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works with visionary organizations to empower young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access meaningful, dignified, and fulfilling work." id="bedrocku03wb3p8" class="copy-title copy-title--heading--size--l copy-title--show-twiglet" data-theme="default" style="--theme--background: var(--theme--default__background); --theme--surface: var(--theme--default__surface); --theme--detail: var(--theme--default__detail);"> <div class="copy-title__hug"> <div class="copy-title__header__hug twiglet twiglet--before twiglet--thin twiglet--horizontal twiglet--regular"> <header class="copy-title__header"> <h2 class="copy-title__header__title"> The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to empower young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access meaningful, dignified, and fulfilling work. </h2> </header> </div> <div class="copy-title__content"> <div class="copy-title__content__body"> <div data-generator="LongText" class="long-text"> <p>We seek to enable 30 million young people across Africa to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030, with a focus on young women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with disabilities.</p><p>In Canada, our goal is for education and employment systems to be transformed to enable 100,000 Indigenous young people to access post-secondary education and transition to meaningful livelihoods by 2030, driving lasting impact in their communities and across Canada.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section id="bedrockjdl0r7sg" class="impact-stories-carousel impact-stories-carousel--sizing--wide impact-stories-carousel--variant--large impact-stories-carousel--show-twiglet" x-data="bedrockjdl0r7sg_carousel(9, true)" x-init="initCarousel" @toggleautoplay="toggleAutoPlay()" @mouseenter="mouseEnter()" @mouseleave="mouseLeave()" data-theme="default" style="--theme--background: var(--theme--default__background); --theme--surface: var(--theme--default__surface); --theme--detail: 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data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/vQiQErFpQ4KUxnjTT9qp" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" id="bedrocklym1z80h" src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:100/vQiQErFpQ4KUxnjTT9qp" srcset="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:500/vQiQErFpQ4KUxnjTT9qp 500w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1000/vQiQErFpQ4KUxnjTT9qp 1000w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1500/vQiQErFpQ4KUxnjTT9qp 1500w" sizes="500px" alt="Gloria Dawa wearing a bright blue vest, proudly holding her goods for sale in Kampala, Uganda" class="bedrock-img impact-stories-carousel__image"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag__wrapper"> <span class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag">Gloria Dawa</span> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">From Despair to a Thriving Confectionery Business</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__focus">Refugees and Displaced Persons</small> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Uganda</small> </div> </div> <figcaption class="impact-stories-carousel__body__wrapper"> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">From Despair to a Thriving Confectionery Business</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Uganda</small> </figcaption> </a> </figure> <figure class="impact-stories-carousel__content group"> <a href="/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/from-side-hustle-to-full-time-thriving-business-marthas-entrepreneurial-journey/" title="From Side Hustle to Full-Time Thriving Business: Martha’s Entrepreneurial Journey" tabindex="-1"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__wrapper"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__gradient"></div> <img data-generator="Img" data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/UvRuSLgQEiN7jZWi8dYO" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" 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Full-Time Thriving Business: Martha’s Entrepreneurial Journey</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Kenya</small> </figcaption> </a> </figure> <figure class="impact-stories-carousel__content group"> <a href="/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/the-right-to-belong-apats-story/" title="The Right To Belong: Apat’s Story" tabindex="-1"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__wrapper"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__gradient"></div> <img data-generator="Img" data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/uchzb2tSIyfArc6dduzt" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" id="bedrock2vqqx85c" src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:100/uchzb2tSIyfArc6dduzt" srcset="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:500/uchzb2tSIyfArc6dduzt 500w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1000/uchzb2tSIyfArc6dduzt 1000w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1500/uchzb2tSIyfArc6dduzt 1500w" sizes="500px" alt="Apat Bul Kiir Aguer at EARTH U in Costa Rica, smiling outdoors " class="bedrock-img impact-stories-carousel__image"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag__wrapper"> <span class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag">Apat Bul Kiir Aguer</span> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">The Right To Belong: Apat’s Story</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__focus">Education and Transitions</small> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Costa Rica</small> </div> </div> <figcaption