2025 Goalkeepers event : Gates Foundation

 With Millions of Children’s Lives on the Line, Bill Gates Says Humanity Is at a Crossroads

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Summary
At the 2025 Goalkeepers event in New York, Bill Gates urged global leaders to reverse steep health aid cuts and commit to saving millions of children’s lives by 2045.

He announced a $912 million pledge from the Gates Foundation to the Global Fund’s 2026–2028 replenishment cycle, highlighting its proven record in reducing deaths from AIDS, TB, and malaria. Gates emphasized a roadmap that combines renewed investment in global health initiatives, strengthened primary health care, and scaling affordable innovations like long-acting HIV drugs, maternal vaccines, malaria eradication tools, and AI-driven delivery of medicines.

The 2025 Goalkeepers Report will be released in December 2025

The event also recognized Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with the 2025 Global Goalkeeper Award for leadership in increasing health funding and hosting the Financing for Development Conference. Ten Goalkeepers Champions, including David Beckham, John Green, and Osas Ighodaro, were honored for contributions to child health and advocacy. Gates stressed that while child health outcomes face severe threats from shrinking budgets, long-term prospects remain strong if governments act decisively.

Quotes
“Humanity is at a crossroads. With millions of children’s lives on the line, global leaders have a once-in-a-generation chance to do something extraordinary.” – Bill Gates

“What’s happening to the health of the world’s children is worse than most people realize, but our long-term prospects are better than most people can imagine.” – Bill Gates

“An entire generation is alive today thanks to the world’s generosity, smart investments, and the hard work of governments and Global Fund partners. Now, we must go further so the next generation grows up in a world where no child dies from preventable causes.” – Bill Gates