Michelle Obama Hosts Queen Rania

In this attached image you can see hose the First Lady Michelle Obama hosts Jordan's Queen Rania in the Yellow Oval Room in the
White House Residence, April 23, 2009. White House Photo/ Samantha Appleton.

Queen Rania is in the United States and yesterday was the keynote speaker at the 8th Annual Global Philanthropy Forum Conference in Washington D.C.

“The current economic crisis is wreaking havoc on development,” Queen Rania pointed out, “But this conference itself is a powerful antidote to tough times,” she added at the event which also celebrates Earth Day.

Highlighting the value of altruism inherent in the human act of giving- Queen Rania also expressed sincere gratitude to participants attending the annual conference.

“All of you here, through your commitment and compassion, are extending lifelines of hope. And more than that, you’re tilling the soil from which social renewal can bloom,” said Her Majesty.