Gates Foundation adds Iraq to its focus

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"The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is making its first foray into Iraq, funding a new initiative to relocate more than 150 scholars facing threat and persecution.

In a departure from its focus on projects in health and development, the foundation will provide $5m ($3.7m, £2.5m) for a project granting fellowships to Iraqi scholars seeking to continue their work at institutions in other countries.

A further $5m for the project has been approved by the US Congress."

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