10 Questions
What is the main focus of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's donations?
Funding health projects in Africa
What was the motivation behind setting up The Giving Pledge by Bill and Melinda Gates?
To encourage wealthy individuals to share their wealth
Which philanthropist is referred to as 'India's Bill Gates' in the text?
Azim Premji
What did Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum establish in 2007 to help educate children in poor countries?
Dubai Cares
What led Chuck Feeney to put $9bn into The Atlantic Philanthropies?
His passion for funding medical programs
Why does Cao Dewang work long hours despite his immense wealth?
To eradicate poverty
What is the common characteristic among modern philanthropists mentioned in the text?
Interest in funding essential research
What distinguishes Suleiman Al Rajhi's philanthropy according to the text?
Creation of a university
Why did Chuck Feeney aim to work hard, according to the text?
To live an ordinary life
What motivates some philanthropists, as stated in the text?
Having more fun giving money away than making it
Learn about modern philanthropists like Bill and Melinda Gates, who have billions of dollars to give away and run the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Discover how they donate large sums of money to fund health projects in Africa and encourage other wealthy individuals to share their wealth through initiatives like The Giving Pledge.
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