New York , September 26, 2007 – Fundación Azteca and Fundación Azteca America , organizations founded by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, join a group of the world's most influential leaders with the presentation of innovative commitments in the areas of education and poverty alleviation solutions in support of Latino communities in Mexico and the United States , respectively.
This is the first time that Fundación Azteca America will participate in the Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative, which was inaugurated today. Mexico 's Fundación Azteca is returning for its second Annual Meeting, having presented an environmental project for sustainable development of the San Ignacio Lagoon to protect gray whales in 2006.
The US-based Fundación Azteca America has the goal of improving the life of US Latino residents in the areas of education, nutrition, health and ecology. The commitment presented this year centers on the education of US Latino residents, and will leverage the powerful communication assets of Azteca America , a US-based Spanish-language television network with local affiliates in 60 communities across the country.
“We are excited about exchanging ideas on how our non-profit organization can help improve lives in our Latino communities,” said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Fundación Azteca America and Azteca America .
This year, the Mexico-based Fundación Azteca presents a new poverty alleviation commitment directed at residents of rural Oaxaca .
In the past four years, Fundación Azteca has raised about $50 million through its Movimiento Azteca informational and fundraising program.
“As part of the Clinton Global Initiative, we can join forces with some of the most progressive groups in the world. We are committed to continued effort in support of Mexican society,” said Esteban Moctezuma, President of Fundación Azteca.
About Fundación Azteca America
Fundación Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community currently in the US .
At Fundación Azteca America , our philosophy is clear and simple: Respect the individual. Give back to society by improving health, nutrition, education and the environment. Empower the Hispanic community. Offer tools for self-improvement rather than charity. And live up to our core values.
Visit: www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org
About Azteca America
Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States . The network is a wholly owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 60 markets throughout the United States .
Fundación Azteca America , Fundación Azteca, Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas also includes Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca, Afore Azteca, Seguros Azteca, Iusacell, Unefon, and Azteca Internet.
Visit: www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate and
www.gruposalinas.com
About Fundación Azteca
Fundación Azteca is the organization of Grupo Salinas that promotes corporate, social and ecological responsibility, joining needs with organizations and individuals willing to make commitments to create solutions.
About Clinton Global Initiative
Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), a project of the William J. Clinton Foundation, is a non-partisan catalyst for action, bringing together a community of global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Visit: www.clintonglobalinitiative.org
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