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After completing her divorce from Jeff Bezos in 2019, McKenzie Scott held $38 billion in Amazon shares, making her one of the world's richest women. Many expected one of three traditional scenarios: either entering a luxurious life, building a personal media empire, or establishing a huge charitable foundation.
However, Scott chose neither of these paths and shattered all the unwritten rules of the charity world. In his open letter, he wrote: "I will share the money until it runs out," and joined the "Giving Pledge" initiative, founded by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, promising to donate at least half of his wealth during his lifetime.
Unlike traditional savings, Scott's strategy is based on unrestricting bureaucracy and control. He doesn't demand a report, doesn't set conditions, and his name doesn't appear in the press. The money secretly reaches those in need and in many cases becomes the largest charity in history.
Scott's team works like a detective: they find organizations that are poor but do important things for society. This includes bankrupt food banks, rural hospitals operating with outdated equipment, and small social projects helping prisoners.
Organizations unexpectedly receive an email message: "We believe in your work and want to help." Millions of dollars will be directed to them without any conditions.
As a result of Scott's generosity, the Detroit Children's Hospital doubled its staff of psychologists, educational institutions received the largest funding, and shelters for victims of domestic violence expanded their capabilities during the pandemic.
Within a year, he transferred about $6 billion to about 500 organizations. The paradox is that, despite the rapid distribution of money, Amazon's net worth is growing due to the increase in the value of its shares.
According to Forbes, Scott remains one of the richest people in the world, but he does not focus on showing charity or holding public events. He demonstrated the effective direction of modern charity, proving that wealth can be distributed without showing off.
Mackenzie Scott's approach continues to improve the lives of thousands of people silently, as an example of high faith in humanity and true generosity.
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