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BILL MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to reduce inequities and improve lives around the world. In developing countries, it focuses on improving health, reducing extreme poverty, and increasing access to technology in public libraries. In the United States, the foundation seeks to ensure that all people have access to a great education and to technology in public libraries. In its local region, it focuses on improving the lives of low-income families. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Patty Stonesifer and Co-chairs William H. Gates Sr., Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
OBS

La Fondation est une fondation américaine humaniste philanthropique créée en janvier 2000. Son but est d'apporter à la population mondiale des innovations en matière de santé et d'acquisition de connaissances. Elle s'efforce d'utiliser l'effet de levier en encourageant l'implication des personnes et personnalités politiques concernées. Certaines critiques dénoncent toutefois l'implication de la fondation dans le capital des sociétés responsables de divers problèmes sanitaires et humains.

Spanish

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