Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2008, 08:31 MT
Gateses and Turner In Joint WHO Efforts
LOGAN, Ut- Melinda and Bill Gates were accompanied by Ted Turner as they were seen exiting a private jet on Wednesday . Turner and Gates are hoping to teach African societies about common sanitary procedures and how to use medicine. World Health Organization (WHO) is involved with the Gates Foundation in this endeavor. Gates said, “We’re teaching the people to fish, not just giving them the fish.” Gates and Turner agree that education about the humanitarian products these people are receiving will make the usage of the products more successful. Warren Buffet is also involved in this effort and will be contributing his money.
Malik Ok, an African Mayor met with the Gateses and Turner this week. Ok said they discussed his people’s needs and how to prevent diseases like measles, small pox, HIV, and AIDS from spreading. “People just give us supplies, but we don’t know how to use them,” Ok said. The small village Ok lives in has a high percentage rate of disease and Ok has high hopes that this education will help his people.
In 1999, the Gateses and Turner both donated considerable amounts to the World Health Organization, Rotary International and the United Nations Children's Fund in hopes to eradicate polio by the end of 2000. Though in the past it has been portrayed that Gates and Turner don’t have a good relationship, Gates feels confident that it is. “Turner approached us in this effort and we both have common goals,” Gates said.
Turner made the comment in 1997, "I'm putting every rich person in the world on notice that they're gonna be hearing from me about giving more money away..." he said after announcing his own generous intentions. Turner believes that “philanthropic competition will be an incentive and encourage them not simply acquire money, but to share their wealth. Ted Turner had no comment.
A later press conference will reveal more details and be held within the next week or so.
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