Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Melinda French Gates Read by Sara Blakely
Apr 15, 2025
Melinda Gates, an advocate for women and girls around the world, shares her journey from receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom to her dedication to fighting inequality and diseases. She discusses her transformative trip to Zanzibar, her work with Pivotal Ventures, and the gender disparity in computer science classrooms.
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- Melinda Gates dedicated her career to addressing gender inequality in technology and improving the lives of women and girls through initiatives like education and healthcare access.
- Melinda emphasizes the power of empathy and urges individuals to let their hearts break for the suffering of others, using that compassion to drive positive action and make the world a better place for all.
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Melinda French Gates' Passion for Technology
Melinda French Gates developed a fascination with computers at a young age and became one of few girls studying computer science. Her dedication and hard work led her to a successful career at Microsoft, where she played a key role in developing innovative computer products. However, she noticed a lack of women in technology and became determined to change that. Melinda's commitment to gender equality and empowering women led her to co-found the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, where she focused on improving the lives of women and girls through initiatives like Gavi, the Vaccines Alliance, and providing access to education, healthcare, and financing opportunities.
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