Category: Technology Author : Steven Hodson Posted: January 13, 2012
Tags : bill gates, charity, infographic, money, net worth
Say what you will about Bill Gates but there is no denying that he has had an impressive impact on our society during his leadership at Microsoft and continues to be a force of change through his foundation along with his wife Melinda.
According to the figures in the infographic Bill Gates has given $28 Billion to various charities since 2007, which apparently accounts for almost 48% of his net-worth.
One of his biggest charitable efforts has been towards the eradication of malaria and an end to polio. He was also instrumental in the creation of The Living Pledge which is an effort to get the richest people in the world to publicly commit to giving away half their net-worth in their lifetime.
The multi-billionaire Warren Buffet is probably the most well known name to take the pledge.
via Frugal Dad
Jan 14, 2012
Even as an Apple fanboy, I have much graditude for the tremendous charitable work Bill and Melinda Gates are doing. This is one amazing infographic.
Jan 14, 2012
You have to respect a guy for giving so much even if it is just a small portion of what he has. -BWC
Jan 14, 2012
amazing stuff here, gives hope to the future for sure.
Jan 14, 2012
Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to assemble an iPad at Foxconn, you feed him for a lifetime. A lifetime including ones that end prematurely due to suicide.
Jan 14, 2012
On one hand, it's a small miracle, on the other, that's 5 million more people living on <$1 a day. You have to go all the way, right? Shelter, food, education — that's like a 15-20 year commitment to eradicate the cycle for 1 generation…
Jan 14, 2012
How much in taxes has Gates actually paid? I'm interested only because in Europe, we give away 60% of our gross income. A comparison would be fun.
Jan 14, 2012
In the end he is financing pharmaceutical corporation for vaccines for world depopulation, this is just a cover story.
Jan 14, 2012
Bill Gates is a hero and always will be. Not only did he drive a software market but he also believes in humanity and has a heart of gold. Go Bill!
Jan 14, 2012
Let's get him to give a little to the adult baseball leauge's starting.
in vegas based on the concept savelasvegasbaseball.com (mens adult baaeball).
is terrible and needs upgrading. MM baseball advocate.
Jan 16, 2012
Says the Middle-Class Bulgarian.
Jan 17, 2012
Apple has 80 billion in cash. 54 billion of that is held overseas and away from the IRS.
Feb 8, 2012
first world problems lol