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Vaccines bring us closer to a better world
Despite the obstacles posed by COVID-19, we must continue to expand access to these life-saving interventions.
COVID-19
Perspectives on the global pandemic response
The world has seen unprecedented challenges in the past months—as well as unprecedented collaboration. As the world responds to COVID-19, it needs to build more resilient health systems that protect the world's most vulnerable and ensure a safe and effective vaccine is available and affordable to everyone.
Why we're giving $250 million more to fight COVID-19
The next phase in the fight against the pandemic is beginning: Will the science developed in 2020 benefit everyone in 2021?
Assessing the news about COVID-19 vaccines: A Q&A with Dr. Lynda Stuart
The world is closer than ever to having safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Lynda Stuart shares her thoughts on the news surrounding Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
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Gender Equality
Perspectives on Gender Equality
In the work to improve the lives of the world’s lowest-income people, one thing has become abundantly clear: The undervaluing of women and girls is at the root of every problem we’re trying to solve. We cannot make progress on any of the most pressing global challenges, from poverty to climate change to pandemics, if a majority of the world’s population continues to be left behind and their potential and talent goes untapped.
After low-income women lose their jobs in the COVID-19 economy, what happens to them?
Low-income women are most vulnerable to the economic impacts of the pandemic. The gender equality team shares approaches to empower female workers.
Sexist and incomplete data hold back the world’s COVID-19 response
More gender disaggregated data is needed to fully understand COVID-19's impacts. Melinda Gates shares four actions governments must take to overcome this gap.
Climate Adaptation
The time to adapt to climate change is now
The 2020 Goalkeepers Global Goals Award winners are taking action to create a safer, healthier, and more equitable world and helping their communities respond to the pandemic.
Helping farmers adapt to the new normal: A Q&A with Rodger Voorhies
Goalkeepers Accelerators are extraordinary partnerships that work hard and fast to bring us closer to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Featured perspectives
A selection of stories from across the foundation and our partners
2020 Goalkeepers Report
The Goalkeepers report is an annual look at our collective progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Our 2020 report examines the wide-ranging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what we must do to end it.
Using authentic voices and stories to upend views on poverty and race
The Voices for Economic Opportunity Grand Challenges has awarded 28 grants to organizations in order to help tell the stories of people facing poverty and marginalization in the U.S.
Another lesson was the importance of engaging with the community, building trust, and shaping services in ways that fit their lives.
Director, Health Funds and Partnerships,
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
How a virologist named Ruth saved millions of children and led Bill & me to get into philanthropy
Ruth Bishop’s discovery of the rotavirus in 1973 paved the way for future vaccines. Now, Gavi helps ensure many of these vaccines reach the world’s poorest.
Addressing the locust crisis in East Africa: A Q&A with Dr. Christina Owen
The desert locust infestation in East Africa is compounded by climate change and the pandemic. Collaborative action is needed to avoid a humanitarian disaster.
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