🤲 As one of the most powerful women on the planet, Melinda French Gates has carved her name in the philanthropic hall of fame by fiercely championing others 🌎 Starting her philanthropic journey with ex-husband and Microsoft founder Bill Gates, the pair were particularly saddened after reading a newspaper article detailing that millions of children in poor countries were dying from easily-treated illnesses. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was founded soon after. 📈 Since launching, the foundation has spent US$53.8bn on philanthropic causes. Created to reduce extreme global poverty, enhance healthcare, and to expand educational opportunities, the fund has touched the lives of thousands, and has contributed to halving the number of children who die each year before their fifth birthday. 💬 “As a driving force behind the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we are in awe of what Melinda French Gates has achieved, addressing issues of poverty, disease and inequality and encouraging others to do the same,” says Caroline Underwood, CEO of Philanthropy Company. “Her vision, drive and determination has brought benefit to millions of people.” 🔗 To read the full article about Philanthropy, click the link in our bio and read it in our latest magazine #WomenInBusiness #Philanthropology #Goodwill #Charity #UNICEF #Ambassador