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Core values

- The Foundation has made significant contributions to public health, including efforts to end Covid-19 and prevent future health threats, and has donated millions of Covid-19 tests and supported vaccine access[1].
- They have worked to increase economic opportunity, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and have supported initiatives to provide renewable energy and reduce CO2 emissions[1].
- The Foundation has also focused on transforming food systems to ensure access to nutrient-dense, regeneratively grown food, and has served millions of meals through school feeding initiatives[1].
- Their work in urban resilience infrastructure aims to create climate-resilient cities, addressing critical infrastructure needs and promoting sustainable development aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals[3].
- The Foundation's use of data science for social impact helps empower underserved communities, address climate change, and improve access to clean water and other essential services[4].
- They have a long history of advancing inclusive economies, securing livelihoods, and building resilience to acute shocks and chronic stresses, investing over $17 billion in these efforts[5].