The World'S Wealthiest Philanthropists Are Using Their Personal Fortunes to Fund Global Good

"In addition to whatever assets life has nurtured in me, I have a disproportionate amount of money to share," MacKenzie Scott writes in her Giving Pledge letter.

"My approach to philanthropy will continue to be thoughtful.

It will take time and effort and care.

But I won't wait.

And I will keep at it until the safe is empty."

Scott, the former wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos, is among the world's richest people who have pledged to give away most of their money.

The Guardian has the full letter.

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