Gates Foundation.
private foundation founded by Bill and Melinda Gates
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Global aid cuts and the dissolution of USAID are predicted to cause a surge in child mortality, involving the Gates Foundation.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Promotes AI for national development in Nigeria.Well supported4 reports6 developments inside
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Jack Leslie represents pharmaceutical firms like GSK and consulted for the Gates Foundation.Some support1 report
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Philanthropic organizations like the Gates Foundation are partnering with tech companies on AI research, while figures like Mark Cuban advocate for high performance standards in healthcare.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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AI firms' capital is reported to exceed the Gates Foundation's funds, with Trump's accounts running alongside this AI philanthropy.Some support1 report
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Field trials are launching in the Philippines for light-activated seed technology, supported by IRRI, BioLumic, and the Gates Foundation.Some support3 reports
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The World Economic Forum and Gates Foundation participated in judging business leaders in Northeast India focused on heritage and sustainable livelihoods.Some support1 report
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The Gates Foundation was informed about local risk management systems in Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Waste Management, Inc. was ranked highly on a list published by the Gates Foundation.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Gates Foundation supports the GenAI Ready Naari programme in Assam.Some support2 reports
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MMV and deepmirror continue their partnership, utilizing an AI tool to target diseases like malaria, supported by a $5 million grant from the Gates Foundation.Some support2 reports
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The Gates Foundation supports malaria prevention efforts across Africa.Some support1 report
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The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is seeking support from the Gates Foundation and a partnership with Grundfos for local pump manufacturing in Uganda.Some support2 reports
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Foundations like Gates, Cannon, and Lumina provided grants to support NCICU and NCCCS pathways in North Carolina.Some support2 reports
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Gates Foundation provided funding for HIV prevention research in South Africa.Some support1 report
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The Gates Foundation is alleged to have been used to discuss philanthropy, with a chairman requesting testimony regarding links to Jeffrey Epstein.Well supported11 reports4 developments inside
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The Gates Foundation, Pakistan, and Shehbaz Sharif discussed expanding agri-tech cooperation during a meeting at the UN General Assembly.Some support2 reports
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OpenAI and the Gates Foundation jointly launched the $50 million Horizon 1000 initiative to pilot AI-powered healthcare solutions in Rwanda.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Gates Foundation announces funding for an AI hub in Rwanda, involving the ICT Minister and a Kinyarwanda voice assistant project.Some support1 report
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Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, announced a $1 billion pledge through the Gates Foundation to expand global AI access, while Anthropic's Dario Amodei called for a development slowdown amid technical issues like failures in Yoruba speech recognition.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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Funding supported family health services pilot in Lagos by the Gates Foundation.Some support1 report
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A partnership has been established between Shehbaz Sharif, the Gates Foundation, and representatives from Pakistan to advance health, development, and financial inclusion goals.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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FAO is urging the World Bank to join a financing effort and calling for contributions from private foundations and governments.Some support1 report
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The Gates Foundation has announced a major donation of hundreds of millions of dollars to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).Some support1 report
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MTN Group and the Gates Foundation launched an AI maternal health platform in Nigeria.Some support5 reports
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TechnoServe and the Gates Foundation are implementing a NutriSave program in Kenya to reduce food loss.Some support1 report
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The Gates Foundation and Google convened organizations to improve AI accessibility.Some support1 report
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Bill Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, announced the Gates Foundation is funding AI access and expanding initiatives in Africa, while leaders call for caution.Some support2 reports
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Kamar Samuels and the Gates Foundation led a moratorium on student AI, while the Foundation continues to fund AI tools despite local skepticism.Some support1 report
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BISP is advancing its digital payment system through collaboration on public education and seeking transaction extensions from SBP.Some support1 report
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Bill Gates is the chief of the Gates Foundation.Some support6 reports
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The Gates Foundation is investing in AI for global good, while Bill Gates addresses scrutiny over past associations with Jeffrey Epstein and is scheduled to discuss AI with Chinese President Xi Jinping.Some support11 reports
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Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft, which now works with the Gates Foundation to influence foreign aid policy and track UN development goals, while also engaging with Donald Trump.Some support15 reports
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Lancaster University, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, and Gates Foundation collaborate on the HeatSmart Cassava project.Some support1 report
