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Melinda French Gates

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Melinda French Gates

Dec 8, 2020 at 11:22 PM

Thanks to a teacher determined to offer computer science at my all-girls high school, I learned to love programming early on. It changed my life and set me down the path to a career in tech. I think every student should have the same chance.

Thank you to all of the teachers and organizations that are working to make computer science available and accessible to all students, everywhere.

By helping students imagine new possibilities for themselves, they’re doing the same thing for students across the country that my teacher once did for me. #CSEdWeek

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Dec 31, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Turning the page doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. It can mean taking lessons you’ve learned from good times and bad and applying them to a fresh new beginning. That’s my hope for the world in 2021. Happy New Year!

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Feb 4, 2021 at 5:46 PM

One of the things I’ve missed most over the last year is traveling to see our foundation’s work in action. I have photos all over our house of the women I’ve met on these trips. I’ve been thinking about them a lot amid the pandemic.

Has Anna in Tanzania gotten the information she needs to keep her family safe? How is Christina, a high school teacher in Kentucky, dealing with remote learning?

So many women face barriers in their daily lives. COVID-19 has only put up more. But if countries put women at the center of their pandemic response, I have hope we can build the more equal world that Anna, Christina, and all of us deserve. #tbt

For more, read our Annual Letter. https://m-gat.es/2Mp1ia6

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 12, 2020 at 7:33 PM

“Black women’s experiences of police brutality and their tireless contributions to mass social justice movements have almost always been left out of the picture, receiving far less media or political attention.”

Let’s change that.

#BreonnaTaylor #SayHerName

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Apr 2, 2020 at 8:54 PM

During disease outbreaks:

- Women are responsible for the majority of caregiving—at hospitals and at home.

- Maternal mortality rises.

- Domestic violence is a major concern.

Here's what this pandemic could mean for women and girls.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Aug 18, 2022 at 1:57 PM

The most generous people in the world aren’t philanthropists writing big checks. Rather, it’s the everyday givers who use whatever resources they have—such as their time, talent, and voice—to serve others. Anyone can be a giver.

I was honored to teach this class on impactful giving with MasterClass. I hope it inspires you to take the next—or first—step on your giving journey. m-gat.es/3CaBDtg

Melinda French Gates

Jan 26, 2021 at 5:55 PM

In 2014, my daughter Jenn and I stayed with a woman named Anna and her family in Tanzania. Anna told us about the small but courageous act that changed her life, her family, and her community.

Her story has stuck with me ever since. I wrote The #MomentofLift to share stories like Anna’s. I hope they inspire you like they’ve inspired me.

Melinda French Gates

Apr 10, 2020 at 10:43 PM

I spoke with Poppy Harlow about the way forward on #COVID19.

As researchers race to find a vaccine, we need to support vulnerable populations—in the U.S. and globally—that are feeling the impacts of this pandemic the most.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Feb 8, 2021 at 7:07 PM

Even before the pandemic, women did about three-quarters of the unpaid labor at home. Now, they’ve taken on even more cooking, cleaning, and child care than before. The cost is real, both to women and economies.

If governments want to rebuild stronger, they need to invest in caregiving.

Learn more in our Annual Letter: https://m-gat.es/2MD01My

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Nov 9, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Our democracy has never fully reflected the people it’s supposed to serve. And this summer, we were reminded that we still live in a place where decisions are made for women instead of by them. But yesterday, our country took some important steps toward more equal representation.

Voters elected a record number of women governors, including the first openly lesbian woman ever to hold the office. They also made it clear that they will vote to protect women’s rights.

I’m inspired by the many women of all backgrounds who organized, donated, voted, and ran for office. We must keep up the fight to change the face of power.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Oct 24, 2019 at 4:54 PM

In 1988, the wild polio virus was present in more than 125 countries and paralyzed 350,000 people every year—mainly young children. That year, the World Health Assembly set a goal to eradicate the disease and formed the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

Since then, immunization efforts have reduced the number of wild polio cases by more than 99 percent. This past August, Nigeria—the last polio-endemic country in Africa—reached three years without a single case of wild polio.