class="impact-stories-carousel__body__wrapper"> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">The Right To Belong: Apat’s Story</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Costa Rica</small> </figcaption> </a> </figure> <figure class="impact-stories-carousel__content group"> <a href="/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/a-personal-revolution-how-irene-found-her-voice-and-identity-at-earth-university/" title="A Personal Revolution: How Irene Found Her Voice and Identity at EARTH University" tabindex="-1"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__wrapper"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__gradient"></div> <img data-generator="Img" data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/bUq6dfiYRI287TVNa5iv" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" id="bedrockcm17gux7" src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:100/bUq6dfiYRI287TVNa5iv" srcset="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:500/bUq6dfiYRI287TVNa5iv 500w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1000/bUq6dfiYRI287TVNa5iv 1000w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1500/bUq6dfiYRI287TVNa5iv 1500w" sizes="500px" alt="Irene del Carmen Suazo Salazar in Costa Rica at EARTH University 2024" class="bedrock-img impact-stories-carousel__image"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag__wrapper"> <span class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag">Irene del Carmen Suazo Salazar</span> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">A Personal Revolution: How Irene Found Her Voice and Identity at EARTH University</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__focus">Education and Transitions</small> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Costa Rica</small> </div> </div> <figcaption class="impact-stories-carousel__body__wrapper"> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">A Personal Revolution: How Irene Found Her Voice and Identity at EARTH University</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Costa Rica</small> </figcaption> </a> </figure> <figure class="impact-stories-carousel__content group"> <a href="/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/language-and-culture/" title="Language and Culture" tabindex="-1"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__wrapper"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__gradient"></div> <img data-generator="Img" data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/IYvsvpUNRGmUbFzu2gGs" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" id="bedrock9m9t0wo3" src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:100/IYvsvpUNRGmUbFzu2gGs" srcset="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:500/IYvsvpUNRGmUbFzu2gGs 500w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1000/IYvsvpUNRGmUbFzu2gGs 1000w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1500/IYvsvpUNRGmUbFzu2gGs 1500w" sizes="500px" alt="Jeremy Andy, Instructor Trainee - Seven Generations Education Institute" class="bedrock-img impact-stories-carousel__image"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag__wrapper"> <span class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag">Language: a Source of Strength</span> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">Language and Culture</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__focus">Education and Transitions</small> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Canada</small> </div> </div> <figcaption class="impact-stories-carousel__body__wrapper"> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">Language and Culture</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Canada</small> </figcaption> </a> </figure> <figure class="impact-stories-carousel__content group"> <a href="/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/knowing-yourself-is-the-beginning-of-learning/" title="Knowing Yourself Is the Beginning of Learning" tabindex="-1"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__wrapper"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__gradient"></div> <img data-generator="Img" data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/4NdBTBSORXa3yYJsA1v4" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" id="bedrockgb9s5fl4" src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:100/4NdBTBSORXa3yYJsA1v4" srcset="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:500/4NdBTBSORXa3yYJsA1v4 500w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1000/4NdBTBSORXa3yYJsA1v4 1000w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1500/4NdBTBSORXa3yYJsA1v4 1500w" sizes="500px" alt="Akpene Diata giving a talk on stage" class="bedrock-img impact-stories-carousel__image"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag__wrapper"> <span class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag">Akpene Diata Hoggar</span> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">Knowing Yourself Is the Beginning of Learning</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__focus">Education and Transitions</small> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Ghana</small> </div> </div> <figcaption class="impact-stories-carousel__body__wrapper"> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">Knowing Yourself Is the Beginning of Learning</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Ghana</small> </figcaption> </a> </figure> <figure class="impact-stories-carousel__content group"> <a href="/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/hadiza-yusuf-everyone-has-something-to-give-in-their-own-little-space/" title="Hadiza Yusuf: Everyone has something to give in their own little