Bill Gates shares how Nelson Mandela inspired him
Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day, multi-billionaire Bill Gates told the world how the late president inspired him. Nelson Mandela is one of the most prominent South Africans, and most people consider him the national father. ALSO READ: Nelson Mandela Day: Two new statues of Madiba to be unveiled He worked tirelessly until his last day to see democracy […]
Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day, multi-billionaire Bill Gates told the world how the late president inspired him.
Nelson Mandela is one of the most prominent South Africans, and most people consider him the national father.
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He worked tirelessly until his last day to see democracy in South Africa and worldwide.
His hard work meant that Mandela had to deal with and integrate with many other countries, and they appreciated him.
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Despite all the praise from many South Africans, Bill Gates’ message on Nelson Mandela Day impressed South Africans.
He spoke at large of the works Mandela did and said of the commitment that inspired him.
BILL GATES TELLS HOW NELSON MANDELA INSPIRED HIM
Sharing on Instagram, Bill Gates details Nelson Mandela’s courage and wisdom, saying it changed the world.
“Nelson Mandela’s courage and wisdom changed the world.” said Gates.
He said Nelson Mandela’s leadership in battling HIV/AIDS inspired him.
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He also said he remembered him for the lives he touched and the legacy he left saying.
“His leadership in battling HIV/AIDS still inspires me. I’m remembering him today for the lives he touched, the difference he made, and the legacy he left.”
Even though Bill Gates disabled comments, many fans liked that Nelson Mandela’s great work inspired him.
BILL GATES’ HUMANITARIAN WORK
The Microsoft co-founder is not only a man who talks without doing action.
Nelson Mandela inspired him, and Bill Gates did much humanitarian work worldwide.
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In 2022, he gave $5 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to back its work in global health, development, policy and advocacy and the U.S.
Besides helping through Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill also does a lot of charity work in many ways.
He also inspires many young entreprenuers and he does help and mentor them a lot.