Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott who sold half of her Amazon stake makes latest donation to a US non-profit mobilising youth and young adults to change culture around ...

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott and the American billionaire philanthropist has donated $20 million to Active Minds, a US nonprofit that works with young people to change the culture around mental health. The donation is the largest in the organisation's history and comes as Scott continues her large-scale charitable giving after selling a significant portion of her Amazon shares over the years.

As stated in the Fortune report, the latest gift is unrestricted, allowing the nonprofit to decide how the money should be used to expand mental health programmes, support young leaders and respond to community needs.Mackenzie Scott makes largest donation in Active Minds' historyFortune reported that Mackenzie Scott's $20 million donation is the biggest ever received by Active Minds.

The organisation focuses on mobilising youth and young adults to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma around mental illness. Unlike many large donations, Scott placed no restrictions on how the money should be spent."MacKenzie Scott's investment in Active Minds is transformative not just in its scale, but in its validation of young people as the primary drivers of change in mental health," Active Minds founder and executive director Alison Malmon told Fortune.She added, "Unrestricted support provides us with the flexibility to use resources where the need and opportunity are greatest, while simultaneously building our long-term capacity to meet this pivotal moment."The nonprofit said it plans to use the funding to strengthen its national network, support youth-led initiatives and expand mental health advocacy programmes for high school and college students.Mackenzie Scott’s donation comes amid youth mental health concernsThe donation comes as concerns over youth mental health continue to grow in the United States.

According to data cited by Fortune, around one in five American high school students seriously considered suicide in 2023, while many teenagers also reported symptoms of anxiety and depression.Mackenzie Scott has become one of the world's most active philanthropists in recent years. Since 2020, she has donated about $26 billion through her charitable efforts, supporting education, healthcare, climate action, food security and community organisations.Earlier this year, Mackenzie Scott donated $70 million to Meals on Wheels America, $72 million to Red Lake Nation College and $42 million to Elizabeth City State University.Get the latest technology news and updates.

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