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💸 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 $250𝗠 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 💸 👏🏽 Melinda French Gates is stepping up once again, this time with a $250Million fund aimed at transforming women's health - an area that’s been overlooked for far too long. 🚺 This isn’t just a donation - it’s a call to action to disrupt an industry that has neglected women’s health for far too long. 🌍 Historically, the global healthcare system has pushed aside issues like endometriosis, maternal health, mental health, and menopause. 🔬 But with the Action for Women’s Health initiative, Melinda is putting serious resources behind advancing research, improving access to treatments & driving new technologies that put women first. 🔎 The problem? Despite making up nearly half the population, women’s health is still treated as a niche concern. Major issues like reproductive health & chronic diseases affecting women have been underfunded & under-researched. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 $250𝗠 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲. 💡 It challenges innovators, researchers & policymakers to step up & design solutions that meet women where they are - whether that’s in clinics, homes, or underserved communities. 📣 Melinda French Gates has long been an advocate for women’s rights & this fund is a huge step toward health equity. It’s not about small, incremental improvements - it’s about reimagining a healthcare system that truly puts women at the centre. 🤔 Will this be the breakthrough women’s health desperately needs, or will systemic biases continue to stand in the way? 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. -- ♻ Re-share if this resonated with you. 👩🏽⚕️ Follow Dr Fiona Pathiraja-Møller for more. #womenshealth #healthcare #femaleleader #femaleinvestor

Today's world faces immense health challenges, exacerbated by conflicts and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, called on philanthropists to take action in the foundation's 2024 annual letter, urging them to concentrate resources in the areas of greatest need - specifically, health and technological innovation capable of saving lives - through funding and support. As a collaborative effort between the Gates Foundation, Tsinghua University, and Beijing Municipal Government, the Global Health Drug Discovery Institute is committed to tackling global health crises head-on. In this urgent yet hopeful moment, we look forward to more people joining our ranks and working together to improve human well-being. Read the full 2024 Gates Foundation Annual Letter: https://loom.ly/nHKJBss #GlobalHealth #Innovation #GHDDI #TogetherWeCan

- We believe with Trump at the helm, he will enact draconian laws that will outlaw abortion outright nationally as his political apparatus and his surrogates tout... - At the same time, an amendment to codify a woman's right to an abortion into our constitution could prove daunting, even with Kamala Harris at the helm, because Democrats require a sizable majority in both the House and Senate to move forward... - Also, her suggestion to rid us of the filibuster (to a simple Senate majority vote) historically has proven difficult... - The Biden Administration proposed a vote by the legislature to appoint four new justices to the Supreme Court who may be amenable to the abortion issue. Many may see this as political, as when attempted by The FDR Administration; a move to 'stack' the court... Consider: 'A judicial 'procedural' upheaval; not a judicial 'political' upheaval.'... 'Solely the female justices of the Supreme Court alone must decide cases related to 'Womens Reproductive Health' for their fellow 'sisterhood' in the citizenry, while their male counterparts either recuse, or even abstain from such cases.'... empathyequalsjustice.com (Four Pages - Three Minute Read) Reference: Thomas Doyle - 'Top' Featured Post - #KamalaHarris

One of the key messages that global pandemics such as Covid-19 brought home is the severe healthcare gaps in some parts of the world – as is still the case now. But development banks and philanthropic foundations can encourage global life sciences companies to cater to underserved markets with the right incentives. Prashant Yadav explains what can be done to tackle the critical issue of healthcare gaps in this article. #HealthcareEquity #SDG

Major Global Funding Opportunity for Nonprofits Improving Women’s Health Action for Women’s Health: $250 Million Global Funding Opportunity Lever for Change has launched Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global open call supporting organizations worldwide that are advancing women’s mental and physical health. Awardees will receive flexible funding ranging from USD$1 million to $5 million. Eligible organizations serve women and have a record of improving women’s mental or physical health. They should center equity in their approach and be poised to scale their work to strengthen the health of more women. Organizations from around the world are invited to apply. Interested Puerto Rico 501(c)(3) organizations must register to apply before 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Complete applications are due before 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time on Friday, January 10, 2025.  Awardees will be announced by the end of 2025. For detailed information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQZsysVV #WomensHealth #NonprofitFunding #PuertoRico #Mujerpuertorriqueña #Saludmujer #Saludmental #Saludfísica #Grants #Fondos #Notforprofits #ONG Action for Women’s Health is made possible by Pivotal Ventures, is an investment and incubation company created by Melinda French Gates to advance social progress. Pivotal Ventures works to accelerate momentum where progress has stalled and use philanthropic and investment capital to substantially improve people’s lives. Las convocatorias de subvenciones facilitadas por IMAGINE Consultores, LLLC, se ofrecen como un servicio público. Síganos en las redes si desea mantenerse informado sobre las oportunidades de subvención. Imagineconsultores.com

Funding Alert: Pivotal has launched a $250 million global initiative to fund organizations that are improving women’s mental and physical health! 🌟 Selected organizations will receive $1M to $5M USD in flexible funding to scale their impact. They looking for organizations that: ✔️ Serve women and have a proven record of improving women’s health ✔️ Center equity in their approach ✔️ Are poised to scale their work globally 🌐 Open to organizations around the world! 🗓 Key Dates: Register by: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 (4 p.m. U.S. Central Time) Apply by: Friday, January 10, 2025 (4 p.m. U.S. Central Time) Applications will undergo a Participatory Review in March 2025, and top applicants will move on to an Evaluation Panel Review. Awardees will be announced by the end of 2025. Complete the Organizational Readiness Tool and check out the Open Call Rules before applying. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gd-f5rk7 #WomensHealth #GlobalFunding #Nonprofits #HealthEquity #Impact #Grant #GlobalChallenge

