December 03
Africa: New Study Reveals Domiciliation As Key to Mobilizing Capital Flows in Africa
A new study calls for domiciling investment vehicles in Africa. It argues that mobilizing the flow of investment capital to African-based investment vehicles (IVs) will contribute… Read more »
November 29
Africa: Ihub Announces Call for Applications for Third Cohort of Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship in Kenya Following Success of Second Cohort
November 28, 2024. Nairobi, Kenya: iHUB, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is calling for applications for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech… Read more »
November 08
Africa: Fawe Malawi Unveils 2024-2028 Strategic Plan and Phase II Partnership With the Mastercard Foundation to Expand Educational Opportunities for Marginalized Youth
Lilongue, Malawi: The Forum for African Women Educationalists Malawi Chapter (FAWEMA) today launched two transformative initiatives aimed at boosting opportunities for marginalized… Read more »
November 01
Africa: FAWE Launches Situational Analysis Report on Teen Pregnancies in Kenya
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has launched a situational analysis report on teen pregnancy in Kenya, highlighting statistics on the prevalence, contributing… Read more »
October 26
Africa: African Leaders Launch the African School of Governance (ASG) Initiative
Today, the African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class… Read more »
October 10
Africa: Request For Expression Of Interest: Technical Partner For The Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Dialogue Series on Dignified And Fulfilling Work
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September 26
Africa: Educating Girls Generates Economic Transformation in Africa
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September 17
Africa: Gender Parity Will Unlock $287b for Africa's Economy By 2030 - Mastercard Foundation Report
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa's workforce will drive an estimated $287 billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by five percent,… Read more »
September 12
Africa: The Mastercard Foundation to Accelerate Education & Job Creation for Over 70,000 Young Africans
The Mastercard Foundation is expanding its long-standing partnerships with the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) to… Read more »
September 03
Africa: Mastercard Foundation's Support for Response to the Mpox Outbreak in Africa
The Mastercard Foundation today announced two partnerships that support the response to the current outbreak of mpox in Africa. Mpox is impacting the most vulnerable communities… Read more »
September 02
Africa: The Mastercard Foundation Brings Together Key Stakeholders to Drive Impact on Secondary Education and Women's Empowerment in Africa at UNGA 79
The Mastercard Foundation will host two pivotal events at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) on September 22, 2024. Both gatherings will address… Read more »
August 15
Africa: World Data Lab and the Mastercard Foundation Announce Launch of the Africa Youth Employment Clock
World Data Lab (WDL), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is pleased to announce the Ethiopia launch of the Africa Youth Employment Clock on August 13, 2024. Read more »
August 11
Africa: Webinar: Youth in Digital Africa: Empowering Sustainable Pathways | August 15, 2024
Webinar Date: August 15, 2024, live on Zoom Read more »
August 14
Africa: Ruforum and the Mastercard Foundation Extend Partnership to Transform African Agricultural Universities Program to Drive Africa's Growth and Development
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the Mastercard Foundation are thrilled to announce the scale-up of their successful program,… Read more »
August 12
Africa: Introducing the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Alumni Start-Ups in Transition (Fast) Program
The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with CCHub Nigeria, MDF Global, Concree, Scale up, Savannah Innovations Lab, the Center for Enterprising Organizations, Inkomoko, and the… Read more »
August 09
East Africa: Request for Expression of Interest - Regional Impact Partner Organization, East Africa (Anglophone)
In 2018, the Mastercard Foundation launched its Young Africa Works strategy to enable 30 million young Africans to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. Young women make up… Read more »
July 15
Africa: Mastercard Foundation Edtech Conference in Abuja Ends With 10 Recommendations for Delivering the Future of Learning in Africa
About 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries in Africa and beyond came together from July 8 to 10 at the inaugural Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, to… Read more »
Africa: Why Africa's EdTech Sector Must Focus on Job Creation
EdTech startups, fueled by venture funding, have emerged as powerful tools, offering innovative alternatives to traditional learning. These companies have harnessed digital… Read more »
July 10
Africa: Mastercard Foundation Convenes Edtech Conference on Resilient and Inclusive Learning in Africa
The Mastercard Foundation, an international non-governmental organization, kicked off its inaugural EdTech conference today with an important question. Read more »
July 05
Africa: CRVPF, gnuGrid CRB and the Mastercard Foundation Extend Partnership to Expand Employment Opportunities for Young People in Uganda
Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF), and gnuGrid CRB, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, have extended their partnership for the Empowering Youth… Read more »
June 28
Africa: Fawe Calls for the Prioritization of Girls' Education in Kenya During the Day of the African Child Celebration
Theme: Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now Read more »
June 26
Africa: The Mastercard Foundation Welcomes International Business and Development Leader Carole Wamuyu Wainaina to its Board of Directors
The Mastercard Foundation today announced the appointment of Carole Wamuyu Wainaina to its Board of Directors. Carole Wainaina is a senior business leader with 35 years of global… Read more »
June 25
Africa: The AfCFTA, Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa Collaborate on a Four-Year Fisheries Program to Empower Women and Youth in Africa
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa, has announced a four-year fisheries program to be… Read more »
June 20
Africa: Exploring the Role of Gamification in Africa's Education Systems
Many of the major problems facing educators today, in Africa and around the world, revolve around student motivation and engagement. In several African countries, this is reflected… Read more »
Africa: Caribou Digital Releases: Youth in Digital Africa Report to Inform Policy Changes for 400 Million Young Africans
The new research highlights young people's voices calling for more investment and support for digital infrastructure, skills training, and inclusive policies to unlock youth… Read more »
Mastercard Foundation (Africa)
The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. All people, no matter their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance. Our focus is helping economically disadvantaged young people in Africa find opportunities to move themselves, their families and their communities out of poverty to a better life.
Website: http://www.mastercardfdn.org/
