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**Philanthropy** is the inclination or effort to ensure the well-being of mankind. It originated from Greece almost 2500 years ago. Philanthropy had not caught on as a Western tradition until this era, and it is one of the few modern ideals which I esteem. Generally, it means charity to those who are less fortunate than you. A great example of Philanthropy is the [|Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation]. Bill Gates is a business giant and the founder of Microsoft. He retired and he and his wife started a foundation that donates millions of dollars to third world countries. It has a large foothold in our society, as we respect and admire those who practice charity.