That happened largely thanks to the fearless efforts of some 20,000 courageous women—community volunteers who go door-to-door to administer vaccinations to children. Their work builds trust and protects communities. These women are on the front lines of the global fight against polio.

This World Polio Day, join me in celebrating these true heroes in the effort to #EndPolio once and for all.

Photos by © Andrew Esiebo/UN Foundation.

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 14, 2021 at 5:09 PM

#DearGrad: As the mom of a graduating senior, I've seen up close how challenging and downright strange the last year of high school has been for the Class of 2021. You traded classrooms for webcams, the lunchroom for the kitchen table, and now you might be adding a mask to your cap and gown. But you made it—and you should be very proud. I can say with firsthand experience that your family and friends are! 🎓

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Oct 16, 2019 at 6:48 PM

Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee knew that a problem as complex as global poverty would require an intricate solution, and so they did what all good economists do—they dug into the data. They studied every piece of information available to them about the poor, from their nutrition to their purchases to their education.

They used that data to develop a groundbreaking, experimental approach to improving the lives of the world’s poorest—and it just earned them, along with Michael Kremer, the Nobel Prize in Economics.

Congratulations, Esther, Michael and Abhijit! Your work makes me hopeful about the progress we're making in the fight against global poverty.

Melinda French Gates

Jun 28, 2023 at 4:04 PM

A few months before I finished grad school, I had a conversation that changed the trajectory of my career—and my life.

I had traveled home to Dallas to meet with IBM, the corporate giant that recently offered me a full-time job. I assumed I’d accept the offer since I’d worked there in undergrad and grad school and liked it, but I had one more company to interview with first: a small startup in Seattle called Microsoft. When I shared this with the IBM manager, she stopped me mid-sentence and said: “If you get a job offer from Microsoft, you have to take it.”

I was shocked to hear this from someone who built an amazing career at IBM—and from the person who would be my boss if I took the job. But she spotted an opportunity for me to advance in a fast-growing tech company, and in a field where it was rare for many women to work, let alone work their way up.

When I met the Microsoft team and learned about their projects, I was enthralled by the innovation happening right before my eyes. I saw a chance to be a part of the future. When I got an offer, I couldn’t stop thinking about what the IBM manager said. So, I listened to my gut, and I decided to take the risk.

Betting on myself—and turning down one opportunity for a different one, even when I didn’t know how it would turn out—was one of the best decisions I ever made, and one of the best lessons I ever learned.

I’d love to know: What #CatalystMoment helped shape your career? What did you learn from it?

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Dec 3, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Women are half the population. Yet their voices are too often missing from the news.

A new report commissioned by the foundation examined media coverage in six countries. It found:

- Women were up to six times less likely than men to be quoted in the news as experts or sources.

- Less than 1% of stories discussed gender equality.

Expanding women’s power and influence will benefit everyone. This must include increasing the number of women who are in the news telling stories and shaping perspectives.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 24, 2020 at 8:36 PM

It’s critical that tech companies address the bias embedded in artificial intelligence systems—and I'm glad to see many rethinking the use of facial recognition software in policing over the past few weeks.

I’m also thankful for the advocates and researchers, including Timnit Gebru, Joy Buolamwini, and Deborah Raji, who have worked to raise awareness of the dangers of racial and gender bias in AI and drive accountability in the field.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Dec 21, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Madame Pélicot is a beacon of extraordinary strength and courage—lighting the way for survivors everywhere to share their stories and fight for justice. Thank you, Madame Pélicot.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 5, 2019 at 3:39 AM

If we want to use digital technology to close gender gaps, women MUST be part of building and designing it. What a phenomenal conversation with Shivani Siroya, Roya Mahboob and Judith Spitz. And thanks to Nick Oketch for showing us how it can be done. #WD2019

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Melinda French Gates

Jul 14, 2020 at 7:51 PM

History holds examples of past crises that momentarily reshaped caregiving norms for men and women. But once the emergencies were over, traditional gender roles snapped back into place.

