Support Bill Gates In Protecting Children From Preventable Disease

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Bill Gates is giving away nearly everything he owns while governments slash life-saving aid—millions of lives now hang in the balance.

Support Bill Gates In Protecting Children From Preventable Disease

Bill Gates is doing something few with great wealth ever consider—giving nearly all of it away.

By 2045, the Gates Foundation will close its doors after distributing $200 billion, with most of the funds aimed at saving lives and ending poverty in Africa1. The money will accelerate progress against preventable diseases, strengthen primary healthcare, and expand access to education and nutrition—especially for women and children2.

Global Health at a Crossroads

This pledge comes at a critical time. Government support for global health has been slashed. U.S. foreign aid, including funds for HIV/AIDS treatment, is being gutted under "America First" policies3. Gates warned that these cuts could reverse decades of progress and lead to millions of unnecessary deaths in the next few years4.

The Gates Foundation has already invested more than $100 billion since its founding in 20004. It has helped vaccinate children, improve maternal care, and develop tools to fight diseases like malaria and tuberculosis. Now, Gates is urging governments, researchers, and private companies to work together to reach those left behind.

Real Impact Through Innovation

He isn’t just giving money. He’s demanding results. Funded programs must meet clear goals, develop affordable solutions, and prioritize access in the world’s poorest regions4. In Rwanda, AI-powered ultrasounds are already helping doctors detect high-risk pregnancies faster and more accurately1. Gates says this is the kind of leap forward that could transform health systems across the continent.

A 20-Year Window to Act

He’s betting on bold innovation and urgent action. But he can’t do it alone.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support real, global change. Lives can be saved. Diseases can be defeated. A generation can rise.

Stand with Gates' pledge to give 99% and support a better future for all.

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More on this issue:

  1. F. Chothia, BBC News (2 Jun 2025), "Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa."
  2. C. Cheney, Devex (9 Jan 2018), "Bill Gates makes the business case for breakthroughs in global health."
  3. J. Rigby, Reuters (8 May 2025), "Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045, says Musk is 'killing' world's poorest children."
  4. K.R.W. Matthews and V. Ho, EMBO Reports (May 2008), "The grand impact of the Gates Foundation."

The Petition

To Mr. Bill Gates, President of the World Bank, Members of the United Nations, members of the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF,

We, the undersigned, support Bill Gates’ extraordinary commitment to give away 99% of his personal fortune—estimated to reach $200 billion—by 2045, with the majority dedicated to improving health and education across Africa and the developing world.

In a time when governments are cutting aid and global inequality is rising, this initiative could not be more urgent. Millions of people still die from preventable diseases, and far too many children grow up without access to basic education or healthcare. Investing in maternal nutrition, childhood immunization, and early education saves lives and lifts entire communities out of poverty.

Advancing health research leads to breakthroughs in vaccines, diagnostics, and treatment tools—many of which would never be developed without philanthropic investment. And expanding access to quality education empowers individuals to build stronger, more resilient societies. Together, they form the foundation for a healthier, more equitable world.

Gates’ pledge to sunset his foundation within two decades ensures these resources are put to use now, not later—when the need is most pressing. He is calling on other wealthy individuals and governments to join him in this race against time.

We call on global leaders, institutions, and citizens to support and amplify this mission. Let us champion bold, immediate action to end preventable deaths, eradicate disease, and ensure children everywhere have a chance to thrive.

A healthier, better-educated world benefits all of us—because when human potential is unleashed, progress knows no borders.

Sincerely,