Because there is a future in every child
– not a fate
Government austerity measures deprive children of vital support.
Of all the countries that provide foreign aid, the United States is the largest donor of foreign aid to countries like South Africa.
Under President Trump's administration, US foreign aid to countries like South Africa has been severely cut. Key programs like PEPFAR and USAID, which have previously played a crucial role in supporting South Africa's health system, have been particularly affected.
Private foundations like the Bill Gates Foundation promote health, education, and poverty reduction around the world—especially in disadvantaged regions like South Africa. Following the government's withdrawal, Bill Gates announced in May 2025 that he would donate his entire fortune by 2045.
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South Africa, with a Gini coefficient of 63, is the country with the most unequal income distribution between rich and poor.
