March 30
Ghana: Breaking Barriers for Ghanaian Women in Tech
Young women are at the forefront of Africa's digital transformation. To celebrate the achievements of women in the technology ecosystem in Ghana, the Gender and Safeguarding… Read more »
Africa: Beyond Bias and Barriers: Ipti's Journey to Becoming a Mining Engineer
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February 28
East Africa: EdTech Monday's Radio Show Returns for Season Two with Upcoming Episode Spotlighting Ethiopia's Digital Education Strategy
EdTech Monday’s Radio Show is returning for another season, with an episode focusing on Ethiopia’s ambitious Digital Education Strategy and its implementation plan. The… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Ethiopia: Unlocking Employment Opportunities through Collaboration - The Mastercard Foundation and Partners Enable 1.27 Million Young Ethiopians to Access Employment Opportunities
Today, the Mastercard Foundation has announced that it has enabled 1.27 million young people to access employment opportunities in Ethiopia since the launch of the country's Young… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Youth Entrepreneurs Association and Mastercard Foundation Partner to Pilot a Youth Entrepreneurship Capacity-Building Project
The Mastercard Foundation and the Ethiopian Youth Entrepreneurs Association (EYEA) are pleased to announce a partnership to pilot the Enable Youth Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia (EYE)… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Ethiopia: The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) and the Mastercard Foundation Partner to Support over 600,000 Young people to Engage in Inclusive and Dignified Work Opportunities in Agriculture
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation (ATI) and the Mastercard Foundation have announced the agriculture-focused Dignified Employment for Youth in Ethiopia ("ADEY") Program to… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Ethiopia: Edtech Mondays Upcoming Show to Spotlight the Impact of Digital Literacy on Ethiopia's Education System
EdTech Mondays, the monthly radio show produced by the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with Shega Media & Technology, is set to unravel the unique opportunities… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Ethiopia: The Role of the Gig Economy in Empowering Female Health Professionals in Ethiopia
The quest for gender equality and women's empowerment has long been a pressing global issue. In Ethiopia, the Mesirat program Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Dialogue Forum… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Africa: Light For the World and Mastercard Foundation Partner to Enable Youth Employment for Young Africans with Disabilities share on Facebook share on Twitter
The new initiative, We Can Work, will enable young women and men with disabilities in 7 countries to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Ethiopia: The Uber for Nannies: Mogzit's Innovative Solution for Affordable Childcare
In the bustling city of Addis Ababa, Samrawit Tarekegn is aiming to solve a common struggle faced by working parents: the need for affordable, high-quality childcare. In response… Read more »
Africa: Request For Expression Of Interest From Tech Hubs And Accelerators To Implement The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
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August 30, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Startup Lifeline Addis Integrates Home Healthcare Services into the Gig Economy
Solomon Desalegn (MD) graduated in medicine from Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College in 2017. Shortly after completing his studies, Solomon was able to secure… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Ethiopia: 500,000 Young People in Ethiopia to Provide Community Service and Gain Job Preparedness Skills
Youth unemployment is a significant problem in Ethiopia. According to the Ethiopian 2021 Labour Force and Migration survey, the country’s unemployment rate was… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Africa: Institut Pasteur de Dakar and Mastercard Foundation Announce Unprecedented Partnership to Expand Workforce for Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa
The Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) and the Mastercard Foundation have announced a historic $45 million partnership named MADIBA (Manufacturing in Africa for Disease Immunization… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Ethiopia: Mastercard Foundation and First Consult Announce Program to Support 72,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to Recover from Shocks, Build Resilience, and Create Dignified and Fulfilling Jobs for Young People
The Mastercard Foundation and First Consult have announced the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Recovery and Resilience (“MESMER”) Program to support 72,200… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Stakeholders Come Together to Participate in Second Knowledge Series on Data-Driven Digital Lending for Ethiopia's MSMEs
Today, the National Bank of Ethiopia, together with the International Financial Corporation (IFC), Financial Sector Deepening-Ethiopia (FSD-Ethiopia), Kifiya Financial Technology,… Read more »
April 12, 2023
West Africa: Mastercard Foundation EdTech Mondays WAEMU Scope of Work for Implementing Partner
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West Africa: Study of the EdTech Ecosystem in WAEMU
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December 14, 2022
Africa: Ashesi University Foundation Canada Receives Endowment from Mastercard Foundation to Strengthen Higher Education in Africa
The new partnership will help drive inclusive access to high-quality learning across Africa, drive innovation in higher education, and support youth entrepreneurship. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Africa: The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity Unlocks Access to Financial Services for 5.3 Million Previously Underserved People in Sub-Saharan Africa
Over five million people living in underserved, rural, or agricultural areas in Sub-Saharan Africa have been introduced to and benefited from access to innovative credit, savings,… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Ethiopia: The Mastercard Foundation and Gebeya Announce a New Partnership to Equip Ethiopia's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Gebeya Inc., the SaaS-enabled, Pan-African marketplace and the Mastercard Foundation have announced Mesirat, a five-year program that will equip 100 entrepreneurs in Ethiopia with… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Africa: Third EdTech Mondays Episode to Highlight Use of Technology in Refining Education for Learners with Disabilities
The third episode of EdTech Mondays, a monthly radio show hosted by the MasterCard Foundation and Shega Media & Technology, is slated to air on Monday, December 5, 2022, on… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Africa: Mastercard Foundation Scholars from Benin, Ghana, and Uganda Win 2022 Resolution Project Social Venture Challenge
October 20, 2022 – Kigali, Rwanda –Twenty young African social entrepreneurs have been selected as winners of the 2022 Resolution Social Venture Challenge. The Social… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Ethiopia: Mastercard Foundation Launches Platform to Facilitate EdTech Discussions in Ethiopia
The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Shega Media & Technology, is introducing EdTech Mondays: a monthly radio show that will serve as a platform to… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Africa: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Celebrates A Decade of Developing Young Leaders
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program has supported nearly 40,000 young people and by 2030 will double its reach to 100,000 young people, primarily in Africa. Read more »