United States Global Leadership Campaign

The United States Global Leadership Campaign (USGLC) is an American NGO Political campaign established in 1995. It is located in Washington, D.C. The coalition's motto is "America's voice for security, prosperity, & humanitarian values." [http://www.usglc.org/

It's aim is supporting the International Affairs Budget. 400 organizations and individuals are engaged. Current Campaign Director is Liz Schrayer.

The organziation describes itself as "a broad-based, nationwide coalition of businesses, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community leaders that advocates for a strong U.S. International Affairs Budget." [ [http://www.usglc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1&Itemid=2 www.usglc.org] ] A wide range of grassroots networks of the USGLC span the nation with Steering Committees in 16 states.

The Advisory Council consits of 38 former federal American politicians, such as Colin Powell who is the Honorary Chairman. [ [http://www.usglc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=3 www.usglc.org - Advisory Council] ]

History

The USGLC was created in 1995 in response to a threatening atmosphere that large cuts on the International Affairs Budget would be enacted by Congress. Several organizations joined together in order to bring back an internal sense importance and support toward the U.S. role in international leadership. Organizations ranging from multinational corporations such as Caterpillar to private humanitarian groups such as Mercy Corps have joined together, along with individuals across the nation, to form the USGLC. Since its creation, spending for the International Affairs Budget has increased by 40 percent in Congress. [ [http://www.usglc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=6 U.S. Global Leadership Campaign - Our History ] ]

External links

[http://www.usglc.org/]

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