Ramadan Kareem. May we take this special time during the holy month of Ramadan to reflect, pray and act for peace.

The world desperately needs new tools to fight TB. Fortunately, vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments are being actively invested in, developed, and distributed. This #WorldTBDay, let’s keep up the momentum. We must keep investing in innovation to #EndTB. twitter.com/BillGates/stat…

Self-help groups in Bihar are helping women in the community become more independent and have agency over their futures. Watch as @susanbyrnes shares her thoughts on meeting with women in Bihar and the impact of self-help groups on their lives: twitter.com/BMGFIndia/stat…

@GayleSmith The next pandemic is a matter of when not if, investing in programs like @WHO’s Global Health Emergency Corps will help ensure the world is ready when that moment arrives

I had a great conversation with @harshvshringla yesterday about #G20India's agenda & how it caters to the needs of emerging economies to improve the lives of people. We are inspired by the vision of India’s G20 presidency to address pressing global development challenges. @g20org

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders on India's progress in digital infrastructure. Their work has been vital in supporting rural communities & women – I’m optimistic about how we can work to expand digital financial inclusion beyond India.

It was a pleasure to speak with Ajay Seth yesterday about enhancing partnerships across the Global South to address economic challenges. It is key for developing countries to partner with each other to share knowledge, skills, & expertise to enhance digital financial inclusion.

I had a great conversation yesterday with @amitabhk87 about how India is sharing its experiences & innovative solutions through its @g20org presidency. We discussed accelerating progress on the SDGs, sustainable financing, digital public infrastructure, & women-led development.

It was inspiring to hear the story of India's digital ID journey from @_saurabhgarg, @ceo_uidai @UIDAI. We also discussed exploring other applications for Aadhaar and engaging MOSIP for better collaboration globally.

.@ONDC_Official is a great example of how smart innovations can empower micro and small businesses, including those owned by women. I’m glad I had the opportunity to learn about the vision and the progress of this mission from @shireeshjoshi.

The Global Health Emergency Corps that @WHO is coordinating would be a major step toward ending pandemics for good. @BillGates calls on public health leaders from everywhere to join & wealthier countries to chip in. nytimes.com/2023/03/19/opi…

Yesterday I had the chance to meet with some of India’s leading philanthropists, business leaders, & thinkers. We discussed the foundation's priorities and explored new philanthropic partnerships to improve the lives of vulnerable populations. @AIP_Ind @AshishDhawanTCF

Meeting the #Goalkeepers2030 community is always an energizing experience. The incredible young leaders of this community play a significant role in accelerating progress toward the SDGs.

The war in Ukraine has exacerbated food insecurity throughout Africa. While there's been progress, the need to invest in long-term solutions has never been more critical. @EnockChikava outlines how international organizations & philanthropies can step up: gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles…

.@UNICEF's latest report underscores an urgent problem: More than one billion adolescent girls and women are undernourished. Read the report to learn how we can navigate our way out of this crisis: uni.cf/3mdD4RB

Women farmers lack access to the same opportunities as their male counterparts. That’s why we support innovations and initiatives designed to ensure women have access to the market, financial and networking tools they need to thrive. Here are some examples!

At the same time, I would like to recognize and thank our outgoing Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, Connie Collingsworth, who leaves a remarkable legacy of more than 20 years of service at the foundation.

Today, I’m excited to welcome Chief Legal Officer Lauren Bright, Chief Operating Officer Shana Tarbell, and Chief Human Resources Officer Sonia Vora to @gatesfoundation’s Executive Leadership Team – I look forward to learning from and working with each of you.

What do all these numbers mean? Math helps students answer that question and make sense of the world around them — on #PiDay and every day. twitter.com/AllanGolston/s…

Every day, our grantees and partners work to make a positive difference for women in every community and industry. Thanks to their work, we are closer to a world where every individual is healthy and can achieve their full potential, regardless of their gender.

This #IWD2023, learn about why more and better spending for women's health resources is critical to achieving gender equality and driving global progress forward. 🔗: …ssets.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/upl…

Every day, women are breaking down barriers to help shape a better world. On #IWD, I recommend listening to @ForeignPolicy 's podcast with @reenaninan chronicling powerful stories on how women around the world are igniting change in their communities. foreignpolicy.com/podcasts/hidde…

On #IWD2023, @gatesfoundation leaders are sharing how gender equality is at the heart of our work by spotlighting partners & grantees who are driving progress toward achieving equality & change. gatesfoundation.org/ideas/campaign…

#AccelerateED has shown us we can innovate #EdPathways. This report examines the lessons we’ve learned from the program and how we can build on the progress to expand #HigherEd opportunities for students across the country. 🔗: accelerate-ed.org/resources/less…

Gender inequality perpetuates the AIDS pandemic. Unequal power dynamics between women & men and harmful gender norms increase the HIV vulnerability of women & girls in all their diversity. We cannot uphold patriarchy & #endAIDS. #InternationalWomensDay unaids.org/en/topic/gender

One of the best ways to celebrate #IWD is by listening to the powerful stories of women with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. On March 8, I encourage you to be part of an evening of inspiring stories and discussions. Details on how to join the event are below: twitter.com/DiscoverGates/…

Through the lens of art and design, @DiscoverGates' new exhibit in Seattle explores the many meanings of motherhood. It serves as a great reminder that the arc of human reproduction is not only a women's issue – but something that impacts us all. 🔗: crosscut.com/culture/2023/0…

Monoclonal antibodies, or mAbs, hold great promise for disease prevention, including for malaria which still claims 600,000+ lives a year. Researchers at @GatesMRI & @NIH are developing mAbs that may someday help bring malaria eradication within reach gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles…

Today, I had the chance to discuss the global #COVID19 response & how the world can prepare for the next pandemic before it happens. Thank you @FrancesSSellers for hosting this critical discussion. Now is the time to invest in our health systems to be more resilient & impactful. twitter.com/washingtonpost…

At the onset of the #COVID19 pandemic, @ThumbiMwangi, @DrLoice, & @DrShikoh came together to help Kenya’s pandemic response. What started as an informal partnership has grown into @CEMA_Africa, a trusted resource & a pipeline of young Kenyan talent 🔗: gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles…