Bill Gates and his wife Melinda have donated $10 million for the improvement of the living conditions of the urban poor in South Africa.

The South African Federation of the Urban Poor on Thursday disclosed this in statement saying the money was donated by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The money would be directed through the Slum/Shack Dwellers International, which is based in South Africa.

“The money will go directly to grassroots groups who are members of the Federation and SDI,” said the Federation.

“The Federation has constructed more than 13,000 housing units and provided tenure security to an additional 20,000 families since 1995. The fund is a breakthrough for slum dwellers to achieve their dreams and improve their housing, water and sanitation.”

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