space" tabindex="-1"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__wrapper"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__gradient"></div> <img data-generator="Img" data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/lvDtNhA9QnSfm75TYEv6" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" id="bedrockmkxspwev" src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:100/lvDtNhA9QnSfm75TYEv6" srcset="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:500/lvDtNhA9QnSfm75TYEv6 500w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1000/lvDtNhA9QnSfm75TYEv6 1000w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1500/lvDtNhA9QnSfm75TYEv6 1500w" sizes="500px" alt="Woman sits on a red chair smiling to camera" class="bedrock-img impact-stories-carousel__image"> <div class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag__wrapper"> <span class="impact-stories-carousel__image__tag">Hadiza Yusuf</span> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">Hadiza Yusuf: Everyone has something to give in their own little space</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__focus">Education and Transitions</small> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Nigeria</small> </div> </div> <figcaption class="impact-stories-carousel__body__wrapper"> <h3 class="impact-stories-carousel__title">Hadiza Yusuf: Everyone has something to give in their own little space</h3> <small class="impact-stories-carousel__country">Nigeria</small> </figcaption> </a> </figure> <figure class="impact-stories-carousel__content group"> <a 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Transitions</small> <small class="research-grid__item__country">Uganda</small> </figcaption> </figure> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/our-research/study-on-africa-as-a-jurisdiction-for-domiciliation-of-investment-vehicles/" title="Study on Africa as a Jurisdiction for Domiciliation of Investment Vehicles" class="research-grid__link group"> <figure class="research-grid__item"> <div class="research-grid__item__image__wrapper"> <img data-generator="Img" data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/qseWKGxjTWmkfL5x8uf1" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" id="bedrockf3pgxzmg" src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:100/qseWKGxjTWmkfL5x8uf1" srcset="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:450/qseWKGxjTWmkfL5x8uf1 450w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:900/qseWKGxjTWmkfL5x8uf1 900w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1350/qseWKGxjTWmkfL5x8uf1 1350w, 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href="/en/our-research/indigenous-youth-roots-indigenous-youth-reconciliation-barometer-2024/" title="Indigenous Youth Roots: Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2024" class="research-grid__link group"> <figure class="research-grid__item"> <div class="research-grid__item__image__wrapper"> <img data-generator="Img" data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/lsfi38VhQwCNl2vmp43s" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" id="bedrock46ahyigc" src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:100/lsfi38VhQwCNl2vmp43s" srcset="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:450/lsfi38VhQwCNl2vmp43s 450w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:900/lsfi38VhQwCNl2vmp43s 900w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1350/lsfi38VhQwCNl2vmp43s 1350w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:600/lsfi38VhQwCNl2vmp43s 600w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1200/lsfi38VhQwCNl2vmp43s 1200w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1800/lsfi38VhQwCNl2vmp43s 1800w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 600px, 450px" alt="Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2024 report cover." class="bedrock-img research-grid__item__image"> </div> <figcaption class="research-grid__item__caption"> <h4 class="research-grid__item__body">Indigenous Youth Roots: Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2024</h4> <small class="research-grid__item__date"> <time id="bedrock2itiad7w" class="datetime" datetime="2024-11-20T15:56:00.866207Z"> 20 November 2024 </time> </small> <small class="research-grid__item__focus">Education and Transitions</small> <small class="research-grid__item__country">Canada</small> </figcaption> </figure> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/our-research/the-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-at-camfed-ghana-celebrating-a-decade-of-impact/" title="The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program At CAMFED Ghana: Celebrating A Decade Of Impact" class="research-grid__link group"> <figure class="research-grid__item"> <div class="research-grid__item__image__wrapper"> <img data-generator="Img" data-is-valid-butter-cms-media-library-url="true" data-butter-fallback="https://cdn.buttercms.com/f4xI6hzSTvWIYt14gy8Y" data-butter-fallback-class="bedrock-img--fallback" onerror="handleImageFallback(this)" loading="lazy" id="bedrockmytk36rc" src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:100/f4xI6hzSTvWIYt14gy8Y" srcset="https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:450/f4xI6hzSTvWIYt14gy8Y 450w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:900/f4xI6hzSTvWIYt14gy8Y 900w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1350/f4xI6hzSTvWIYt14gy8Y 1350w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:600/f4xI6hzSTvWIYt14gy8Y 600w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1200/f4xI6hzSTvWIYt14gy8Y 1200w, https://cdn.buttercms.com/resize=width:1800/f4xI6hzSTvWIYt14gy8Y 1800w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 600px, 450px" alt="Large room of people listening to a talk" class="bedrock-img research-grid__item__image"> </div> 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We focus our efforts on areas where they can have the most equitable and sustainable impact at scale.