Top 20 Philanthropists

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Sunday praised the Bihar government's progress in fighting poverty and disease in the last 20 years. He said only a few places have been able to surpass the achievements made by the state.

Education is the most popular cause among the top philanthropists in the world, according to a study by wealth consultancy Wealth-X and Business Insider. Eighteen out of world's top 20 top philanthropists focused on educational initiatives in their giving, whether operating through their foundations or direct donations, says the study.

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Sunday praised the Bihar government's progress in fighting poverty and disease in the last 20 years. He said only a few places have been able to surpass the achievements made by the state.

Education is the most popular cause among the top philanthropists in the world, according to a study by wealth consultancy Wealth-X and Business Insider. Eighteen out of world's top 20 top philanthropists focused on educational initiatives in their giving, whether operating through their foundations or direct donations, says the study.