While living conditions in many areas have improved in recent years, a child’s place of birth is still the biggest predictor of its future. Oh, yes and no matter where you are born, life is more difficult if you are a girl. These claims come from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a leading philanthropic organization for health and development. The group reports that some 500 million people worldwide lack basic health care or education. It also found that girls everywhere suffer from discrimination.