William Henry
"Bill" Gates III or simply known as Bill Gates is an American
business magnate, philanthropist, investor, computer programmer, and inventor.
He founded the world's largest software business, Microsoft, with Paul Allen, and subsequently became one of the richest
men in the world. For me, he is not only a creative genius (no doubt!) that has
changed the world of digital we live today but also a man who is very generous
with his money.
As his billions have
grown, Bill Gates has become dedicated to using his money for good causes. Together
with his wife, he founded the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation, an organization that works to bring learning and
health to all the people of the world. At present, the foundation has committed
more than $300 million to global health; more than $300 million to education,
bring computers and Internet access to less prosperous people throughout the
United States and Canada; more than $54 million to community projects in the
Pacific Northwest; and more than $29 million to special projects and other
charity campaigns.
Gates explained, “Giving is a complex thing. You have to find things you really
believe in and that are fun to give to. I take philanthropy very seriously and I
am learning about it.” Bill and Melinda Gates hope the money they
have earned through their work will help to improve the lives of others.
As the keynote speaker at
the Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy
2012, Bill Gates end his speech this way: “…Melinda and I have the honour and the responsibility to return to
society, in the best way we know how, the resources we have received. But you
do not need to be the chair of a large foundation to have an impact on the
world. Risk takers need backers. Good
ideas need evangelists. Forgotten communities need advocates. And whether
your chief resource is volunteer time or hard-earned dollars, for a relatively
small investment catalytic philanthropy can make a big impact. For me it’s
proven the best job in the world, as thrilling and humbling as anything I’ve
ever done.”
Noble creative people like Bill Gates are very much
needed in the world today.
Lord, Give
Us Today Our Daily Idea(s)
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