Bill and Melinda Gates divorce could jeopardize billions in charity | Business| Economy and finance news from a German perspective | DW
Bill and Melinda Gates divorce could jeopardize billions in charity The founders of one of the world's largest private charities have pledged to continue their philanthropic work together despite their divorce. Some experts, however, say that might prove to be easier said than done. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation works in areas including malaria and polio eradication, child nutrition and vaccines The couple — with a combined wealth in excess of $130 billion (€108 billion) — have been among the most bighearted philanthropists over the past few decades, gifting more than $36 billi...