Bill Gates has pledged to donate the majority of his fortune, estimated at around $200 billion, to Africa. The announcement was made on June 2, 2025, at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Gates stated that the majority of his wealth will be given away over the next 20 years through his foundation. The Gates Foundation will be responsible for allocating these resources, focusing on improving maternal and child health, nutrition, and combating infectious diseases.
Gates aims to accelerate donations through his foundation, with the goal of ending its operations by 2045. He emphasized the importance of partnering with governments that prioritize the health and well-being of their people, noting that investments in primary healthcare have the greatest impact.