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 »
June 20
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 »
April 02
Africa: What Works for African Youth Employment: A New Multi-Country Study in Partnership with PEP
The Mastercard Foundation has partnered with Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) to explore what works for African youth employment. The partnership is conducting a… Read more »
September 13, 2021
Rwanda: University of Rwanda, Mastercard Foundation Launch $55 Million Partnership to Develop the Next Generation of African Leaders
The Mastercard Foundation and University of Rwanda today announced a 10-year, $55 million partnership to enable higher education access for 1,200 young Africans — with a… Read more »
August 31, 2020
Africa: 25 Next-Generation African Leaders Announced as Winners of the Resolution Social Venture Challenge
Mastercard Foundation Scholars to receive seed funding and mentorship to establish impactful social enterprises in their communities Read more »
June 22, 2020
Ethiopia: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia's Jobs Creation Commission Launches "Enabling Ethiopia," a 5-Year Job Opportunities Project in Partnership with the Mastercard Foundation
The Jobs Creation Commission, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched a 5-year project, Enabling Ethiopia, to support job creation in Ethiopia through driving… 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/
