good beginning

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Nicole Conn

For the past two days, the U.S. Embassy, the University of Helsinki, the Foreign Ministry of Finland and the Fulbright Center, together with many other organizations and individuals, have celebrated the 90th anniversary of U.S.-Finnish diplomatic relations. We were especially … Continue reading →

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Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Wendy Kahler

Mothers have Mothers’ Day.  Dads get Fathers’ Day.  In the US even the groundhog gets his own day on February 2.  So it seems only fitting that Mother Earth should get her spot in the limelight on April 22.  After … Continue reading →

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