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Amid funding competition, the Gates Foundation and Global Health Aid Sector are involved in a story about how a record donation from a Connecticut family upended USAID during Trump's presidency.Some support16 reports
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Gates Foundation seeks to establish a partnership in AI and development initiatives within Pakistan.Some support4 reports
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Gates Foundation, Bridgespan Group, GAME, and IDEA participated in a convening focused on livelihoods in India.Some support1 report
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Bridgespan Group, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the Gates Foundation received funding from major philanthropic organizations on January 1, 2026.Some support3 reports
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The Gates Foundation supported a conference held in Rio de Janeiro on August 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Gates Foundation is actively involved in philanthropic efforts, providing annual donations of Class B stock while Greg Abel serves as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.Some support3 reports
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Donald Trump discussed investment strategies and the trend of tariffs and onshoring.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A forum featuring Helen Clark and involving the Gates Foundation will take place at the West Kowloon Cultural District.Some support2 reports
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Aline Rocha conducted research utilizing Brazilian birth data, funded by the Gates Foundation and CNPq.Some support2 reports
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The Gates Foundation, founded by Bill Gates for global health initiatives, sought donors from individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein.Well supported8 reports3 developments inside
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Bill Gates founded the Gates Foundation, which sought donors from individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The foundation's network is now linked to Kristof's political campaign.Some support1 report
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VIPS partnership, involving GAVI, UNICEF, PATH, and the Gates Foundation, advised on global health standards.Some support1 report
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Gates Foundation opened a new position in Home Depot stock while HD and Lowe's compete in the home improvement market.Some support1 report
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Lewis Ferebee details the philanthropic investment made by the Walton Family Foundation and Gates Foundation to support EdReports.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Gates Foundation is making donations towards ongoing polio vaccination efforts.Some support3 reports
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Code.org is receiving significant support, including funding and endorsements, from major corporations like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, alongside backing from the Gates Foundation.Some support1 report
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The Global Burden of Disease study, based at the University of Washington, expands its assessment to 5,000 locations globally.Some support5 reports
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Gates Foundation supports NABARD's national climate challenge in India, alongside the development of DiCRA digital infrastructure.Some support1 report
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Sule urges legislative review of foreign funding while the Gates Foundation conducts legitimate work in India.Some support1 report
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A consortium is testing integrated pest management technologies in the UAE, receiving financial support from the Gates Foundation, and involving regional bodies in the Middle East and North Africa.Some support1 report
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Hassan commits to supporting African-led initiatives, leading a continental roadmap for health progress, and strengthening partnerships for maternal and child health.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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A law professor at the University of Richmond is involved in a development concerning the shift of donations away from an organization.Some support1 report
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High-level concurrent developments on July 30, 2026, include discussions between Sanjay Jain and the Gates Foundation on digital public infrastructure, the African Development Bank's investments in Africa, and appointments in leadership roles in Africa and Colombia.Some support1 report
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are major donors to the Gates Foundation, which holds a significant investment stake in Microsoft.Well supported66 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Gates Foundation
Events traced to Gates Foundation, step by step, newest first- Gates Foundation may boost AI access funding after global leader talksThe Gates Foundation may increase its focus on equitable AI access following global leader discussions.Likely
- Wealth tax proposals may impact Gates Foundation fundingA wealth tax could plausibly reduce the core funding base of the Gates FoundationPossible
- Global aid cuts may force Gates Foundation to adjust strategyGlobal aid cuts may force Gates Foundation to adjust strategyPossible
Around Gates Foundation this week
News at the entities that move Gates Foundation most-
Bill Gates StructuralBill Gates confirmed his role as a Microsoft co-founder as AI growth drives focus on Nvidia and CoreWeave stocks.Moves Gates Foundation
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Google OperationalMicrosoft and Google showcased innovations during events held in Goa on October 25, 2026.Moves Gates Foundation
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Shehbaz Sharif OperationalPakistan's federal government announced Rs160 billion for KP development while planning to limit extraordinary support to Afghanistan.Moves Gates Foundation
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Microsoft StructuralTech giants like Nvidia and Microsoft are building computing sites, driving demand for data center coatings from companies like Sherwin-Williams and PPG.Moves Gates Foundation
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Warren Buffett TransactionalSuze Orman referenced the financial strategies of Warren Buffett.Moves Gates Foundation
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Jeffrey Epstein TransactionalTrump stalled investigations into Jeffrey Epstein while Democrats unveiled legislation forcing financial disclosure.Moves Gates Foundation
Connections
The 40 strongest of 194, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bill Gates Structural
Bill Gates founded, funds, and actively directs the Gates Foundation's global philanthropic efforts.
