But mind you, among those great philanthropists you find the
likes of progressives like Buffet, Soros and the Gates.
George Soros
From the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation.
The Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation today renewed its commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS,
Tuberculosis and Malaria. Announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos,
Switzerland, the Gates Foundation is giving $750 million through a
promissory note—a new and innovative funding mechanism. "These are tough
economic times, but that is no excuse for cutting aid to the world's
poorest," said Bill Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation. "The
Global Fund is one of the most effective ways we invest our money every
year." Providing funding through a promissory note gives the Global Fund
the flexibility and authority to distribute funds efficiently based on
immediate needs, leading to greater impact. "By supporting the Global
Fund, we can help to change the fortunes of the poorest countries in the
world," said Gates. "I can't think of more important work."
Say what you
will about the evil Microsoft empire, but Bill Gates is about to unseat Warren
Buffet as the greatest philanthropist in the history of the human race.
Warren Buffet and Bill Gates
SOURCES: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_philanthropists#Greatest_philanthropists_by_amount_of_USD
I am definitely a fan of Bill Gates's philanthropy.
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