LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
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Dear Friends,
It is with great respect and our heartfelt wishes for his continued success, that we announce that CAI co-founder Greg
Mortenson, will retire in January 2016 after nearly 20 years of inspirational service.
More than two decades ago, Greg pioneered the “books not bombs” global movement. Since then he courageously has
implemented community-based programs related to literacy, education, health, and vocational training in some of the most
impoverished, remote regions of the world. This work has inspired many others and he ardently continues this work today.
Many thousands of girls and boys have been able to attend schools because of his lifetime of humanitarian efforts. We all
are very grateful for his tireless perseverance in the pursuit of his belief, and ours, that education is the shortest and surest
path to peace.
Although Greg will be retiring as both an ex-officio member of the CAI board of directors and a CAI employee, he will
continue his active relationship with CAI. We look forward to his wise counsel on issues where his insight, experience,
relationships, and unique skills in international project development can be brought to bear.
Greg’s numerous accomplishments will be acknowledged and celebrated throughout 2016, as CAI looks back on its
accomplishments and outlines plans for the future. A tribute to him will be included in next year’s Journey of Hope. We also
hope to host a gala this coming summer in recognition of Greg’s many years of service.
I know I speak on behalf of the board and all of the friends of CAI when I wish Greg all the best in the next 20 years as
he continues to champion essential human rights, especially of girls and women, in Central Asia and around the world.
Sincerely,
Steve Barrett
Chairman, Board of Directors
22 | JOURNEY OF HOPE
CENTRAL ASIA INSTITUTE