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Warren Buffett Transactional
Buffett's philanthropic donations to the Gates Foundation are currently paused or reduced due to scrutiny over the foundation's past associations and controversies.
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Anita Zaidi Structural
Anita Zaidi holds a presidential leadership role within a division of the Gates Foundation.
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Mark Suzman Structural
Mark Suzman holds the formal role of Chief Executive Officer of the Gates Foundation.
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Anthropic Operational
Anthropic and the Gates Foundation actively partner in coalitions and initiatives to advance AI accessibility and responsible development.
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Shehbaz Sharif Operational
Shehbaz Sharif and the Gates Foundation maintain an active, high-level partnership focused on global health, development goals, and specific eradication drives.
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Google Operational
The Gates Foundation and Google are actively collaborating in a coalition to expand AI accessibility in underrepresented languages.
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Jeffrey Epstein Transactional
The Foundation engaged with Epstein historically for public health funds and donor-advised funds, leading to current scrutiny of those ties.
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Pakistan Operational
The Gates Foundation and Pakistan maintain an ongoing operational partnership focused on public health, digital transformation, and socio-economic development.
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Nigeria Operational
The Gates Foundation actively partners with and funds Nigerian health and national development initiatives.
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Microsoft Structural
The Gates Foundation holds a significant financial stake in Microsoft, and both entities engage in shared AI development and philanthropic appeals.
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Hari Menon Structural
Hari Menon holds the formal leadership position of President at the Gates Foundation.
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United Nations Operational
The Gates Foundation actively monitors, funds, and influences the global development goals and work of the United Nations.
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MTN Group Operational
MTN Group and Gates Foundation are actively collaborating on a joint AI initiative focused on maternal health.
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Malawi Structural
The Gates Foundation provides strategic funding and collaborates with Malawi on health, education, and AI initiatives.
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Donald Trump Operational
The Foundation actively lobbies and pressures the administration on foreign aid policy, while the administration's policy shifts influence the Foundation's priorities.
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Trevor Mundel Structural
Trevor Mundel serves as the president of the Gates Foundation's global health initiatives.
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International Peace Institute Transactional
The Gates Foundation provided grants and funding to the International Peace Institute.
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Everett Community College Structural
The Gates Foundation provided grant funding, establishing a financial dependency for the program at Everett Community College.
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Bio Farma Operational
The two entities are actively partnered in the development of the M72 vaccine.
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Kraft Heinz Structural
The relationship is defined by the Foundation's significant equity stake in Kraft Heinz.
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BioLumic Structural
BioLumic provides technology and supplies for Gates Foundation programs while receiving support and funding for field trials.
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Christopher J.L. Murray Structural
The relationship is founded on the shared work to establish the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME).
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Global Polio Eradication Initiative Structural
The Gates Foundation provides financial investment and support to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's mission.
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Hassan Operational
The partnership between Hassan and the Gates Foundation is active and focused on joint efforts to improve maternal and child health.
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Bridgespan Group Structural
Bridgespan Group receives funding from the Gates Foundation, establishing a dependency relationship.
