...health interventions that will save lives and dramatically reduce the disease burden in developing countries.... committed to giving mothers and their children in the developing world an equitable chance at survival. Highly effective, affordable interventions can save lives and reduce the global burden of infectious disease. Remarks by Bill Gates at the World Economic Forum, Annual Meeting 2001: Diseases That Cause Poverty.Organizations working within these priority areas may submit a Letter of Inquiry. Search grants database...polio continues to infect children, especially those under the age of three.Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has been selected to receive the 2002 Gates Award for Global Health. 14,000 people become infected with HIV every day, the majority in sub-Saharan Africa. sharing the promise of new technologies with all citizens growing successful models that help all students achieve at high levelssupport improved teaching and learning, increased access to technology, and stronger home and community partnerships...includes links to reports, articles, books, or web resources that serve as starting points for those interested in learning about leadership development and school reinvention.reducing financial obstacles that prevent many deserving students from fulfilling their potentialIt is critically important that technology is available to everyone, regardless of race, gender, income or age.working with tribal leaders, librarians and educators to help bridge the digital divide among Native Americans...seeks to help organizations and communities in Washington State utilize digital technologies .Recent Library Grants......expand public access to information technologies, in public libraries and other community venues ......many groups still lag behind in terms of achieving access to computing and the Internet...support libraries throughout the world to help all individuals improve their lives through information and technology....provide access to computers, the Internet and digital information for patrons in low-income communities in the United States...working to improve the lives of people in the Pacific Northwest, the area in which we live and work.Every young person in America should leave high school ready for college, work and civic contribution. view recent Pacific Northwest grants view recent Pacific Northwest Press ReleasesBringing Innovations in Health and Learning to the Global CommunityFoundation Leadership and Teams informationfoundation will consider letters of inquiry from tax-exempt, charitable organizations whose requests fall within the program guidelines PO Box 23350, Seattle, WA 98102 phone: (206) 709-3140out-of-program grants and annual giving support for organizations and causes of special interest to the Gates familyagencies to whom we give grants have the greatest needs for volunteers We encourage candidates to apply for specific openings. Unsolicited resumes will not be retained. Stories about Global Health, Education, Libraries ...2000 Report and 1999 online (download 1998)Hightlights, announcements, search all press releases...2000 Report and 1999 online (download 1998)Stay informed ...Selected Speeches, articles, and commentary by foundation staff and leadership.See other eLearning mapping examplesEmail the artist: rwild@1-900-870-6235.comClick here to go directly to the Foundation's homepageclick here to return to the high level map ...