</p> <a data-pagefind-ignore="all" id="bedrocklqm378ov" href="/en/what-we-do/our-programs/" class="btn btn--type--a btn--variant--secondary btn--subvariant--base btn--appearance--light featured-content-blocks__button"> <span class="btn__text">View all programs</span> <i id="bedrock4e560m1o" class="icon arrow-right btn__icon" aria-hidden="true"> <svg fill="none" height="32" viewbox="0 0 32 32" width="32" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="m27.7075 16.7075-9 9c-.1876.1876-.4421.2931-.7075.2931s-.5199-.1055-.7075-.2931-.2931-.4421-.2931-.7075.1055-.5199.2931-.7075l7.2938-7.2925h-19.5863c-.26522 0-.51957-.1053-.70711-.2929-.18753-.1875-.29289-.4419-.29289-.7071s.10536-.5196.29289-.7071c.18754-.1875.44189-.2929.70711-.2929h19.5863l-7.2938-7.29249c-.1876-.18764-.2931-.44214-.2931-.7075 0-.26537.1055-.51986.2931-.7075s.4421-.29306.7075-.29306.5199.10542.7075.29306l9 8.99999c.093.0929.1667.2032.2171.3246.0503.1214.0762.2515.0762.3829s-.0259.2615-.0762.3829c-.0504.1214-.1241.2317-.2171.3246z" fill="#141413"></path></svg> </i> </a> </div> </figcaption> </figure> </section> </div> <section data-on-this-page-title="Latest from the Mastercard Foundation" id="bedrockklxqiz2h" class="latestfrom-grid latestfrom-grid--tabs-3 latestfrom-grid--show-twiglet" data-theme="default" style="--theme--background: var(--theme--default__background); --theme--surface: var(--theme--default__surface); --theme--detail: var(--theme--default__detail);" x-data="bedrockklxqiz2h_grid([ { "title": { "val": "\n\n \n\n \n News\n \n\n", "length": 22 }, "text": "News", "isActive": true, "content": [ { "slug": "new-indigenous-land-stewardship-degree-will-prepare-the-next-generation-of-land-protectors-to-restore-ecosystems-and-take-action-on-climate-change", "name": "New Indigenous Land Stewardship Degree Will Prepare The Next Generation Of Land Protectors To Restore Ecosystems And Take Action On Climate Change", "published": "2025-04-08T12:10:54.775305Z", "updated": "2025-04-08T17:27:10.755642Z", "scheduled": null, "status": "published", "page_type": "news", "fields": { "title": "New Indigenous Land Stewardship Degree Will Prepare The Next Generation Of Land Protectors To Restore Ecosystems And Take Action On Climate Change", "author": "", "image": { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/bLy8MRFjRyW3XB5gggPU", "alt": "Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (BILS) field school, photo courtesy of UBC Faculty of Forestry April, 2025" }, "location": "Vancouver, British Columbia", "client_components_slot_1": [ { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p><em><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Image above: Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship</span> field school, courtesy of UBC Faculty of Forestry</span> </em></p>" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>A new program co-developed by Indigenous leaders and the University of British Columbia&rsquo;s Faculty of Forestry will provide Indigenous youth with a unique opportunity to learn Indigenous science and land stewardship approaches. Part of a growing movement, this first-of-its-kind degree program will be part of a globally recognized standard for environmental management by 2050.</p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The four-year, interdisciplinary Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (BILS) was created with Indigenous Peoples in Canada in response to the growing need for Indigenous-led land management and sustainable resource stewardship, especially important in the face of climate change. The program will integrate Indigenous science and ways of knowing with courses in ecological sciences, governance, law, economics, and business management.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;</span></p>" } }, { "type": "text_pullquote", "fields": { "title": "\"Through the BILS program, we unite as Knowledge Keepers, community leaders, academics and the next generation of land stewards,\"", "body": "said Dr. Garry Merkel, Director of the Centre for Indigenous Land Stewardship and a member of the Tahltan Nation. “We will embrace ancestral wisdom and collective action as we embark on this educational journey.” ", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The BILS program is unique in its Indigenous-led, experiential, and multi-access learning approach. Students will learn directly from Indigenous scholars, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and allies in a culturally safe space. They will gain hands-on experience in environmental stewardship through select field-based courses, which will take them into the forests, waters, and territories they aim to protect. The program also prioritizes relational, community-based education that fosters meaningful connections between students, Indigenous communities, and the land.