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Billionaire YouTuber MrBeast spent $10 million building a village in Ghana—he says viewers watch philanthropy videos less but ‘I’ll keep making them’

YouTuber MrBeast spent $10 million to build a self-sustaining village in Ghana designed to keep children out of cocoa farm labour. Despite facing criticism over his overseas spending and noting that viewers watch philanthropy content less frequently, he stated, "I'll keep making them." The project provides healthcare, education, and water to families affected by child labour. Additionally, his organization Beast Philanthropy has partnered with the Rockefeller Foundation to provide sustainable school meals across Ghana and Kenya.

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  • ✓ MrBeast spent $10 million to build a village in Ghana.
  • ✓ The village project aims to prevent children from working on cocoa farms.
  • ✓ MrBeast stated that viewers watch philanthropy videos less but he will continue producing them.
  • ✓ Beast Philanthropy and the Rockefeller Foundation are partnering to provide sustainable school meals in Ghana and Kenya.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 11 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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MrBeast responded to backlash regarding his overseas spending by asserting he supports his hometown of Greenville.

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  1. MrBeast spends $10 million building village in Ghana to combat child labour

    YouTuber MrBeast spent $10 million to build a self-sustaining village in Ghana designed to keep children out of cocoa farm labour. Despite facing criticism over his overseas spending and noting that viewers watch philanthropy content less frequently, he stated, "I'll keep making them." The project provides healthcare, education, and water to families affected by child labour. Additionally, his organization Beast Philanthropy has partnered with the Rockefeller Foundation to provide sustainable school meals across Ghana and Kenya.

    Why it matters

    The project targets the systemic issue of child labour within the West African cocoa industry. It represents a shift toward large-scale infrastructure philanthropy by digital creators. The controversy stems from debates over whether high-net-worth Americans should prioritize domestic needs over international aid.

    What is confirmed

    • MrBeast spent $10 million to build a village in Ghana.
    • The village project aims to prevent children from working on cocoa farms.
    • MrBeast stated that viewers watch philanthropy videos less but he will continue producing them.
    • Beast Philanthropy and the Rockefeller Foundation are partnering to provide sustainable school meals in Ghana and Kenya.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The village is described as self-sustaining.
    • The project is part of a Dubai-backed kindness campaign called 1 Billion Acts of Kindness.

    What to watch next

    • Verification of the village's self-sustaining status
    • Details on the Rockefeller Foundation partnership implementation
    • Further response from MrBeast regarding domestic versus international spending ratios
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. newsweek.com — MrBeast responds to backlash after spending $10,000,000 in Ghana
    2. Fortune — Billionaire YouTuber MrBeast spent $10 million building a village in Ghana—he says viewers watch philanthropy videos less but ‘I’ll keep making them’
    3. GhanaWeb — How an American YouTuber rebuilt a rundown village in Ghana with just $10 million
    4. Khaleej Times — Dubai-backed kindness campaign brings water, education and healthcare to Ghana village
    5. Big News Network.com — 1 Billion Acts of Kindness drives Ghana village development, sets global benchmark
    6. Graphic Online — How MrBeast built $10 million village in Ghana for families affected by child labour
    7. The Rockefeller Foundation — Beast Philanthropy and Rockefeller Foundation Partner on Nutritious, Sustainable School Meals in Ghana and Kenya
    8. Magzter — Kindness campaign revives Ghana village | Khaleej Times - newspaper
    9. The Times of India — MrBeast hits back at criticism over $10 million Ghana village project to combat child labour, says he ‘literally’ supports hometown Greenville after being questioned over overseas spending
    10. africa.businessinsider.com — MrBeast, YouTube’s most popular creator, builds a $10 million village in Ghana to keep children out of cocoa farm labour
    11. www.usatoday.com — MrBeast built a $10 million 'self-sustaining' village in Ghana
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