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By Violaine Mitchell Director, Immunization, Bill & Melinda...
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) is an American private foundation founded by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates. Based in Seattle, Washington , it was launched in 2000 and is reported to be the second largest charitable foundation in the world , [7] [8] holding $69 billion in assets as of 2020. [4]
Explore the latest videos from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Watch our videos. Those eight words changed the rest of our lives. We started consulting experts, learning from locals in the countries where we wanted to work, and researching disease and poverty more deeply.
We see individuals, not issues. We are inspired by passion, and compassion for the wellbeing of people. Our methods are based on logic, driven by rigor, results, issues, and outcomes. Our innovation means trying new things, learning from our mistakes, and consistently refining our approach.
Learn about the foundation's missions to reduce inequity and improve health, education, and opportunity for people around the world. See how they work with partners, invest in innovation, and change policies and attitudes.
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.