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Act for Earth

In 2009, the Kuwait-America Foundation raised over $1.8 million to benefit Conservation International in support of their efforts to harness nature as a solution to climate change.

The “Act for Earth” gala, held on April 22, 2009, celebrated Earth Day. At the event, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was an Honored Guest and Humanitarian Award recipient; actor Leonardo DiCaprio was an Honored Guest and Environmental Leadership Award recipient; world-renowned musician and composer Marvin Hamlisch performed; and NBC's Tom Brokaw served as Master of Ceremonies.

H.E. Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah and Mrs. Rima Al - Sabah with Humanitarian Award Recipient Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
H.E. Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah and Mrs. Rima Al-Sabah with
Humanitarian Award Recipient Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Mrs. Rima Al-Sabah presenting Environmental Leadership Award to actor Leonardo Dicaprio
Mrs. Rima Al-Sabah presenting Environmental Leadership Award to actor
Leonardo Dicaprio

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