The aftermath of this pandemic can and must be different.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Dec 11, 2019 at 4:57 PM

This is a fascinating look at how bias in technology has affected how we perceive women’s voices, and how we can better design tech to overcome that bias.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Aug 22, 2023 at 6:39 PM

One of the best parts of my job is traveling to meet with passionate advocates for gender equality. This summer, I've had a number of opportunities to do just that and stand for women's economic and political power all over the world.

Now that I’m back home, I’m taking some time to reflect on what I learned and rest up for the work ahead. How do you like to recenter after a busy period?

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 13, 2022 at 8:05 PM

When it comes to gender equality, Sweden is leading the way. More countries can follow suit by gathering data to understand the challenges that women face, tackling poverty with cash transfer programs, and building strong care economies. Lina Thomsgård and I discussed how in Vogue Scandinavia:

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Oct 1, 2024 at 1:31 PM

I am so excited to announce that my new book, The Next Day, is coming out in April 2025!

In The Next Day, I write about some of the hardest, most beautiful, most meaningful experiences of my life—and what they have taught me about embracing uncertainty, navigating loss, and leaning into new beginnings.

I can’t wait to share this book with you! Learn more at

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Melinda French Gates

Apr 4, 2019 at 2:39 PM

It used to be that when you pictured a computer programmer, you pictured a woman. I’m confident this next generation will make it that way again.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 17, 2024 at 11:13 PM

Yesterday, I got to watch my youngest Phoebe Gates graduate from Stanford University—the university that gave my dad a scholarship to study mechanical engineering back in the 1960s. I also had the honor of giving Stanford’s commencement speech, which was pretty fun. 😊 And while these amazing graduates already have everything they need inside of them to make their mark on the world, I offered them three pieces of advice on embracing life’s transitions. Watch the full speech:

Melinda French Gates

Mar 25, 2022 at 4:04 PM

It's hard to be what you can't see.

I love this #WomensHistoryMonth exhibit from IF/THEN and the Smithsonian Institution, which honors modern-day women innovating in STEM. I hope it inspires young women everywhere to imagine themselves as the next trailblazers.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Dec 8, 2023 at 5:10 PM

If I could sum up my recent trip to Malawi and South Africa with Michelle Obama and Amal Clooney in one word, it would be “hopeful.” Here’s why.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Nov 4, 2022 at 7:28 PM

This year, we were reminded that we still live in a country where decisions are made for women instead of by them. If we want to change the face of power in this country, we have to make our voices heard.

It’s important to make a plan to vote. I have mine. Do you have yours?

Visit https://lnkd.in/gFph5jfh to find your polling place.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Aug 1, 2023 at 6:12 PM

We need more women in public office—making decisions, controlling resources, and shaping policies and perspectives.

Learn more: https://m-gat.es/3q5KeKb

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Melinda French Gates

Aug 18, 2020 at 4:02 PM

As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, I’ve been thinking a lot about why we know the names of some activists who fought for women’s voting rights and not others, and why the complicated history of the amendment’s passage can be a call to action for us now.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jul 1, 2019 at 4:19 PM

Whether it’s running for office, starting an organization, or becoming a champion bodybuilder, I hope reading these incredible women's stories inspire you to pursue your dream at any age.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jan 25, 2021 at 5:39 PM

The pandemic poses an enormous risk to the ability of girls around the world to fulfill their potential. This piece makes a powerful case for why countries need to invest in girls in this pivotal moment.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jul 20, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Earlier this year, I talked with experts about what leaders can do to promote more opportunity for women in tech to accelerate economic recovery. These brilliant women shared insights on innovative ways to create opportunities and make our economy more equitable, prosperous, and resilient. Thank you Dwana Franklin-Davis, Allie K. Miller, Leslie Lynn Smith.

