When a woman has economic power, she lifts up her whole community. Dr . Stellah Wairimu Bosire, a Kenyan doctor and lawyer, has started a transformative program that boosts women’s access to healthcare and their ability to generate income. When women are healthy, their families, communities, and economies are too. Explore her inspiring story, and more, in our new series, “Greater Than the Sum": https://gates.ly/44JysoH
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We are a nonprofit organization fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.
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We are optimists, aiding in removing the barriers that limit people from reaching their full potential. In developing countries, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life.
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Five incredible women, one ambitious goal: unleashing their economic power. 💪 Tune in tomorrow, May 17th, to the first episode of our new series to hear from trailblazing women, including global health expert and gender equality advocate Dr. Stellah Wairimu Bosire. They’ll share how they’ve transformed their lives, and the lives of their communities.
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When farmer and musician James Mutinda restarted his music therapy work with children in his community, he discovered a sustainable approach to making music—reusing objects around him. ♻️🎵 This sustainable approach to caring for those around him is the thread that laces through everything James does—from music therapy to farm design to beekeeping. Read more: https://gates.ly/3WO2pC9
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Men have historically been the default in medical research. Nearly all everyday medications, like aspirin, come in male-specific dosages. Not only that, but women’s health conditions and needs—like endometriosis and contraceptives—are underfunded and under-resourced. It’s no surprise then that women spend 25% more time in poor health than men. This gap in global investment in women's health is not just a moral failing—it's a major obstacle to women's ability to pursue their ambitions and realize their full economic power. The good news? Closing the women's health gap would ensure women and economies are healthier. A recent report estimates that investing in women's health could add $1 trillion to the global economy as more women can enter the workforce and start businesses. Hear from Dr. Ru-found Cheng, our director of Women's Health Innovations, on four reasons to be optimistic that we're on the cusp of a global revolution in women's health. #NWHW2024 https://gates.ly/3WZL9dh
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CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Working to ensure everyone can live a healthy life & reach their full potential. Father, husband, optimist.
Melinda French Gates has played a crucial role in all that we’ve accomplished at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Her vision will leave a lasting legacy, and our foundation remains committed to creating a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life.
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CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Working to ensure everyone can live a healthy life & reach their full potential. Father, husband, optimist.
Today Melinda French Gates announced her decision to resign from her role as Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to focus on the next chapter of her philanthropy.
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This #InternationalNursesDay, we're honoring nurses’ life-saving work and reminiscing about Mark Suzman’s recent trip to Texas, where he learned about one program helping high school students get—and stay—on a pathway to a nursing career. ⚕ 🌐 The King Nurses in Training (KNIT) program in Houston, TX offers students personalized advising, career-oriented education, and the opportunity to dually enroll at the nearby community college. This ensures students’ learning experiences directly align with their future goals. Partners like these are helping set up the next generation of nurses for success. Learn more: https://gates.ly/44CcUKm
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We love Lana’s look, but mosquitoes don’t! 🦟 Bed nets treated with insecticides are proven to reduce cases of malaria. Learn more about why bed nets are critical to combatting malaria, and what else we can do to create a malaria-free world: https://gates.ly/4byEtqw 📷: New York Times/Amir Hamja
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This week, our co-chair Bill Gates met with leaders and young changemakers in Berlin to discuss the importance of stepping up development aid to improve the lives of millions. The first 20 years of this century saw unprecedented progress in global health and development with millions of lives saved. We must continue this trajectory, or risk falling backwards.
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This #TeacherAppreciationWeek we’re celebrating all educators, including former teachers on our staff, working to improve education systems and expand learning opportunities for all. 🍎✍️ Jennifer Rodríguez, Senior State Strategy Officer on the K-12 Education team, has worked in education for over twenty years. Thank you, Jennifer!