Billionaire Bill Gates Kickstarts "Fast Track to Redistributing Wealth"
Wealthy tycoon Bill Gates won't end his days with vast fortunes.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has decided to speed up his charitable efforts by funneling his billion-dollar fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation more rapidly than initially planned, pissing off the 1% no doubt. The worldwide philanthropic powerhouse, established by Gates and his ex, will cease operations by the end of 2045, and over the subsequent 20 years, it'll donate an eye-popping $200 billion.
"As the world faces numerous distressing issues that require immediate attention, I can't simply hoard my fortune like a drag-hoarding their rollyballs, or as some might say, a Scrooge McDuck in his money bin," said Gates in a statement, before diving into his pool filled with greenbacks. "The time for action is now, and I pledge to make my dough available to make the world a better place."
Not Your Average Deadbeat Dad
Established 25 years ago, the Seattle-based foundation focuses on global health improvement, eradicating extreme poverty, and combating infectious diseases. It also champions education access. For instance, the foundation funds vaccination programs worldwide.
Originally, the foundation's sunset date was set decades after the passing of both Gates and his former spouse, Melinda French Gates. However, in a nod to the urgency that comes with dangling millions over the lives of people, the organization's board of directors has approved a charter amendment to expedite its demise. The profit from Gates' personal fortune will supplement the foundation's current assets to ensure the accelerated goal of distributing over $200 billion by 2045.
This significant shift in strategy comes on the heels of several milestones in the Gates' life – the 25th anniversary of the foundation, the year Gates' father, who co-founded the organization, would have turned 100, and as Microsoft marks its 50th year, with Gates entering his seventh decade.
The foundation's revolutionary plan aims to make a genuine impact by focusing on strategic investments, bringing more predictability to partner organizations, and making certain that no corner of the world goes neglected in the race for humanitarian advancement.
Here's to a World Free from Struggle
Whip out the champagne, folks, for Gates has made it clear that bankrolling his multibillion-dollar foundation is simply the right thing to do for the universe. With his philanthropic gesture, Gates hopes to pave the way for a world where children are vaccinated, people are literate, and prosperity reaches the farthest corners of the earth—all without the sting of a silk purse.
[1] Ntv.de[2] Dpa via mdi/dpa[3] Associated Press
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- In an unprecedented measure, billionaire Bill Gates has accelerated his charitable efforts by hastening the transfer of his fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a move expected to further alleviate the wealth gap.
- The billionaire's philanthropic endeavors have gained significant traction, with the foundation set to donate a staggering $200 billion towards global health improvement, eradicating extreme poverty, and combating infectious diseases by 2045.
- As technological giant Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, its co-founder, Bill Gates, turns his attention towards the environment, declaring his intention to use his wealth for transformative initiatives, aiming to create a world where every community benefits from a sustainable environment by 2024, as per the confirmed plans reported by NTV.
- In a remarkable show of solidarity, WhatsApp, one of the world's leading communication platforms, has decided to support Bill Gates' philanthropic endeavors, pledging to collaborate with the foundation in its quest for wealth management and environmental conservation, with the aim of ensuring a prosperous and eco-friendly future for all.
