Bill Gates' Unprecedented Philanthropy: Pledging $200 Billion for Global Aid

Bill Gates announced a commitment to donate $200 billion over two decades to aid the world's poorest. In an interview, he emphasized the impact of reduced foreign aid on global health, praised USAID workers, and called on the U.S. Congress for continued support against diseases like polio.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 08-05-2025 22:25 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 22:25 IST
Bill Gates' Unprecedented Philanthropy: Pledging $200 Billion for Global Aid
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Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates made headlines on Thursday by pledging an unprecedented $200 billion to support the world's poorest over the next two decades. Speaking to Reuters, the 69-year-old co-founder of Microsoft expressed his decision comes amid a climate of decreasing foreign aid, notably as the Trump administration reduces funding for international efforts.

Gates addressed concerns over drastic cuts in initiatives like those by the U.S. Agency for International Development. 'The number of deaths could rise again due to lack of resources,' Gates explained, stressing the importance of aid continuity. He also commented on Elon Musk's criticism, urging a firsthand understanding of the fieldwork done by USAID workers.

Reflecting on past achievements in global health, Gates articulated hopes for further eradication of diseases such as polio, while urging the U.S. Congress to maintain its funding levels. To illustrate the humanitarian needs, Gates challenged lawmakers to visit communities in Africa to witness the situation firsthand.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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