How does a dating app for cows lead to better grades? The connections our partners create to make the world better can be unexpected, but one thing is clear: When you remove the barriers to someone’s potential, the possibilities are endless.
Child deaths have decreased by more than half since 1990. Vaccines have played a critical role in this success. 💉
@BillGates
explains.
#WorldImmunizationWeek
A malaria-free world is possible.
This
#WorldMalariaDay
, we’re highlighting 3 innovations that will help us fight this deadly, but preventable, disease.
Yesterday, I met incredible people in the Sidama region of Ethiopia, learning about high-impact health work from immunization to family planning. I’m energized by what I saw, and grateful to our partners for an amazing day. Here are some of my highlights:
Closing the global gender gap could add $7T to the world economy.
@melindagates
shares how building women’s economic power is key to a better future in an interview with
@NewsHour
:
The key to fighting malaria is innovating to stay ahead of the disease.
Ahead of
#WorldMalariaDay
, we’re celebrating life-saving innovations, like the G2 interceptor nets. Over three years, nets like these prevented 13 million cases of malaria.
We can protect communities and our planet at the same time. 🌏
That’s why we’ve pledged $1.4 billion to help smallholder farmers adapt to climate change.
#EarthDay
In Africa, women entrepreneurs struggle with access to finance.
We join
@gatesfoundation
&
@KCBGroup
to launch a €30 million pilot microfinance programme and overcome barriers to financial inclusion in Kenya.
👉
#SpringMeetings
Behind every closed door is a missed opportunity for women to reach their full potential.
This is why we are working across sectors with partners to create a more equitable financial system that leaves no one behind.