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Investing in bold solutions.Championing innovation.Transforming lives.Accelerating progress.

Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal is a group of organizations working to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world.

About Us

Highlights

Supporting women’s multifaceted health needs is a top priority.

Women's Health and Well-Being

How We’re Closing Gaps in Women’s Health

We’re working alongside organizations all over the world to pave the way for new research, tools, and approaches to care.

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Mental Health for Young People

“Start With the Teen and Not the Tech”

By listening to young people and better understanding their lives, advocates see a path to a healthier digital future.

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Health for Women and Families

What Action for Women’s Health Looks Like

Melinda French Gates writes about the barriers women and girls face in getting the care they deserve, and why she’s helping to scale bold, local solutions—from Seattle to Zimbabwe.