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Congress Operational
The Gates Foundation actively pressures Congress regarding foreign assistance policy.
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Gates Foundation provides financial support for a research project undertaken by CNPq.
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GAVI Operational
The two entities operate in a partnership capacity, jointly advising on global health standards.
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Cirius Structural
The Gates Foundation provides financial funding for initiatives undertaken by Cirius.
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College Board Operational
The two organizations are observed to be actively involved in shaping and debating education policy.
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State University of New York Transactional
The relationship is defined by a specific financial grant from the Gates Foundation to a program at SUNY.
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Lewis Ferebee Transactional
Lewis Ferebee supports the work of the Gates Foundation through philanthropic investment in educational resources.
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Africa Shared context
The Gates Foundation conducts health and development initiatives within Africa.
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consortium Structural
The consortium relies on financial support from the Gates Foundation to sustain its operations.
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Yemi Osinbajo Transactional
The two entities co-founded the organization Future Perspectives.
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Coca-Cola FEMSA Structural
The Gates Foundation's associated Trust holds Coca-Cola FEMSA as a long-term investment asset.
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African Union Structural
The Gates Foundation provides financial and programmatic support to the APMD Platform, which functions as a key operational arm utilized by the African Union.
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Caterpillar Inc. Transactional
The Gates Foundation holds a financial stake in Caterpillar Inc., recommending it as a long-term investment.
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George Mason University Transactional
The two institutions collaborated on the publication of a joint study.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
11 events- Jack Leslie represents pharmaceutical firms like GSK and consulted for the Gates Foundation.
- AI firms' capital is reported to exceed the Gates Foundation's funds, with Trump's accounts running alongside this AI philanthropy.
- Field trials are launching in the Philippines for light-activated seed technology, supported by IRRI, BioLumic, and the Gates Foundation.
- The World Economic Forum and Gates Foundation participated in judging business leaders in Northeast India focused on heritage and sustainable livelihoods.
- The Gates Foundation was informed about local risk management systems in Nigeria.
- Waste Management, Inc. was ranked highly on a list published by the Gates Foundation.
- Gates Foundation supports the GenAI Ready Naari programme in Assam.
- The Gates Foundation supports malaria prevention efforts across Africa.
- The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is seeking support from the Gates Foundation and a partnership with Grundfos for local pump manufacturing in Uganda.
- Foundations like Gates, Cannon, and Lumina provided grants to support NCICU and NCCCS pathways in North Carolina.
- Gates Foundation provided funding for HIV prevention research in South Africa.
September 2026
22 events- The Gates Foundation, Pakistan, and Shehbaz Sharif discussed expanding agri-tech cooperation during a meeting at the UN General Assembly.
- Gates Foundation announces funding for an AI hub in Rwanda, involving the ICT Minister and a Kinyarwanda voice assistant project.
- Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, announced a $1 billion pledge through the Gates Foundation to expand global AI access, while Anthropic's Dario Amodei called for a development slowdown amid technical issues like failures in Yoruba speech recognition.
- Funding supported family health services pilot in Lagos by the Gates Foundation.
- A partnership has been established between Shehbaz Sharif, the Gates Foundation, and representatives from Pakistan to advance health, development, and financial inclusion goals.
- FAO is urging the World Bank to join a financing effort and calling for contributions from private foundations and governments.
- The Gates Foundation has announced a major donation of hundreds of millions of dollars to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- MTN Group and the Gates Foundation launched an AI maternal health platform in Nigeria.
- TechnoServe and the Gates Foundation are implementing a NutriSave program in Kenya to reduce food loss.
- The Gates Foundation and Google convened organizations to improve AI accessibility.
- Bill Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, announced the Gates Foundation is funding AI access and expanding initiatives in Africa, while leaders call for caution.
- Kamar Samuels and the Gates Foundation led a moratorium on student AI, while the Foundation continues to fund AI tools despite local skepticism.
- BISP is advancing its digital payment system through collaboration on public education and seeking transaction extensions from SBP.
