This week, Former President Clinton hosted the 2nd Annual Clinton Global Initiative, a conference that brought together some of the richest and most influential people on Earth to tackle world problems such as poverty, disease, war and pollution. The result was a total of $7.3 billion in pledges and commitments to take action.

While most of us can’t match Richard Branson’s $3 billion commitment, there are many things that each of us can do to make the world better for all of us. What can you do? Here is a list of  "52 ways to make a difference". from the Clinton Global Initiative website.

Energy and Climate Change

1. Implement a model workplace health and wellness program to generate awareness among your neighbors.
2. Stop smoking.
3. Teach children about diet and exercise to prevent chronic disease.
4. Get an annual physical.
5. Train community personnel to perform first-level health services.
6. Deploy MBAs in developing countries to build local health management.
7. Provide employee vaccinations (i.e. flu shots) and increase employee health benefits.
8. Donate to organizations that offer free immunizations for children in high risk areas.
9. Donate water sanitation equipment to organizations dedicated to clean water initiatives in developing areas.
10. Donate WHO/UNICEF oral re-hydration solution packets, at 6 cents each, to alleviate diarrhea-induced death among children.
11. Walk or ride a bicycle to work to keep fit. Encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same.
12. Provide transport and logistical services to improve healthcare delivery.
13. Contribute medical equipment to developing world clinics.

Mitigating Religious and Ethnic Conflict

1. Support non-governmental organizations devoted to respect for human rights and conflict-resolution.
2. Host an exhibition in your workplace on pressing international conflicts.
3. Press your elected officials to demand greater involvement in a specific international conflict situation.
4. Attend a religious service other than your own.
5. Organize screenings of films dealing with issues of cross-cultural conflict and tolerance.
6. Organize inter-ethnic or inter-religious community work efforts.
7. Bring people with diverse backgrounds together via sports/company social activities.
8. Lead periodic discussions about pressing affairs and crises.
9. Initiate educational exchanges among your company’s international units or partner with a “twin” company from another region of the world.
10. Learn about different religions and educate employees or community members about them.
11. Participate in conflict management and resolution workshops.
12. Create a program to share “best practices” on ethnic diversity.
13. Mobilize company resources to “adopt” a local or international cause.

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