Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of equality and dignity for everyone are foundational to the Gates Foundation’s work, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said, as he underlined that India pioneered solutions that can save and improve millions of lives across the Global South.
Gates was addressing a special celebration hosted by the Consulate General of India in Seattle in partnership with the Gates Foundation, showcasing Indian culture, arts and cuisine on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 156 th birth anniversary on Thursday.
“It’s fitting that we’re coming together on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The ideals he championed, the equality and dignity of every person, are foundational to the work we do,” Gates, Chair and Board Member of the Gates Foundation, said.
“Today, India stands as a g