Kenya: iHUB Announces Call for Applications for Third Cohort of Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya Following Success of Second Cohort

iHUB , in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is calling for applications for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya after the successful… Read more »

Ghana: Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship in Ghana Opens New Call for Applications Following Successful First Cohort

Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is calling for applications for the second cohort of the Mastercard… Read more »

Nigeria: Co-Creation Hub Announces Call for Applications for Cohort III of the Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship

Co-creation HUB (CcHUB), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is calling for applications for the third iteration of the EdTech Fellowship after the successful completion… Read more »

Kenya: Transforming Kenya's Digital Economy - New Toolkit Offers Policy Roadmap to Reform the Gig Economy and Impact Millions of Workers

A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Gig Economy Takes Center Stage at Africa Celebrates 2024 Event

During a panel discussion at the event, it was stated that regulatory sandboxes should be designed to help gig platforms thrive. Read more »

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 »

Ethiopia: Dereja, in Partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills and the Mastercard Foundation, to Host the 5th National Career Expo, Connecting Over 30,000 Recent Graduates

Dereja, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS) and the Mastercard Foundation, will host the 5th National Career Expo on November 6 - 7, 2024, at Millennium… Read more »

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 »

Ethiopia: Institutionalizing Youth-Led Initiatives in Ethiopia - A Call to Action

On October 8, The Skylight Hotel in Ethiopia hosted Zelela11, a landmark event that was a powerful call to action for institutionalizing youth-led initiatives in the country's… Read more »

Ethiopia: Mastercard Foundation Partner Kifiya became the First Ethiopian Fintech to Receive the 2024 "Product Innovation of the Year" Prestigious Award

On September 17, 2024, at the Global SME Finance Forum in São Paulo, Brazil, Kifiya Financial Technologies won the Global SME Finance Awards 2024's Product Innovation of the… Read more »

Africa: Request For Expression Of Interest: Technical Partner For The Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Dialogue Series on Dignified And Fulfilling Work

THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Read more »

Africa: Educating Girls Generates Economic Transformation in Africa

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Webinar: Youth in Digital Africa: Empowering Sustainable Pathways | August 15, 2024

Webinar Date: August 15, 2024, live on Zoom Read more »

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 »

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: 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 »

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 »

Ethiopia: Reach for Change Unveils First Cohort of Edtech Fellows

After an eight-week call for applications, Reach for Change Ethiopia  announced the first cohort of 12 edtech startups selected to join the  Mastercard Foundation… 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 »

Africa: Caribou Digital Releases - Youth in Digital Africa Report to Inform Policy Changes for 400 Million Young Africans

Leading research and advisory firm, Caribou Digital, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has today released a new report on African young people and digital technology… Read more »

Kenya: Susan Gichobi's Triumph Through Adversity with Ajira Digital

Program: Ajira Digital Program Location: Kirinyaga, Kenya Read more »