Guy Laliberté makes me proud of my fellow Canadians. His creativity is staggering, his commitment to humanity is moving and his success is admirable. Guy Laliberté, OC, CQ (born September 2, 1959) is a French Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, poker player, space tourist and currently the CEO of Cirque du Soleil. Starting out as an accordion player, stiltwalker and fire-eater; Laliberté created his circus which is a synthesis of all circus styles around the world. In 2006, the 95% share holder of the US $1.2 billion Cirque Du Soleil was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
He started and pledged support for the operating costs of ONE DROP whose aim is to fight poverty and provide fresh water for the world's impoverished. He pledged a $100 million contribution over 25 years. Field activities will be financed by donations from the employees of Cirque du Soleil and from the public, as well as through funding commitments by Canadian and international partners. Oxfam International, through Oxfam-Québec, has been associated with ONE DROP since 2005 in a three-year pilot project in Nicaragua. A leader in development aid, Oxfam brings expertise in selecting and implementing field projects. Their involvement with the ONE DROP Foundation is based on a common desire to support sustainable development with concrete actions and in collaboration with local partners.
A Youtube glimpse of Cirque de Soleil:
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