Melinda French Gates Exiting Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates, who co-founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with her former husband Bill Gates, is stepping down from her role there. She wants to dedicate all her efforts to supporting women and girls. She believes this is incredibly important work.
Melinda feels that the foundation is in good shape, so now is the right time for her to pursue this new focus. She will receive a substantial amount of money, $12.5 billion, to continue her philanthropic efforts.
Her passion for improving the lives of women has always been strong. Now, she’s eager to deepen her commitment to this cause. In 2015, she established Pivotal Ventures to address issues like paid leave and female representation in politics. With additional resources, she aims to expand her impact even further.
Although her departure is bittersweet, Bill Gates supports her decision and believes she will continue to make significant contributions to society. This change follows Melinda and Bill Gates’ divorce in 2021. Since then, the foundation has undergone some restructuring to improve its operations.
In summary, Melinda’s decision to leave the foundation she helped build marks a significant shift in her philanthropic journey. However, she remains steadfast in her dedication to advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls worldwide.
Re-reported from the article originally published in Newyork Times.
