MrBeast opens surgical center in Ghana to help children rescued from slavery

MrBeast has opened a hospital in Ghana for children rescued from slavery and has responded promptly to those who accuse him of not dealing with the problems of the United States

The world’s most-followed philanthropist isn’t slowing down. YouTube star and humanitarian Jimmy Donaldson — better known as MrBeast — has just opened a brand-new surgical center in the heart of Ghana. The facility was built to provide medical care to children who were formerly enslaved in the fishing industry on Lake Volta.

The project was made possible through a collaboration with Ghana Make a Difference (GMAD), a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating children who have been exploited or abandoned. This region has severely limited access to healthcare, and the new hospital fills a dangerous medical void that has left many children without essential treatment.

If I listed everything we’ve done in America, this tweet would be a book

The initiative is part of a broader mission led by Beast Philanthropy, the charity arm of MrBeast launched in 2021. Over the past few years, the organization has made headlines for funding surgeries to restore sight, donating millions of meals across the U.S., supplying shoes to underprivileged children, and kickstarting educational programs.

Despite these efforts, some critics on social media have accused MrBeast of ignoring problems within his own country. In response, he fired back with a blend of sarcasm and clarity. On X (formerly Twitter), he wrote: “If I listed everything we’ve done in America, this tweet would be a book,” highlighting his team’s extensive domestic efforts like food drives and local aid projects.

Using fame to make a difference

Still, the backlash hasn’t overshadowed the positive response. Many supporters have praised the Ghana project as a powerful act of repair for historically neglected communities and a bold example of how celebrities can use their platforms for real change.

For MrBeast, the priority is clear: impact over applause. In a world where millions of children still endure slavery and extreme poverty, “every initiative counts,” he said. “We’re just getting started,” he added — a statement that hints at more humanitarian projects already on the horizon.

And while criticism makes noise, it’s the life-saving actions that truly speak loudest.