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We are a nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.
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We are focused on the areas of greatest need, on the ways in which we can do the most good.
- Africa
- China
- East Asia
- Europe
- India
- Agricultural Development
- Financial Services for the Poor
- Gender Equality
- Polio
- Water Sanitation and Hygiene
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Where does our foundation fit among the other institutions trying to improve the world?
We typically hear about two sectors, the public and the private. The private sector u2013 business u2013 is good at developing products and services, while the public sector u2013 government u2013 is good at delivering solutions to all the people who need them.
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How the Foundation Trust works
The Foundation Trust holds the endowment, including the annual installments of Warren Buffettu2019s gift, and funds the foundation. Bill and Melinda are the trustees for the Foundation Trust, and the endowment is managed, as it has been for almost three decades, by Cascade Management Company.
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A Greater Reach for Uptown Bill’s
Please help us expand our services to reach our diverse communities and persons of all abilities with programs to educate, inspire and entertain in our…
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Krista’s Climb for a Cause
Help me raise money for the underprivileged children of Nepal. Together we can make a change in the lives of children who are victims of…
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Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Youth
I'm raising money for a cause I care about, but I need your help to reach my goal! Please become a supporter to follow my…
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Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Youth
I'm raising money for a cause I care about, but I need your help to reach my goal! Please become a supporter to follow my…
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CLIMATE-BENEFICIAL FOOD & FARMING IS POSSIBLE!
Join us in helping to support the farmers and researchers at The Land Institute who are creating a climate-beneficial food system by developing perennial crops…
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Climate-beneficial food & farming is possible!
Join us in helping to support the farmers and researchers at The Land Institute who are creating a climate-beneficial food system by developing perennial crops…
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Hospice of Medina Lifes Treasures Thrift Shop Storage Needed
Existing storage must be segregated from retail space and shelving erected. This will better utilize space and efficiency of volenteer efforts and ultimatly increase monies…
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Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA)
In celebration of 30 years of military service Howie Urban will race in the TNGA, a 350 mile unsuported bikepacking race on 17 August 2019.…
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Minivan Build Match, Double Your Gift
Contribute to October's Minivan Build in Pahrump, and toward another build in 2020. An anonymous donor will match your gift, dollar for dollar. Together, are…
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Helping Women Period-Chicago
Your donation will provide feminine hygiene products to homeless and low-income women in Chicagoland. We would love your support in providing this basic need, and…
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Krista’s Climb for a Cause
Help me raise money for the underprivileged children of Nepal. Together we can make a change in the lives of children who are victims of…
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Raising money for Vision Rescue
Hi Everyone, We are keen to raise money for the good work of Vision Rescue any funds raised will be going towards the education and…
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- Spurring innovations
- Strengthening global cooperation
- Creating market incentives
- Generating high-quality data and evidence
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Charities help in lots of differrent ways.
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Charities bring together people who care about a cause so that they can make a difference.
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Raising awareness
Whatever it is that you care about, there will be a charity working on it.
Relieving poverty
Charities help in lots of different ways, but the main ways are by providing direct help.
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Donate to charity projects around the world
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