#Agriculture is the largest economic sector of the Mastercard Foundation’s work under our Young Africa Works strategy. With our partners, we've enabled 4.2 million youth to pursue livelihoods in the agrifood system, with nearly 50 percent of these being young women. At the AFS Forum, Daniel Hailu, Executive Director of Pan-African Programs, emphasized the importance of co-designing interventions with the local context in mind to ensure program success. Stay tuned to our channels for updates and insights from the events. #AFSForum2024 #InnovateAccelerateScale
Mastercard Foundation
Non-profit Organization Management
Toronto, Ontario 301,079 followers
About us
The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. The Foundation’s work is guided by its mission to advance learning and promote financial inclusion for people living in poverty. One of the largest foundations in the world, it works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. It was created in 2006 by Mastercard International and operates independently under the governance of its own Board of Directors. The Foundation is based in Toronto, Canada. For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit www.mastercardfdn.org. Follow the Foundation at @MastercardFdn on Twitter
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http://www.mastercardfdn.org
External link for Mastercard Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Financial inclusion, Education and learning, and Youth Employment
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250 Yonge Street
Suite 2400
Toronto, Ontario M5B 2L7, CA
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Stanbic Heights, Suite 301, North Liberation Link Road, Airport City
Accra, 00233, GH
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Nairobi Garage Office, 3rd Floor, The Promenade, General Mathenge Drive
Nairobi, KE
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Kigali Heights, 4th Floor, KG 7 Avenue, Kimihurura, Gasabo
Kigali, RW
Employees at Mastercard Foundation
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Olayinka E.
Brand, Communications & Policy Leader | Harvard Kennedy School
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Rosy Fynn
Country Director (Nigeria) at the Mastercard Foundation
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Elizabeth Macdonald
Professional Communication Coaching | Career Readiness Coaching | Resume Coaching | Interviewing | International Education |English as a Second…
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Morenike Olanipekun
Acting Director, Transformation Execution & Governance (Data & Digital Information Technology) at Mastercard Foundation (Africa & Canada)
Updates
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Mastercard Foundation reposted this
Empowering Africa’s Food Systems for the Future The Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR 2024), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa.” The Africa Agriculture Status Report 2024 highlights the transformative role of MSMEs in shaping Africa’s agrifood landscape. By harnessing the power of the private sector, we can drive meaningful food systems transformation and achieve sustainable growth. This report provides actionable insights on supporting MSMEs to enhance their impact on food security and economic development. Launched today at the #AFSForum2024 here is the full report https://agra.org/aasr #InnovateAccelerateScale
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Are you interested in applying to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program? Here are five (5) tips to remember to guide you through the application process. These tips will prepare you to take the next steps in your education journey and ensure that you can apply with confidence as you stride toward your goals. Share this post with an aspiring Scholar.
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🌟 Join our team! 🌟 The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. It is imperative that we have the people and #talent to achieve our goals. Follow this link to learn more about the exciting #employmentopportunities at the Mastercard Foundation: https://ow.ly/xNcS50S7hFg
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We believe that what young people and the issues they are invested in matter. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed on how our partnerships are supporting the next generation of leaders. Tap here: https://ow.ly/hCHH50TaItR
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The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Alumni Start-ups in Transition (FAST) program is a unique opportunity for alumni from the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), African Leadership Academy (ALA), The Anzisha Prize, and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The Program aims to empower the next generation of #entrepreneurs by providing access to funding, business development training, and a supportive network of like-minded entrepreneurs and mentors. Launched in partnership with Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) Nigeria, MDF | Empowering People, Creating Impact (MDF Global), Concree, ScaleUp Africa, SAVANNAH Innovation Labs, the Center for Enterprising Organizations, INKOMOKO, and the ALA, the FAST program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs or those in the early stages of their entrepreneurship journey. Learn how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eNiX6_eb
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Mastercard Foundation reposted this
📅 Just 3 Days to go until the YES-PACT Annual Showcase! Africa’s future hinges on how we prepare our youth for the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. On August 29, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, ACET will host a critical discussion on how 6 YES-PACT chapters are addressing the youth skills gap through innovative policies and programs. From Côte d'Ivoire to Uganda, hear directly from those on the front lines of transforming education and employment opportunities for Africa's next generation. Don’t miss this chance to engage with thought leaders and stakeholders committed to Africa's economic transformation. 🗓️ Date: August 29, 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT 📍 Location: Zoom 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/YESPACT #YES #4IR #YouthSkills #Youth
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Deadline approaching 📣 Our Impact Team is seeking three (3) Impact Partner Organizations for the Country Program Platforms across East Africa, including Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda. Impact Partner Organizations (IPOs) support the work of the Impact Team, playing long-term strategic advisory, reviews, assessment, evaluation, and technical roles across the Foundation's programming platforms. For more information on how to apply, visit our website here: https://ow.ly/gC6V50SUQPe 📌 The deadline for submissions is September 9, 2024.
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Black pod disease threatens to devastate cocoa crops in #Ghana. These three Mastercard Foundation Scholars from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana are teaming up to create a tech-driven solution to combat the catastrophic impact the disease causes to farmers and the economy. After winning the Resolution Project Social Venture Challenge with their project, PeculiarAI, Diana, Emmanuel, and Success are planning to use artificial intelligence to solve challenges and problems in Ghana’s #agriculture industry. Read more here: https://ow.ly/pepf50T5m9j
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As the fastest-growing population in Canada, Indigenous youth are a tremendous source of energy, intellect and inspiration for the country. Economically, closing the #education and #employment gap between Indigenous people and non-Indigenous people would add about $27.7 billion to the country’s GDP each year. Investing in #Indigenous youth is an investment in our future. This op-ed, co-authored by Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director of Canada Programs (EleV Indigenous) at the Mastercard Foundation, calls for governments, institutions, the private sector and the philanthropic sector to invest in Indigenous post-secondary institutions with sustainable, equitable funding, full accreditation and academic autonomy. Read more here: https://ow.ly/AmCJ50T57Kc
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