Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value
Our mission is to create a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life.
Our work
We work with partners around the world to tackle big challenges and improve people’s lives.
Our story
For over 25 years, the Gates Foundation has been committed to tackling the greatest inequities in our world.
Foundation facts
For the year ended December 31, 2023. Amount in U.S. dollars.
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For over 25 years, the Gates Foundation has been committed to fighting the greatest inequities in the world.
How we work
We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers.
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