Our collective intention is to cultivate and promote a global movement for family planning. It is through partnership, collaboration, and the participation of diverse stakeholders that we, as a... FULL POST ›
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Yesterday, I gave the Commencement speech at Duke University, my alma mater. It's hard to express how moving it was to look out at 6,000 graduates, representing the millions of graduates around the... FULL POST ›
Pacific Northwest Community
Our goal is to bring this collaborative spirit to emerging efforts around charter schools in Washington state. Last November, ...
Collaborating to Create High Quality Public Charter Schools in Washington State
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Maternal, Newborn, & Child Health
In over 15 years of working in the field of global health, I have time and time again witnessed first-hand what research tells ...
Mobile – A Bridge Across the Gender Divide
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Media & Information
One of our core beliefs is that all lives have equal value. As part of this, our broad focus is on investing in human promise. ...
How the Gates Foundation Reviews Its Strategies
College-Ready Education (U.S.)
Teacher leader Beth Lasure is not one to miss a teachable moment.
Focus on Teachers: Beth Lasure, Refining the Art of Observation and Feedback
It can be the most exciting time in a woman’s life, and the most daunting. During her pregnancy, every expectant mother has ...
For Expectant and New Mothers, Mobile Fosters Confidence and a Healthier Future
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launching of the United Nations Campaign to End Fistula. If you have no idea what ...
Reframing the Fistula Narrative: A Call to Action
This boom in mobile technology offers an incredible opportunity to provide historically marginalized groups, such as girls and ...
Mobile Phones for Women's Empowerment
The Gates Foundation's "Grand Challenges Explorations" grant program never fails to offer up some of the most ...
Can We Identify Illness in Newborns From Their Cry? (And Other Cool Ideas)
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The Girls' Globe bloggers have diverse backgrounds and knowledge, enriching the online discussion on the various issues ...
More Than "Just a Blog": Chatting With Girls' Globe