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The road to 2045

CEO Mark Suzman pens the foundation’s 2026 Annual Letter.

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For over 25 years, the Gates Foundation has been committed to tackling the greatest inequities in our world.

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Why is it getting harder to grow our food?

Climate change is making farming less predictable, especially for smallholder farmers. Here’s why that affects incomes and jobs far beyond…
Teaching kids in their national languages is transforming classrooms in Senegal

In Senegal, a national bilingual education model is helping children learn to read earlier, participate more confidently, and stay in…
How classrooms in Senegal are opening doors through bilingual education

A bilingual education program in Senegal is teaching children in both their home language and French. Watch how this program…
When we invest in women, everyone gains

From mentorship to health care to financial inclusion, investing in women strengthens families, communities, and economic development.
The road to 2045

With 20 years to go, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman lays out a roadmap for progress.
Helping every child reach their full potential—no matter where they’re born

For the next 20 years, our work is built on three pillars. Here’s why.
The digital finance fix helping Nigeria’s market vendors grow their businesses

See how a partnership between Lagos Business School and local innovators is using digital finance to empower small business owners…
Climate resilience is essential to a healthier, more prosperous world

We can’t secure health and prosperity without climate resilience. CEO Mark Suzman shares what works—and why now.
The digital solution giving Nigerians a fair chance

A locally built digital records system in Nigeria is protecting opportunities and transforming lives by making documents easy to access.
The cowpea farmer breaking norms in Nigeria

Meet the Nigerian farmer reshaping her community through climate-resilient cowpeas and women-led agricultural leadership.
A Kenyan agricultural economist is reviving ancient grains to boost climate resilience

Dr. Rebecca Jerop revives ancient grains like finger millet to help farmers adapt to climate change and improve nutrition and…
How an Indian scientist is developing climate-resilient chickpeas

Professor Chellapilla Bharadwaj is breeding higher-yield, hardier chickpeas, one of the cornerstone crops of his native India.

A mother’s mission to prevent spina bifida in Ethiopia

From hospital corridors to policy discussions, an Ethiopian mother is making families’ voices heard and advancing efforts to prevent birth…
How POCUS is changing pregnancy care in Kenya

The partnerships making it possible A handheld device may be small, but getting it into the hands of a trained…
Come to work with an obstetrician in Kano, Nigeria

Dr. Hadiza Galadanci—an OB-GYN and researcher in Kano, Nigeria—shows how practical innovations and local leadership are saving mothers’ lives today…
Bill Gates: I’m Still Optimistic About Global Health

“I don’t expect most governments to suddenly restore foreign aid to historic levels. But I’m an optimist,” writes Gates.
The next big leap in vaccines: protecting babies before they’re born

A South African scientist who helped shape modern immunization is now focused on saving newborns through maternal vaccines.
The game-changing PPH protocol saving mothers’ lives in Kenya

A lifesaving bundle of innovations is stopping postpartum hemorrhage in its tracks
This simple tool is helping prevent maternal deaths worldwide

A doctor’s first encounter with postpartum hemorrhage shaped a life-saving mission. Now his work is helping reduce maternal deaths across…
How a computer scientist is using AI to save mothers’ lives in Pakistan

Dr. Maryam Mustafa is building an AI tool to close dangerous gaps in maternal care and help more women in…
6 innovations transforming the future of global health

Six global health innovations saving lives—from drones to AI ultrasounds. Discover how these breakthroughs are transforming healthcare worldwide.
One doctor’s journey to transform newborn care

An Indian pediatrician transforms newborn care by championing a life-saving approach.
Bill Gates on how feeding children properly can transform global health

The stomach influences every aspect of human health, says the philanthropist.
Immediate kangaroo mother care is keeping more babies alive—and keeping mothers healthier too

The game-changer for preterm and low birthweight babies is gaining global traction.

How one scientist is helping to outsmart the world’s deadliest animal

From a lab in North Carolina, entomologist James Austin helped develop a new kind of mosquito net to protect families…
The malaria researcher who won’t quit: Dr. Faith Osier

Dr. Faith Osier watched malaria devastate communities across Kenya. Now she’s building the science to stop it.
The hidden journey of a vaccine

Every year, vaccines save the lives of 3.5 to 5 million people. But getting them into people’s arms is an…
The TB epidemic at a turning point

Meet the researchers and advocates making progress against tuberculosis through innovation and Africa-based leadership
The road to 2045

With 20 years to go, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman lays out a roadmap for progress.
How will global health innovations shape tomorrow? Take the quiz

Find out how cutting-edge future global health innovations will change the world of healthcare with our latest quiz.
Helping every child reach their full potential—no matter where they’re born

For the next 20 years, our work is built on three pillars. Here’s why.
What can the world learn from Cabo Verde’s fight against malaria?

A decades-long effort to eliminate malaria shows how persistence, partnership, and local leadership can turn an island nation into a…
One man’s mission to protect Liberia’s children from polio—one vaccine at a time

When polio resurfaced in Liberia after more than a decade, health worker Evans Lablah and his team mobilized a rapid…
The Global Fund works—these stories remind us why it’s essential

The Global Fund has helped save an estimated 70 million lives since 2002. Learn why continued investment is critical to…
Why two American teens want you to know about PEPFAR

A U.S. family witnesses PEPFAR’s life-saving impact in Kenya, sharing how global health programs change lives worldwide.
A new vaccine could change everything we know about tuberculosis

A new TB vaccine may save millions. Meet the South African doctor helping lead the charge.