Bill Gates says most of the $200 billion he's pledged to donate will go to Africa
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Gates Pledges Majority of $200B Fortune to Africa Over 20 Years
Above: Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates smiles during a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on May 7, 2025. Image copyright: Bay Ismoyo/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
When billionaires play savior, their gifts often mask a deeper harm — cementing their power, evading taxes, and shaping policy to their will. Far from redistributing wealth, this “generosity” entrenches inequality, letting private empires pose as public good. True justice isn’t charity from the top — it’s accountability, humility, and power returned to the people they claim to help.
Narrative B
Bill Gates embodies transformative generosity, having already given over $100 billion through his foundation to save millions of lives worldwide. Driven by Andrew Carnegie's belief that "the man who dies rich dies disgraced," Gates dedicates his wealth and time to eradicating disease, ending poverty, and ensuring every child has the chance to thrive — a profound legacy of hope.