Melinda Gates Announces <br />$1 Billion Gender Equality Project.<br />Gates, the wife of Microsoft co-founder <br />Bill Gates, made the announcement <br />in a piece for 'Time.'.<br />I want to see more women in the position to make decisions, control resources, and shape policies and perspectives. , Melinda Gates, via 'Time' Magazine.<br />I believe that women’s potential is worth investing in and the people and organizations working to improve women’s lives are, too, Melinda Gates, via 'Time' Magazine.<br />Gates explains that the $1 billion pledge <br />will go towards companies centered <br />on empowering women.<br />The funds will be circulated through <br />her own banner, Pivotal Ventures.<br />In many working areas, Gates says that <br />she will help channel money into <br />gender inequality research.<br />She adds that there will be assistance for women in media, technology and <br />political working careers.<br />I hope the financial commitment I’m making today is seen as both a vote of confidence in the experts and advocates who are already working on these issues ― and an invitation for others to join the cause and make commitments of <br />their own, Melinda Gates, via 'Time' Magazine
