Mission Statement:
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life.

Overview:
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (B&MGF or the Gates Foundation) is the largest operated private foundation in the world, founded by Bill and Melinda Gates. It is “driven by the interests and passions of the Gates family.” The primary aims of the foundation are, globally, to enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty, and in America, to expand educational opportunities and access to information technology.

To learn more about the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation visit their website; you can also follow Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on facebook.

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