Looking at the philanthropic work done earlier by Melinda Gates, a lot of expectations are being raised from her in the coming decade.
Melinda Gates (File Photo)
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates have announced their separation. In such a situation, a discussion has started about where Melinda is going to spend the billions of dollars of property received after divorce. By now, Bill and Melinda were the richest and philanthropic couple in the world. Even after divorce, both will remain among the richest people of the world. Melinda Gates has done philanthropic work for decades. He is identified as a philanthropic role model.
Speaking to CNN Business, Alexis de Rod St. James, founder and managing partner of Marion Ventures, said, “I have no doubt about his ability to improve people’s lives.” Looking at the philanthropic work done by Melinda earlier, a lot of expectations are being raised from her in the coming decade. Let’s look at those areas, which is believed to be Melinda can work on these areas with her money.
women empowerment
Melinda herself has said that there is structural inequality in the lives of women and girls. For this, he started a company called ‘Pivotal Ventures’ in 2015. According to a CNN report, these companies focus on women-centric efforts and increase women’s participation in various fields. Melinda has also been vocal about the right for women to have access to contraceptive pills, as it not only gives them authority over their bodies, but is the world’s largest poverty-stopping weapon. In such a situation, it is believed that Melinda will now focus more on women empowerment.
mental health
Melinda Gates has started many mental health programs. Her association with ‘Sound It Out’ and her last year’s launch of ‘The Upsaving Fund for Adolescent Mental Health’ suggest that she will remain focused on the issue in the coming decades.
Everyone has access to the COVID-19 vaccine
Melinda Gates has said on many occasions how important it is for everyone to have access to the vaccine. He told CNN that everyone needs a vaccine. If we give it only to rich countries then this disease will spread all around. He said that then we have to see double deaths in the world. The pace of recovery of our economies will also be very slow. In such a situation, it is expected that now she will work towards providing the vaccine to the people through her money.
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