The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the world’s largest private philanthropies. Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates established it in 2000. We believe every life has equal value. The Foundation helps all people lead healthy, productive lives.
Our headquarters are in Seattle, Washington. We also have global offices, including one in London. The Foundation focuses its extensive grant-making and advocacy on two main global areas. These include enhancing healthcare and reducing extreme poverty. In the United States, we work to expand educational opportunities. We also increase access to information technology, particularly for those with the fewest resources.
The Foundation operates through strategic partnerships. We collaborate with governments, non-profits, and the private sector worldwide. We emphasize data-driven approaches, scientific rigor, and innovation. These help us tackle complex global challenges. Our work spans many initiatives. These include global health, for example, disease eradication and vaccine delivery. We also focus on maternal and child health. Furthermore, we support global development, including agricultural development, financial services for the poor, water, sanitation, and hygiene. Gender equality is also a cross-cutting theme in all our efforts.
We commit to transparency and long-term impact. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation continually seeks to identify issues. We also find solutions and drive sustainable change. Our goal is to foster a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
