Friday, November 18, 2022

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledges $7 billion for Africa

Wonderful! Whether or not you like the political views of Bill Gates, his philanthropy is breathtaking!

"The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said on Thursday [11/17/2022] it was committing $7 billion to Africa over the next four years, as Bill Gates warned that the Ukraine crisis was reducing the amount of aid flowing to the continent.

The Foundation's pledge, which is up 40% on the amount spent during the previous four years, will target projects tackling hunger, disease, poverty and gender inequality. Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, will take the biggest share. ..."

Gates Foundation pledges $7 billion for Africa as Ukraine war diverts donor cash | Reuters



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