Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

http://www.gatesfoundation.org/

PO Box 23350
Seattle, WA 98102
Tel: (206) 709-3140
Email: info@gatesfoundation.org

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, merged by the William H. Gates Foundation and the Gates Learning Foundation in 2000, was guided by William H. Gates Sr. With the mission of 'Bringing innovations in health and learning to the global community', Gates Foundation concentrates its resources in the field of global health, education, libraries, Pacific Northwest giving and some special projects. One can find more information regarding the Foundation from the 'Foundation Fact Sheets'. The latest announcements of Gates Foundation and news releases can also be found on this website. There is a 'stories gallery' for further reading.

Gates Foundation's Global Health Program is focused on reducing global health inequities by accelerating the development, deployment and sustainability of health interventions that will save lives and dramatically reduce the disease burden in developing countries. Funding in global health is provided in 3 areas: Infectious diseases and vaccines, HIV/AIDS and TB, and reproductive and child health. Grant eligibility and guidelines can be found on this website. Further information can be found on the 'global health fact sheets'.