Bill Gates announced that in 20 years he would give almost all his fortune to fight poverty and diseases. “There are too many problems to solve for me to stick to the means that could help others,” said Microsoft's co -founder. Funds, in the amount of around $ 200 billion, will be transferred through its foundation.
– Over the next 20 years I will pass my whole property through Gates Foundation to save and improve the lives of people around the world – he announced and added that his foundation would close the activities on December 31, 2045.
In the illustration he presented how the value of his property will fall by 99 percent. “People will say different things about me when I die, but I am determined, so that it is not” died of rich “,” Gates said.
Microsoft's co -founder referred to a significant limitation of expenditure on humanitarian aid through Western rule. United Stateswhich financed the largest part of humanitarian aid, drastically limited financing for the agency responsible for its delivery – USAID.
The 69-year-old philanthrop noted that there are also among countries that limit support for assistance organizations France and Great Britain.
Gates will support the needy
In a statement, Gates explained that he did not want infants, children and mothers to die for reasons that can be prevented. He also wants to limit the spread of diseases such as polio, malaria and measles, and limit poverty.
Gates presented his vision in a statement on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the foundation. Gates founded it with his then wife Melinda in 2000. Over time, another billionaire Warren Buffett joined them.
Gates, whose fortune is estimated at $ 108 billion, stated that the Foundation will spend about $ 200 billion. before the end of 2045, however, he noted that this amount may change depending on the condition of the markets and inflation.
The Reuters agency pointed out that the Gates Foundation is already very important in helping in places where people need it the most. In 2026, the foundation's budget will amount to $ 9 billion. Due to the role of Gates Foundation, many institutions, including World Health Organizationcriticized the billionaire and his initiative for having too extensive influence.
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