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Dec 11, 2020 at 8:20 PM

As former First Lady Rosalynn Carter wisely points out, if you’re not already a caregiver, one day you’re going to need one–or become one.

Today, 53 million Americans serve as unpaid caregivers for loved ones–a responsibility made even harder by COVID-19.

I’m grateful to Rosalynn Carter and her Institute for Caregivers for elevating the needs of this essential group at the national level. https://m-gat.es/3a2vSzR

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 15, 2021 at 6:25 PM

Workers and their families lose $22.5 billion in wages every year because they don't have access to paid leave. Vicki is right—we can't afford NOT to have a national paid leave policy.

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Melinda French Gates

Jul 5, 2023 at 10:18 PM

Every time another woman gets elected to public office, I think about all the girls and young women who will look at her and think, “I can do that, too.”

We’ve made historic progress in increasing women’s representation in public office, but we have a lot more work to do to ensure our government looks like the people it serves.

Melinda French Gates

Dec 15, 2021 at 5:44 PM

This is the time of year I love looking back on the things that inspired me, challenged me, and gave me hope. What were some of your favorite moments from 2021?

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 25, 2020 at 6:34 PM

As we continue to focus on and work toward dismantling systemic racism, I’m returning to this fascinating talk at Goalkeepers 2019 by Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt who discusses the brain science behind implicit bias and what we can do to address bias in our daily lives.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 23, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Real reform is possible when leaders take action. Thank you Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto for our conversation on public health and climate action to meet people’s needs. We face big challenges, but we can accelerate progress if we work together.

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Mar 23, 2022 at 6:17 PM

We know that empowered women transform societies—yet the data show that the path to true equality is still years away, missing the mark for United Nations #SDG5, achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls.

We can accelerate the pace of progress, but only if we put women at the heart of policies, programs, decisions, and pandemic recoveries.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 22, 2021 at 10:55 PM

What is paid family and medical leave, and why does it matter? Here's a smart piece with answers, facts, and some startling stats.

Melinda French Gates

Oct 25, 2019 at 5:13 PM

“When we start discussions about the gender or racial wealth gap with ‘It’s hard,’ we are basically saying we have permission to fail. We don’t use that phrase with any other metric in business. If you think ‘It’s hard,’ the next thing you say is you are going to work until midnight, or you are going to invest in figuring this out. If we take away ‘It’s hard’ when thinking about how to close the gaps, we’ll start running different plays.”

Read the full interview with Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of Chase Consumer Banking on how we can start closing the gender wealth gap.

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Feb 7, 2020 at 6:32 PM

It was great catching up with Ingrid Nilsen for #BookTube. We talked about what inspired me to write The #MomentofLift as well as my “proud pleasure” (love that she’s reframing “guilty pleasures”).

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Nov 23, 2021 at 5:59 PM

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Let's celebrate by passing a #PaidLeave policy so caregivers can take time away from their jobs without threatening their financial stability. #CareCantWait

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

May 2, 2023 at 1:42 PM

It's finally here! The first title from Moment of Lift Books—Radical Inclusion, by the amazing David Moinina Sengeh, hits shelves in the U.S. today. I can't wait for everyone to read David's story. m-gat.es/40RVA0K

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Melinda French Gates

Jul 9, 2024 at 10:28 PM

I recently sat down with Jay Shetty to talk about embracing change, navigating imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and channeling my values into my work. I hope you’ll check out our conversation!

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Jun 22, 2023 at 11:07 PM

Thank you Emmanuel Macron, President William Ruto, Kristalina Georgieva, and Ajay Banga for discussing ways we can better prioritize the needs of low-income countries at the Paris Summit for a #NewGlobalFinancingPact.

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

May 15, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Bill Gates and I joined iHeartRadio to congratulate the graduating class of 2020 and to answer their questions about navigating life right now.

Our message to them?

In these difficult times, young people have a role to play in building a healthier, more equal world.

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