September has proven to be an exciting month that introduced thousands of new people to HHF. As we took part in several memorable events in the course of the month, we have made incredible strides to spread our mission alongside new partners and supporters. It was with great pride that Happy Hearts Fund entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) with the Inter-American Development Bank at the Clinton Global Initiative to rebuild schools in Haiti that were affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake. Joined at the signing by President of the Republic of Haiti Michel Martelly, we are so honored to announce this joint commitment that falls under the Haitian Education Plan 2010-2015, aiming to expand access to education for all Haitian children. "The Inter-American Development Bank is very proud to be working with the Happy Hearts Fund on the incredible possibilities to support the children of Haiti through the education projects we will develop and implement together, in coordination with the Government of Haiti and in line with the Government's Education Strategy," said IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno.  Petra Nemcova and Phil Caputo from HHF join Akhtar Badshah, Senior Director Community Affairs, Microsoft; IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno, Agustin Aguerre, President of the Republic of Haiti Michel Martelly; Marcelo Cabrol; and Bernardo Guillamon.  President of the Republic of Haiti Michel Martelly, Petra Nemcova, and IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno. Click here to read the official press release from the Inter-American Development Bank. |
In addition to our participation at CGI, Happy Hearts Fund is so grateful to have been a part of the Travel + Leisure Global Bazaar and the second annual Women: Inspiration & Enterprise Symposium. Allowing guests to "Explore the World with One Ticket," the Travel + Leisure Global Bazaar served as the magazine's 40th anniversary and featured highlights from countries around the world. At the Chile display members of Happy Hearts Fund helped guests step inside a replica of the Chilean miners' rescue pod. We are also honored to have been the recipient of all funds raised from the live auction at the event. At the WIE Symposium, Happy Hearts Fund team members educated guests on our programs as Petra Nemcova spoke on the Future of Girls Education panel. It was a wonderful experience that allowed us to share our mission with new supporters.  Following her panel discussion, Petra Nemcova was interviewed by the Huffington Post. Click here to watch the video! |
A special thank you to everyone who made these events possible and those who came to support us. We look forward to sharing exciting news that will surely arise from each of these wonderful experiences! Stay tuned for next month's newsletter showcasing happy children from the September 26th kindergarten openings in the Bandung region of Indonesia. |
HHF receives specific donations to underwrite all administrative and fundraising expenses, allowing all public donations to support our programs. HHF is extremely grateful to our corporate partners - Continental Airlines, DLA Piper, HP and ING - for their philanthropic commitment to help build a future for children affected by natural disasters. |
HHF is committed to help accomplish the UN's Millennium Development Goals (MGD's). |
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