Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Improving access to digital financial tools where everyone benefits
How does the work of our partners come to life? How does that work create potential around the world? Watch, read, and experience the stories of good people doing great things that can lead to even greater things.
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One doctor’s journey to transform newborn care
An Indian pediatrician transforms newborn care by championing a life-saving approach.
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Videos
Why smallholder farmers are investing in a new kind of tilapia
While smallholder farmers are facing an increasingly difficult climate, it’s crucial to have climate-resilient resources to improve nutrition and incomes. Learn how an improved tilapia is one example of climate-friendly food that can reduce malnutrition.
What does Women’s Economic Power mean?
Why we must go beyond empowerment programs and build economic systems that work for women.
A scientist uses AI to give Africans control of their health
Darlington Akogo, Founder & CEO of minoHealth AI Labs, discusses how his product can save lives with a “digital doctor.”
Foundation facts
For the year ended December 31, 2023. Amount in U.S. dollars.
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Our role
For 20 years, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been committed to fighting the greatest inequities in the world.
How we work
We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers.