- The Gates Foundation is investing in AI for global good, while Bill Gates addresses scrutiny over past associations with Jeffrey Epstein and is scheduled to discuss AI with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft, which now works with the Gates Foundation to influence foreign aid policy and track UN development goals, while also engaging with Donald Trump.
- Lancaster University, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, and Gates Foundation collaborate on the HeatSmart Cassava project.
- Amid funding competition, the Gates Foundation and Global Health Aid Sector are involved in a story about how a record donation from a Connecticut family upended USAID during Trump's presidency.
- Gates Foundation seeks to establish a partnership in AI and development initiatives within Pakistan.
- Gates Foundation, Bridgespan Group, GAME, and IDEA participated in a convening focused on livelihoods in India.
- Bridgespan Group, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the Gates Foundation received funding from major philanthropic organizations on January 1, 2026.
- The Gates Foundation supported a conference held in Rio de Janeiro on August 31, 2026.
- The Gates Foundation is actively involved in philanthropic efforts, providing annual donations of Class B stock while Greg Abel serves as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
August 2026
13 events- Global aid cuts and the dissolution of USAID are predicted to cause a surge in child mortality, involving the Gates Foundation.
- A forum featuring Helen Clark and involving the Gates Foundation will take place at the West Kowloon Cultural District.
- Aline Rocha conducted research utilizing Brazilian birth data, funded by the Gates Foundation and CNPq.
- Bill Gates founded the Gates Foundation, which sought donors from individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The foundation's network is now linked to Kristof's political campaign.
- VIPS partnership, involving GAVI, UNICEF, PATH, and the Gates Foundation, advised on global health standards.
- Gates Foundation opened a new position in Home Depot stock while HD and Lowe's compete in the home improvement market.
- Lewis Ferebee details the philanthropic investment made by the Walton Family Foundation and Gates Foundation to support EdReports.
- The Gates Foundation is making donations towards ongoing polio vaccination efforts.
- Code.org is receiving significant support, including funding and endorsements, from major corporations like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, alongside backing from the Gates Foundation.
- The Global Burden of Disease study, based at the University of Washington, expands its assessment to 5,000 locations globally.
- Gates Foundation supports NABARD's national climate challenge in India, alongside the development of DiCRA digital infrastructure.
- Sule urges legislative review of foreign funding while the Gates Foundation conducts legitimate work in India.
- A consortium is testing integrated pest management technologies in the UAE, receiving financial support from the Gates Foundation, and involving regional bodies in the Middle East and North Africa.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
8 events- MMV and deepmirror continue their partnership, utilizing an AI tool to target diseases like malaria, supported by a $5 million grant from the Gates Foundation.
- OpenAI and the Gates Foundation jointly launched the $50 million Horizon 1000 initiative to pilot AI-powered healthcare solutions in Rwanda.
- Bill Gates is the chief of the Gates Foundation.
- Hassan commits to supporting African-led initiatives, leading a continental roadmap for health progress, and strengthening partnerships for maternal and child health.
- A law professor at the University of Richmond is involved in a development concerning the shift of donations away from an organization.
- High-level concurrent developments on July 30, 2026, include discussions between Sanjay Jain and the Gates Foundation on digital public infrastructure, the African Development Bank's investments in Africa, and appointments in leadership roles in Africa and Colombia.
- A major vaccine program is underway, involving trials in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, with oversight from Gates Foundation, Merck, ICMR, and MoHFW.
- Both College Board and Gates Foundation influenced education policy debates.
June 2026
6 events- Promotes AI for national development in Nigeria.
- Philanthropic organizations like the Gates Foundation are partnering with tech companies on AI research, while figures like Mark Cuban advocate for high performance standards in healthcare.
- The Gates Foundation is alleged to have been used to discuss philanthropy, with a chairman requesting testimony regarding links to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Donald Trump discussed investment strategies and the trend of tariffs and onshoring.
- The Gates Foundation, founded by Bill Gates for global health initiatives, sought donors from individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are major donors to the Gates Foundation, which holds a significant investment stake in Microsoft.