Melinda French Gates
@melindagates
Philanthropist, businesswoman, & global advocate for women & girls. Co-chair of the @gatesfoundation. Founder of @pivotalventures. Author of The Moment of Lift.
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http://m-gat.es/3HtdOiA 01-07-2010 20:32:42
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From the lab to the boardroom, these champions are leading the charge against malaria. On #WorldMalariaDay we're honoring these impressive women whose work at the intersection of malaria & gender is saving lives & bringing us closer to a malaria-free world. #SheFightsMalaria š§µ
One in four African women is an entrepreneurābut women receive only a fraction of the business capital that men do.
In a new Gates Foundation paper, I wrote about how countries and decisionmakers can help close that gendered financing gap. m-gat.es/4b2ob97
If we can fix this countryās broken caregiving system, then we can enable women to more fully step in to their power, and as a result, improve society as a whole. #CareCantWait
āFor anyone who asks if we can afford paid leave and care, itās the wrong questionāthe question is, what returns will it pay?ā
A must-read from Dawn Huckelbridge and Ai-jen Poo in Glamour on the importance of #PaidLeave and a better care infrastructure. m-gat.es/3Q0kyrV
When you remove the barriers to someoneās potential, the possibilities are endless. Like our partners YouthForce NOLA who are providing students real-world skills for real-world success, and breaking down the barriers between underserved students & potential career opportunities.ā¦
Iām so inspired by Psalms Joseph, whoās working hard every day to achieve her goal of becoming a doctor. And thanks to YouthForce NOLA she has a whole community standing behind her, making sure nothing gets in the way of her dreams. m-gat.es/3TSKKWQ
Alternate headline: āClosing the gender gap in the workplace could fuel global growth, study reveals.ā
No matter how we frame it, the World Bankās new report shows that we need to make the workplace safer and more equitable for women all over the world. m-gat.es/3IMCfHv
A highlight of my L.A. trip last month was getting to talk with three brilliant leaders in entertainment and media, Tilane Jones, Amy Aniobi, and Carolina Groppa, about the importance of increasing diversity in Hollywood. Watch our conversation: m-gat.es/497kz4e
Proud to be cheering on my alma matter Duke University in #MarchMadness2024 . Good luck today Duke Womenās Basketball! (That's me on the right in the Duke sweatshirtš)
Itās so exciting to see womenās college basketball finally getting the attention it deserves. Looking forward to watching these powerhouse women during #MarchMadness š Who are you rooting for? m-gat.es/4aFaDjJ