Define “philanthropist” and discuss the philanthropic actions of the bill and melinda gates foundation.

A philanthropist is someone who spends times, money and resources helping others in need. The promote the welfare of others.  The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has over 50billion in assets and uses these funds to help prevent and cure various diseases globally, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS and Malaria.  

They are also participating in 'The Giving Pledge', which commits some of the worlds richest to donating over 50% of their net worth during their lifetime.  

A philanthropist is a person who performs charitable acts for the betterment of humanity. Philanthropy does not always involve money. For example, Dr. Bill Magee and Kathy Magee perform their philanthropy through their surgical procedures, not their wallets. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, however, performs its philanthropy through charitably giving of billions of dollars to organizations the help improve the health and education of millions of people around the world. The primary goals of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations are to improve education in the United States, improve the health of children in Africa, and fight poverty in the developing world

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