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It was an honor to meet President Nelson Mandela a number of times. We left each visit inspired and more optimistic about the opportunity to improve the lives of the poor…

SEATTLE (November 20, 2013) — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced a new round of winners as part of its Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE) initiative. GCE grants fund…

JAKARTA (October 21, 2013) — Dato Sri Dr. Tahir, chairman of the Tahir Foundation, a philanthropy supported by the Mayapada Group, announced today that his foundation is investing $75 million…

SEATTLE (October 14, 2013) — US Program is pleased to announce that on November 11, Gavin Payne will join the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as the new director for…

SEATTLE (October 10, 2013) — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced that Kate James, Chief Communications Officer, will leave the foundation at the end of November to become…

September 23, 2013 –The attacks at Nairobi’s Westgate Mall are unconscionable. Our thoughts are with the families of all the victims of this senseless crime. This tragedy is particularly close…

KUALA LUMPUR (September 11, 2013) – The global marketplace for financial services is failing the poor in the developing world, but could be improved to benefit both the poor and…

SEATTLE (September 10, 2013) –Jeff Raikes, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, today announced his decision to step down from his position in an email and subsequent meeting with…

SEATTLE (September 5, 2013) — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is accepting applications for the latest  of its Grand Challenges Explorations initiative, a ground-breaking grant program encouraging bold approaches…

SEATTLE (August 19, 2013)– The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today presented its 2013 Access to Learning Award of $1 million to Acessa São Paulo, which works to ensure all…