DAVOS/SWITZERLAND, 28JAN11 – William H. Gates III, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA speaks during the session ‘Redefining Sustainable Development’ at the Annual Meeting 2011 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 28, 2011. Copyright by World Economic Forum swiss-image.ch/Photo by Sebastian Derungs
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Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates has become well-known for his efforts in raising money and awarenessfor charities via the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. According to the below infographic, he has given $28 Billion to charity since 2007, which is 48% of his net-worth.
The Gates Foundation has focused on eradicating Malaria, helping third-world countries grow rice, and a crusade to end Polio.
Gates is carving out his legacy with his post-Microsoft efforts, which are both admirable and impressive.
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