Explore 25 years of progress in global health, education, and equity—and discover the stories shaping our future.

to evaluate mpox serostatus of key populations in southern Democratic Republic of Congo to better understand the scope and trajectory of the ongoing mpox outbreak and inform response activities.

The Bill & Melinda 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, ...

On foundation’s 25th anniversary, Bill Gates outlines ambitious goals, inspiration for donating most of his resources and new timeline to spend-down by 2045 SEATTLE (May 8, 2025) – On the occasion of ...

The Bangladeshi government’s quick action to pay garment workers digitally during the pandemic led to enormous dividends for women workers—and demonstrated the power of financial inclusion to improve ...

Fair access to vaccines is part of our origin story. One of Bill and Melinda’s first big philanthropic acts was to help create Gavi, the organization that works with low-income countries to immunize ...

Bill Gates Boston, Massachusetts April 27, 2018 AS PREPARED Thank you, Dr. Drazen, for that kind introduction. It’s an honor to be invited to deliver the Shattuck Lecture. Most of the speeches I give ...

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been a longtime source of inspiration, counsel, and wisdom to many in the global health community. For decades, he has led the campaign to make Guinea worm ...

The remarkable sweetpotato is one of many supercharged crops that can grow despite a changing climate. Farmers are adapting to climate change with it.

An expert reveals what learning may look like in the future—and how to ensure that all students benefit equally.

Digital IDs are transforming the fight against poverty by providing individuals with secure and accessible identification. Learn more about the benefits of digital identification in this article.

The $200 billion return on the the $10 billion investment in global healthcare is not a simple exercise. Learn how the Foundation is measuring the impact of their global health financing.