At the World Bank #SpringMeetings , the Gates Foundation is calling for a fully funded #IDA21 to unleash women's economic power & tackle unsustainable debt. This support enables LICs to respond to the crises they face, creating a fairer, more equitable world.

Our partners YouthForce NOLA are connecting real-world work experience to underserved students so they can achieve real-life success. That’s why graduates like Dr. PJ can confidently say, “I’m 21 and I’m living my dream.”

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One in four African women is an entrepreneur, yet they face significant barriers to accessing capital.

In her new op-ed, @MelindaGates highlights the urgent need for systemic change to increase women’s access to capital and unlock women's economic power. Read more:…

Looking ahead to the #SpringMeetings where yesterday Ajay Banga highlighted the importance of #IDA21 :

'IDA is crucial for transforming development in lower-income countries - we're pushing for a serious IDA replenishment, aiming for faster, simpler, and more effective funding.'…

Access to clean water isn't just a basic need, it's a lifeline. Aira General Hospital in Ethiopia exemplifies this, offering vital health services while serving as a water source for the community. Better #WASH = Healthier communities Read more:

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As I prepare for my trip to Ethiopia, I'm reminded of my previous visits where I’ve been able to see the transformative impact our Gates Foundation partners are having in the region. I’m excited to return and to learn even more about their incredible work.

Some weeks ago, I spent a few days with my Gates Foundation Executive Leadership Team colleagues in London. We visited our partners at Imperial College London working on disease surveillance & modeling—fascinating work that will help us to act quickly against new diseases. #VaccinesWork

How did a dating app for cows lead to better grades? Producing higher-yield dairy cows means a thriving local economy, nutrition for kids, & funding for their education.

Health should not be a privilege but a fundamental human right for everyone. This #WorldHealthDay ’s theme, #MyHealthMyRight echoes our ongoing commitment at the @GatesFoundation to ensure all people have the opportunity to live healthy, productive lives.

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace serves as a great reminder of the profound impact sports can have on fostering unity and inclusion. Let’s continue to work together towards the common goal of ensuring a fairer, more just world for everyone. #SportDay

With confidence and enrollment in higher education declining in recent years, it's critical to empower students to find the career path that's right for them.

My new piece in GOVERNING highlights how Texas is strengthening #pathways to achieve this goal.governing.com/workforce/the-…

Our co-chair, Bill Gates, engaged in a discussion with Prime Minister @NarendraModi on how transformative innovations in India are solving health and development challenges for the poor and the vulnerable. India can play a pivotal role in addressing issues in emerging economies.…

This is the story of great people doing great things.

Gates Foundation partners are building innovations that will change the world—like higher-yield 🐄, better , 🚽, and 🦘-inspired newborn care.

These are the people at the center of this work:

Ending #TB is possible but it requires:

1️⃣ R&D investment in high burden countries.

2️⃣ Accelerated development of new vaccines, drugs & diagnostics.

3️⃣ Innovative financing & delivery, to ensure new tools reach people affected by TB.

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It was fantastic to connect with John-Arne Røttingen in London this week. I'm looking forward to continued collaboration between Gates Foundation and Wellcome as our organizations work together—alongside partners around the world—to advance innovation.

What might a Scottish cow have to do with infant mortality? The answer: a series of innovations unlocked by unrestricted human potential.

At the Gates Foundation we are proud to support our partners across the globe, as we work together to remove barriers preventing people from…

More investment in R&D is critical to accelerate the fight to #EndTB .

New #TB vaccines, diagnostics and drugs in the clinical pipeline could transform the way we find, prevent and treat one of the world's oldest diseases. #WorldTBDay healthpolicy-watch.news/tb-vaccine-tri…

Today’s United Nations resolution on #AI comes at a pivotal time for tech + humanity.
As AI races forward, we need to ensure no one is left behind.
Int’l Telecommunication Union already at work to ensure an inclusive + responsible #AI forGood that accelerates progress #ForPeopleForPlanet