How The Biggest Philanthropists Are Changing The World

Published on March 5, 2020 By Leah Goldberg

Bill and Melinda Gates

Many people know of billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates’ efforts in the philanthropic arena. Bill is worth $106.9 billion as of 2020, and he spends his money wisely on many important charities. One of the projects close to his heart is the water, sanitation and hygiene project. 

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Gates’ charity spent US $200 million on research into sanitation technology creating a futuristic toilet that turns feces into drinkable water. The couple have donated more than $36 billion to charitable causes over the years.