Melinda French Gates Launches $250 Million Fund for Women's Health Globally on Wednesday

Oct 9, 2024, 11:53 AM

Melinda French Gates has announced a $250 million fund to improve women's physical and mental health globally. This initiative, launched through an open call for nonprofits to apply for funding, aims to address the widespread neglect of women's health worldwide. French Gates highlighted the prevalence of 'maternity care deserts,' the denial of abortions, and rising maternal death rates as critical issues. This announcement, made on Wednesday, marks a significant step in her philanthropic efforts following her departure from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation earlier this year.