World Report: March 12, 2004 Vol. 9 Iss. 20
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- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Gates Gives and Gives
If you had $46 billion, what would you do with it? Bill Gates, the chairman of Microsoft and the world's richest man, gives a lot of his fortune to charity. Later this year, the Queen of England will make Gates a knight for his generous efforts.
One of Gates's biggest priorities is health. To date, he has donated $3.7 billion to poor nations. As a father of three, Gates is setting a good example. "My oldest is 7, so she understands that we're lucky enough to have some money to help people," he told TIME.