💡 Big news for women's health! Melinda French Gates just announced a $250 million fund through Pivotal Ventures to support nonprofits working to improve women’s mental and physical health globally. 💪 This initiative, "Action for Women’s Health," will focus on equitable approaches and scaling impact, with awards ranging from $1 million to $5 million, to be announced by the end of 2025. 🌍 Why does this matter? Women's health has been underserved for too long—this funding aims to change that, offering real, scalable solutions to ensure better care for all women. Let’s shift the conversation and drive lasting progress! 💬 #WomensHealth #MelindaFrenchGates #EquityInHealthcare #SocialImpact #PivotalVentures #WomensRights

Interesting read from Devex discussing the squeeze for #globalhealth funding this year, which appears to be flatlining post-COVID amidst multiple ongoing crises. Global health funds are intrinsically linked to the global political landscape and 2024 is set to be one of the biggest election years in history. A large proportion of funds will ride on the outcomes of these upcoming pivotal elections. The World Bank has estimated that 41 governments will spend less on global health between now and 2027 compared to the pre-pandemic period. Whilst they are ultimately all on the same team, organisations such as the World Health Organisation and the World Bank find themselves competing for funding to drive their future agendas forward. Bill Gates, who through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest Philanthropic contributor in the field, has drawn comparison between global health and climate talks and would be a supporter of a similar initiative to the UNFCCC's COP but for global health. Alongside numerous global health priorities including maternal and nutritional health, the ever increasing threats from #globalpandemics, vector-borne diseases, #antimicrobialresistance and #naturaldisasters mean that global health needs to remain a funding priority. Perhaps global health talks with world leaders would support in paving the way for improved health security globally? 💭❤️🩹👩🏽⚕️ #globalhealth #healthfunding #healthsecurity #pandemicpreparedness

#World Health Organization, #financing Opinion: 5 ways to buttress WHO’s financing ambition WHAT ARE THE KEY TAKEAWAYS? Increase Government Dues: The World Health Assembly (WHA) has committed to raising government dues to a level equivalent to 26% of the WHO’s 2022-2023 base budget. This move aims to reduce the WHO's reliance on unpredictable voluntary contributions and could potentially increase member dues to 50% of the base budget by the end of the decade. Promote Global Solidarity: The WHO needs to promote the economic value of its investments and make a compelling case for global solidarity. It should emphasize the importance of preventing health emergencies rather than merely responding to crises, showcasing that investing in the WHO provides a substantial return on investment. Utilize Nonprofit Sector Strategies: The WHO can adopt strategies commonly used in the nonprofit sector, such as capital campaigns and annual funds, to generate flexible funding without donor restrictions. Additionally, the organization should recover its costs, both direct and indirect, by negotiating and charging a fair and evidence-based "indirect rate." Replenishment Model: The WHO should adopt a replenishment model, similar to those used by organizations like the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. This model can provide member states with a clear understanding of how WHO replenishment would work, ensuring transparency and reducing uncertainty. Leverage Public-Private Partnerships: The WHO should explore ways to leverage public sector money to drive private sector investment. This involves creating new funding pools and ensuring that public money leads the way, with safeguards in place to prevent undue private influence. Engage Civil Society: Civil society organizations can play a crucial role in mobilizing political will and funding. The WHO should embrace and empower civil society, learning from institutions like the Global Fund that incorporate nonstate actors into their strategies. Bottom-up social mobilization and lobbying governments worldwide are essential for sustained support. These recommendations aim to address the chronic underfunding of the WHO, promote more stable and predictable financing, and ensure the organization can effectively carry out its mission to improve global health.

Major Global Funding Opportunity for Nonprofits Improving Women’s Health Action for Women’s Health: $250 Million Global Funding Opportunity Lever for Change has launched Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global open call supporting organizations worldwide that are advancing women’s mental and physical health. Awardees will receive flexible funding ranging from USD$1 million to $5 million. Eligible organizations serve women and have a record of improving women’s mental or physical health. They should center equity in their approach and be poised to scale their work to strengthen the health of more women. Organizations from around the world are invited to apply. Interested Puerto Rico 501(c)(3) organizations must register to apply before 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Complete applications are due before 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time on Friday, January 10, 2025.  Awardees will be announced by the end of 2025. For detailed information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eQyq24Mz   #WomensHealth #NonprofitFunding #PuertoRico #Mujerpuertorriqueña #Saludmujer #Saludmental #Saludfísica #Grants #Fondos #Notforprofits #ONG Action for Women’s Health is made possible by Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by Melinda French Gates to advance social progress. Pivotal Ventures works to accelerate momentum where progress has stalled and use philanthropic and investment capital to substantially improve people’s lives. Las convocatorias de subvenciones facilitadas por IMAGINE Consultores, LLLC, se ofrecen como un servicio público. Síganos en las redes si desea mantenerse informado sobre las oportunidades de subvención. Imagineconsultores.com