Global Impact is pleased to announce that it has joined with four
distinguished private-sector executives leading a nationwide effort to
raise awareness and resources to assist the people of Lebanon in
rebuilding their lives and communities in the wake of the recent
Israeli-Lebanon conflict.

The U.S. - Lebanon Partnership Fund will distribute contributions to
experienced organizations working in the region, focusing efforts on
education, job creation and economic development. The Fund is directed
by Craig Barrett, Chairman, Intel Corporation; John Chambers, President
and CEO, Cisco Systems; Yousif Ghafari, Chairman, GHAFARI, Inc.; and Dr.
Ray Irani, Chairman, President and CEO, Occidental Petroleum
Corporation. Global Impact will administer the fund.