Melinda French Gates Pledges $1 Billion to Women's Causes

Her commitment aims to break the longstanding barrier of philanthropic giving to women and girls, currently under 2% of total donations.

French Gates' $1 billion pledge seeks to increase funding for women and girls beyond the stagnant 2% of philanthropic giving.
Experts believe her initiative could inspire other donors to contribute more significantly to women's causes.
French Gates has a history of collaborative giving and advocacy through her organization, Pivotal Ventures.
The funding will support various organizations, including those focused on Native American women and girls.
Recipients emphasize the importance of partnerships and strategic investments alongside financial support.