Gates Foundation.
private foundation founded by Bill and Melinda Gates
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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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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Promotes AI for national development in Nigeria.Well supported4 reports5 developments inside
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MTN Group and the Gates Foundation launched an AI maternal health platform in Nigeria.Some support5 reports
Earlier this month
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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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Global aid cuts and the dissolution of USAID are predicted to cause a surge in child mortality, involving the Gates Foundation.Some support3 reports
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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 reports2 developments inside
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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 support3 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 supported3 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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A major vaccine program is underway, involving trials in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, with oversight from Gates Foundation, Merck, ICMR, and MoHFW.Some support1 report
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Both College Board and Gates Foundation influenced education policy debates.Some support1 report
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Gates Foundation supports Rwanda's health transformation, with UNICEF receiving syringes.Some support1 report
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Buffett shifted major charitable gifts while Gates chaired meetings focused on the public health fund.Some support23 reports
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A continental mental health research summit is hosted in Ibadan, Nigeria, supported by the Gates Foundation.Some support1 report
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Austria, Spain, and the Government of the Netherlands contributed to various water and sanitation trust funds, including the Water Innovation Trust Fund.Some support1 report
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The Gates Foundation provided grant funding for AI-Immunology platform research, and the EIB helped Evaxion by converting debt to equity.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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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 support1 report
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The Gates Foundation is helping to design the regenerative agriculture initiative, PRAGATI.Some support6 reports
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Stock success fuels massive philanthropic giving, with the Lilly Endowment surpassing the Gates Foundation in giving size.Some support2 reports
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A collection of updates regarding Nigerian leadership, including civil service lessons, LNG revival discussions by Dapo Abiodun, and the formation of a new foundation by Osinbajo and the Gates Foundation.Some support1 report
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Breakthrough supported a medical study at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, which received funding from the Gates Foundation.Some support1 report
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Malawi is collaborating on an AI initiative with the Gates Foundation, leveraging support from international financial institutions like the World Bank.Some support13 reports
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Nu Holdings faced an operational error from Brazil's central bank, while Trump-era tariffs and a Gates Foundation report were also noted.Some support1 report
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Around Gates Foundation this week
News at the entities that move Gates Foundation most-
Bill Gates StructuralBill Gates used his platform to critique Donald Trump regarding his downplaying of serious risks associated with artificial intelligence.Moves Gates Foundation
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Google OperationalGoogle referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Moves Gates Foundation
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Shehbaz Sharif OperationalShehbaz Sharif tied the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to a wider diplomatic process amid US sanctions on Iranian oil.Moves Gates Foundation
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Warren Buffett TransactionalBuffett mentioned S&P as a historical information source, and Robert R. Johnson is a professor at Creighton University.Moves Gates Foundation
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Jeffrey Epstein TransactionalTrump is accused of leveraging Jeffrey Epstein's files politically while lying about the status of the Iran war.Moves Gates Foundation
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Gates Foundation
Connections
The 40 strongest of 181, 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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Mark Suzman Structural
Mark Suzman holds the formal role of Chief Executive Officer of the Gates Foundation.
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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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Anthropic Operational
Anthropic and the Gates Foundation actively partner in coalitions to advance AI accessibility and responsible development.
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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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Trevor Mundel Structural
Trevor Mundel serves as the president of the Gates Foundation's global health initiatives.
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Microsoft Structural
The Gates Foundation holds a significant financial stake in Microsoft, and the relationship is reinforced by the co-founder's historical link and ongoing appeals to the tech industry.
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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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MTN Group Operational
MTN Group and Gates Foundation are actively collaborating on a joint AI initiative focused on maternal health.
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Nigeria Operational
The Gates Foundation actively partners with and funds Nigerian health and national development initiatives.
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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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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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Hari Menon Structural
Hari Menon holds the formal leadership position of President at the Gates Foundation.
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International Peace Institute Transactional
The Gates Foundation provided grants and funding to the International Peace Institute.
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Rwanda Structural
The Gates Foundation provides sustained financial and collaborative support to Rwanda's health and AI development initiatives.
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Bio Farma Operational
The two entities are actively partnered in the development of the M72 vaccine.
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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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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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Kraft Heinz Structural
The relationship is defined by the Foundation's significant equity stake in Kraft Heinz.
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Africa Operational
The relationship is characterized by the Gates Foundation's commitment to supporting initiatives led by African entities.
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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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Gates Foundation provides financial support for a research project undertaken by CNPq.
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Congress Operational
The Gates Foundation actively pressures Congress regarding foreign assistance policy.
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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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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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TechnoServe Transactional
Gates Foundation provides funding to TechnoServe for food loss reduction initiatives.
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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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Science Transactional
The Gates Foundation provided financial support for research published in the journal, establishing a transactional link.
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Kaduna State Structural
The Gates Foundation and Kaduna State have established a formal partnership for development initiatives.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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.
July 2026
15 events- 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.
- Gates Foundation supports Rwanda's health transformation, with UNICEF receiving syringes.
- Buffett shifted major charitable gifts while Gates chaired meetings focused on the public health fund.
- A continental mental health research summit is hosted in Ibadan, Nigeria, supported by the Gates Foundation.
- Austria, Spain, and the Government of the Netherlands contributed to various water and sanitation trust funds, including the Water Innovation Trust Fund.
- 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.
- The Gates Foundation is helping to design the regenerative agriculture initiative, PRAGATI.
- Stock success fuels massive philanthropic giving, with the Lilly Endowment surpassing the Gates Foundation in giving size.
- A collection of updates regarding Nigerian leadership, including civil service lessons, LNG revival discussions by Dapo Abiodun, and the formation of a new foundation by Osinbajo and the Gates Foundation.
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June 2026
10 events- The Gates Foundation is alleged to have been used to discuss philanthropy, with a chairman requesting testimony regarding links to Jeffrey Epstein.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Gates Foundation provided grant funding for AI-Immunology platform research, and the EIB helped Evaxion by converting debt to equity.
- Breakthrough supported a medical study at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, which received funding from the Gates Foundation.
- Malawi is collaborating on an AI initiative with the Gates Foundation, leveraging support from international financial institutions like the World Bank.
- Nu Holdings faced an operational error from Brazil's central bank, while Trump-era tariffs and a Gates Foundation report were also noted.