As for Bill Gates himself,philanthropy is also very important.He and his wife,Melinda,have donated 3.46 billion dollars to establish a fund to support charities that promote global healthcare and literacy.They hope that as we enter the 21st century new technological development in these critical areas may reap benefits for mankind. As for Bill Gates himself,philanthropy is also very important.He and his wife,Melinda,have donated 3.46 billion dollars to establish a fund to support charities that promote global healthcare and literacy.They hope that as we enter the 21st century new technological development in these critical areas may reap benefits for mankind.