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Buffett, lecturer at columbia university and grandson of warren buffett, discussing the new book 40 chances. Howard buffett finds 40 chances to get philanthropy right. Finding hope in a hungry world, written with his son howard w. Npr stories about 40 chances warren buffett left, howard g. Miguel forbes 40 chances is easyreading earnestness from a dedicated dogooder. We are proud to partner with the world food prize foundation and the tony blair africa governance initiative in recognizing these four extraordinary people. Howard set out to help the most vulnerable people on earthnearly a billion individuals who lack basic food security. Finding hope in a hungry world documents the people, places, and experiences that have shaped his evolving views of the role of philanthropy in addressing the worlds most difficult challenges more. He served as the executive director of the howard g.
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