Economic policy and financing decisions profoundly affect the pace of progress in advancing human development and alleviating extreme poverty. We work with economic policymakers and development finance institutions to advocate policies that boost global health and development.
U.S. international assistance saves lives and strengthens America by stopping the spread of infectious diseases like Polio and Ebola before they reach our borders, preventing children from starvation, and keeping…
Milestone year kicks off with name and logo change; new Chief Communications Officer joins Executive Leadership Team SEATTLE (January 16, 2025) – At the start of the Gates Foundation’s 25th…
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Discover how strategic financing can drive real progress on development and climate goals. Our latest white paper, introduced by our CEO Mark Suzman, outlines key principles that can help us…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 April 2024 – Saudi Arabia and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today pledged to work together to help protect 370 million children annually from polio…
WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launch “Humanly Possible” campaign to scale up vaccination programmes around the world during World Immunization Week 2024 Joint News Release 24…
The Gates Foundation has committed to spending $8.6 billion in 2024 to help meet mounting needs and fund innovative ways to save and improve lives. Many philanthropists are stepping up, but…
The Gates Foundation has committed to spending $8.6 billion in 2024 to help meet mounting needs and fund innovative ways to save and improve lives. Many philanthropists are stepping up, but…
Increased funding includes support for health innovations that could save millions more lives by 2030 DAVOS, SWITZERLAND (January 15) – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced its largest…