MacArthur Foundation Pledges $60M to Peace and Security in Asia
Friday, May 29, 2009 at 10:44AM Americans may have realized of late that we are a country that has expensed most of its natural resources and that with the global markets of today we may have to use our financial resources to protect those treasures throughout the world. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation certainly sees the importance of that in Asia. The Foundation is committing $68 million over seven years towards a new security initiative that will increase the effectiveness of international cooperation with the goal of facilitating peace and security in Asia. The booming development over there, along with the massive amount of land containing some of earth's most prized resources, has led them to decide to step up and invest in protecting that area by coordinating the work of 27 global institutions. Its certainly a collaboration unlike many we have seen initiated by a private philanthropist to promote peace. But then again the MacArthur Foundation is known just as such.
The MacArthur Foundation President, Jonathan Fanton stated, "the growing economic and political power of Asia is transforming the globe. Over the coming decades, the Asia-Pacific will be the world's economic engine, helping millions in the region to find new prosperity. Yet, in this time of great opportunity, security challenges - from power conflicts to resource scarcity - threaten to undo the region's many gains. As China, India, and other Asian nations become regional and global powers, Asia-Pacific nations must think anew about how our societies can work together to foster peace and prevent conflict."
Well said. I truly feel you can't protest for peace unless you have done your part in proactively promoting it. Now, I know most of us can't step up to the extent that of the MacArthur's, I can barely spare $68.00, but we can educate ourselves and donate to initiatives that are doing this work in amounts that are suitable to our giving capabilities. Never underestimate the power of this knowledge and this gift.
You can find out more by visiting www.macfound.org
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