During the pandemic, our foundation has intensified its commitment to investing in researchers and innovation ecosystems in low- and middle-income countries. This includes the next generation of Grand Challenges grants:…
Even though college is one of the biggest investments a person will make in his or her lifetime, that decision is often made absent any information about postsecondary value.
In July 2023, Revital Healthcare became the first-ever African manufacturer approved by the WHO to produce early activation auto-disable syringes—a milestone that will help diversify the geographic supplier base of…
Urgent action is needed to help smallholder farmers in places like sub-Saharan Africa adapt to climate change, which is already creating crisis conditions that threaten the livelihoods of millions of…
Mobile payments to vaccination workers are an important tool in the fight to end polio—a tool that promises to have similar benefits for any number of other public health initiatives.
We know how to make smart investments in equitable economic recovery. If the IMF and the international community fail to act now, decades of development progress will be lost.
Valerie Gonzales is an inspiration. A recent college graduate in Fort Worth, she navigated challenging circumstances as a college adviser during the pandemic to support and guide high school students…
To enhance the well-being of individuals and communities, it is critical for all students — particularly those currently most marginalized — to advance their education and training after high school,…
One change that is gaining traction is the move by colleges and universities to eliminate or make standardized admissions tests optional for prospective students to be considered for enrollment.
