Take time to learn about the lives of women around the world-and try to play a small part in their fight to create the future they deserve.
Melinda GatesHousework comes first, so girls often fall behind in school. Global statistics show that it's increasingly girls, not boys, who don't know how to read.
Melinda GatesIf we don't empower women, we don't allow them to unlock the potential of themselves and their children.
Melinda GatesIt's important to remember that behind every data point is a daughter, a mother, a sisterโa person with hopes and dreams.
Melinda GatesThe world is full of what seem like intractable problems. Often we let that paralyze us. Instead, let is spur you to action. There are some people in the world that we can't help, but there are so many more that we can. So when you see a mother and her children suffering in another part of the world, don't look away. Look right at them. Let them break your heart, then let your empathy and your talents help you make a difference in the lives of others. Whether you volunteer every week or just a few times a year, your time and unique skills are invaluable.
Melinda Gates