Mrs. gates donated $1 billion
On the morning of October 3, Beijing time, on Wednesday, Melinda & middot; Melinda Gates announced a $1 billion investment over the next decade to promote gender equality in the United States.
As Bill and Melinda & middot; Melinda & middot, CO chairman of the Gates Foundation and founder of pivot ventures, an investment company; Gates published a review in time magazine outlining the reasons for her investment.
'I want to see more women make decisions, control resources, shape policies and opinions.' Melinda & middot; Gates wrote, "I believe that women's potential is worth investing, and so are the talents and organizations committed to improving women's lives."
Melinda & middot; Gates believes that pivot ventures will expand resources to 'new and old partners' to seek to expand women's power and influence in the market. Gates said that the organization has not yet formulated a complete plan, but it has three major priorities: removing obstacles to women's career development; Quickly follow up with technology, media and government departments; And 'mobilize shareholders' to promote company reform to support gender equality.
Gates said: 'equality cannot wait, nor can anyone who has the ability to take action wait.' Melinda & middot; Gates said, 'we have reason to be angry, but we should also remain optimistic. Americans are no longer willing to accept imperceptible changes. Fortunately, this is no longer necessary in our time.
Original title: Mrs. gates donated $1 billion to promote gender equality in the United States