A little insight into why I started Pivotal Ventures ✨

Learn more about our work to get more power in the hands of more people in the U.S.—especially women—by removing the barriers that hold them back. pivotalventures.org

This The Seattle Times story is yet another heartbreaking reminder of why #CareCantWait . Our country must do more to address this crisis so that all parents have affordable, timely child care options. m-gat.es/3JGQWw8

Such great insights from Pivotal’s partners on how to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing in a tech-filled world. I especially loved the advice on how adults can be better allies to young people 💞 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Vaccines are one of the best tools we have to keep our loved ones healthy, prevent outbreaks from spreading, and help our communities flourish.

By working together to improve access to vaccines, we can get closer to a future where no one dies from a preventable death.

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 🧵

I can’t believe it’s been five years since my book, The Moment of Lift, was published! A lot has changed since then, but I’m more committed than ever to increasing women’s power and influence—here in the U.S. and around the world.

I’ve always loved spending time outside, and I’m so grateful for every beautiful place I’ve had a chance to visit—like Banff National Park in Canada (pictured here).

In honor of #EarthDay , what are some of your favorite outdoor spots? 🌍

One in four African women is an entrepreneur—but 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 country’s 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

“For anyone who asks if we can afford paid leave and care, it’s the wrong question—the question is, what returns will it pay?”

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

A quarter of all African women are entrepreneurs, but they face huge barriers to getting the capital they need to build their businesses. 

As @MelindaGates writes in her new Bloomberg op-ed, a few key reforms could help level the playing field. gates.ly/4cWMWFc

When you remove the barriers to someone’s 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.…

I’m so inspired by Psalms Joseph, who’s 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

There’s a $1.7 trillion gap between the credit women need and what they can get.

Ahead of the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings, I wrote about the steps leaders can take to help close financing gaps and build women's economic power. m-gat.es/3vUqQ5H

This is just a snapshot of the amazing work the @GatesFoundation’s partners are doing around the world. So inspiring!

Anyone who’s cared for a sick or aging loved one knows that it can be a deeply meaningful experience—and also a daunting one.

Our country must do more to get caregivers like Ruth the support they need so they can be there for the people they love. m-gat.es/3PEHCwc

Alternate headline: “Closing the gender gap in the workplace could fuel global growth, study reveals.”

No matter how we frame it, the World Bank’s new report shows that we need to make the workplace safer and more equitable for women all over the world. m-gat.es/3IMCfHv

The Worlds I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Li is the book on artificial intelligence everyone needs to read right now. I’m thrilled to share that from now until April 1, 2024, I'm giving away free digital copies of her book. Download your free copy and view terms at: momentoflift.com/WorldsISeeGive…

Wishing a very happy 90th birthday to the fabulous Gloria Steinem!

Gloria, thank you for encouraging generations of women to share their stories, fight for justice, and link arms with others to create the future we all want to see. Your leadership is an inspiration ✨

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