Bill Gates Charity Work, Events and Causes
Charity biography
Gates talked about creative capitalism at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Forum saw world leaders discuss extreme poverty, among other topics. A thirty minute video of Gates’ speech is available on YouTube.
At a bridal lunch the day before his wedding to Melinda, Gates’ mother Mary read a letter to the couple saying, in effect, “From those who are given great resources, great things are expected.”
With further encouragement from their friend the investor Warren Buffett, Bill and Melinda established a charitable foundation that has grown to be among the largest of its kind.
In 2006 the Microsoft founder announced that in 2008 he would dramatically reduce his involvement in the running of the company in order to concentrate his efforts more fully on the Foundation.
Charities & foundations supported (9)
Bill Gates has supported the following charities:
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Causes supported
AIDS, Animals, At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths, Children, Education, Environment, Family/Parent Support, Health, Homelessness, Human Rights, Hunger, Poverty
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Related charity news and events (34)
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Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation Commits $20 Million To Premature Baby Research Nov 8, 2011
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Bill Gates Addresses G20 Summit On Maintaining Aid During Economic Crisis Nov 3, 2011
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Bill And Melinda Gates Attend Malaria Forum Oct 27, 2011
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Celebrity Red Noses Raise Record Amount For Charity Mar 21, 2011
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Bill Gates Sees A Need For Aid Generosity Feb 10, 2011
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Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World
Authors Matthew Bishop and Michael Green examine this new movement and its implications. Proceeding from interviews with some of the most powerful people on the planet—including Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, George Soros, Angelina Jolie, and Bono, among others—they show how a web of wealthy, motivated donors has set out to change the world. Their results will have huge implications: In a climate resistant to government spending on social causes, their focused donations may be the greatest force for societal change in our world, and a source of political controversy.
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