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Mexican Program Receives Access to Learning Award
The foundation presented its annual Access to Learning Award to the Vasconcelos Program of Veracruz, Mexico, for its innovative efforts to bring information technology and training to remote, indigenous communities.
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Working Together to Combat Tobacco
The foundation has joined with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to combat the global tobacco epidemic. Learn more about our joint efforts and how tobacco control can save lives.
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Foundation Celebrates Groundbreaking
Melinda Gates, along with Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and more than 500 guests, recently marked the groundbreaking for the foundation’s new campus.
http://br.thenewsmarket.com/GatesFoundation/br/story/Latestnews.aspx
Bill Gates Transitions from Microsoft
Bill Gates will leave his day-to-day role at Microsoft June 27, 2008 to dedicate more time to the foundation.
http://br.thenewsmarket.com/GatesFoundation/br/story/Latestnews.aspx

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The Seattle-based foundation was established in 2000 and is led by CEO Patty Stonesifer and co-chairs William H. Gates Sr., Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates. The foundation has an endowment of approximately $33 billion as of December 31, 2006, which includes $1.6 billion from the first installment of the gift from Warren Buffett recorded August 24, 2006. 

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