Breakthrough Energy, an umbrella organization funded by Bill Gates that works on a sprawling range of climate issues, announced deep cuts to its operations in an internal memo on Tuesday. Dozens of staff members were cut, including Breakthrough Energy’s unit in Europe, its team in the United States working on public policy issues and most…
As the reality sets in that the United States is drastically diminishing its foreign assistance to developing countries, an urgent conversation is starting among governments, philanthropists, and global health and development organizations. It is centered on one crucial question: Who will fill this gap? Last year, the United States contributed about $12 billion to global…
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates is an inspiration to many when it comes to his rise to success and fame from humble beginnings. Be it his hard work in making Microsoft a huge success or his philanthropic works through his foundation, it is quite inspiring to note Gates’ extraordinary success in all fields. Here…
Graduation day dawned on May 16 at the Franklin, Mass., home of Emma Yell and her partner, James Ristaino, but the rain was so heavy that it was hard to tell. They had both hoped to cross the stage that day and receive their University of Massachusetts Dartmouth degrees after years of combining coursework with…
The Tata family, a powerful name in the global corporate sector, has long been symbolized with more than just industrial success. Beyond its corporate achievements, the Tata family is significantly rooted in philanthropic principles, creativity, and a strong dedication to societal improvement. With the tragic passing of Ratan Tata, the beloved industrialist, it is important…