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;</span></p>" } }, { "type": "media_single_large_image", "fields": { "title": "", "image_src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/LejrCka8QUaZ6fsLLHwk", "image_alt": "Reconciliation Pole, Hereditary Chief 7idansuu (James Hart), Haida", "media_title": "Reconciliation Pole, Hereditary Chief 7idansuu (James Hart), Haida", "media_body": "", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_pullquote", "fields": { "title": "“Respect for diverse knowledge systems is at the heart of BILS,” says UBC Forestry Dean, Dr. Rob Kozak.", "body": "“By weaving traditional knowledge with current environmental management approaches, we create a learning environment where both knowledge systems are valued and integrated, empowering future leaders to develop truly sustainable practices and solutions.” ", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>The BILS program is designed to meet Indigenous Peoples where they live, so they have the option to learn and to continue supporting the self-governance goals of their Nations. Students with personal and family commitments will have options for remote learning from their home communities. In addition, learning hubs will be established in three regions of British Columbia to support remote learning. The first will be established in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.</p>\n<p>The program will be supported through a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program. With an investment of $8.5 million, the Mastercard Foundation collaboration will make the program more accessible while respecting cultural and geographic ties. This includes contributing to First Nations, M&eacute;tis, and Inuit students&rsquo; tuition and relocation costs, as well as work support.</p>" } }, { "type": "text_pullquote", "fields": { "title": "\"The Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship shows us the innovation and ultimately the success, that is unlocked through co-creation with Indigenous Nations,\"", "body": "says Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director, Canada Programs at the Mastercard Foundation. “Indigenous youth will develop the skills and experience in their home territories to build meaningful livelihoods in sectors including natural resources, governance, and clean energy. The power of community-based delivery models, like this one, is their alignment with self-determination.” ", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>Career opportunities for BILS graduates will span natural resource management, policy, environmental consulting, and community conservation, ensuring Indigenous leadership remains central to land stewardship.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;As Indigenous governments reclaim stewardship roles, BILS graduates will be prepared to protect lands, restore ecosystems and uphold Indigenous law,&rdquo; said Dr. Merkel. &ldquo;BILS is more than a degree &ndash; it is the future of land stewardship.&rdquo;</p>" } }, { "type": "about_standard", "fields": { "title": "About UBC Forestry", "body": "UBC Faculty of Forestry is globally recognized for its award-winning programs, research, and initiatives. Home to innovative minds and approaches, our interdisciplinary team leads forward-thinking research, education, and community outreach to address today's pressing issues. Our students receive cutting-edge education from top forestry experts across various disciplines, preparing them to be global citizens and leaders in their careers. 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The aim of the program is to fundamentally transform education and employment systems based on the visions, values, and aspirations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in alignment with Indigenous rights and self-determination. \n\nIndigenous solutions and innovations in education and employment systems will support success for Indigenous young people and create pathways to meaningful livelihoods.", "caption": "", "is_flipped": false, "show_twiglet": false, "images": [ { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/HheBdZqRCdN0CoAvFZAt", "alt": "A First Nations man playing a drum." }, { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/mQnJRz0CTC2KoiBo55XF", "alt": "A woman with a microphone." } ] } }, { "type": "copy_image", "fields": { "title": "With our partners, we seek to advance Indigenous solutions in: ", "subtitle": "Post-secondary education and training | Entrepreneurship and economic development | Language and culture | Health | Digital equity and STEM | Climate and environment ", "body": "As key enablers in transforming education and employment in service of Indigenous youth, we also work with partners in the key areas of strengthening indigenous organizations, elevating youth voice and leadership, and promoting narrative change. 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The program aims to unlock resources from banks, innovate new financial models and products, and transition the financial sector to enable a greater number of MSMEs to access uncollateralized financial credit products.</p>\n<p>SAFEE built on the success of Michu, a credit score-based digital lending platform&nbsp;for micro, small and medium enterprises and a successful large-scale pilot by the Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Kifiya, and the Mastercard Foundation, which enabled more than 148,000 MSMEs to access uncollateralized working capital credit in just 14 months.</p>\n<p>SAFEE has fostered partnerships with six banks: Amhara, Bunna, Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Enat, Wegagen, and Zemzem (all present today). Together, they have disbursed over 8.2 billion birr in uncollateralized loans to 263,312 women MSMEs. 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Through the SAFEE program, we are working to ensure that Ethiopia’s financial institutions have the expertise to scale uncollateralized lending and reach the millions of entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers who are excluded from the formal financial system.", "person": "Mefthe Tadesse", "position": "Country Director, Ethiopia, at the Mastercard Foundation.", "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "image_single", "fields": { "image_src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/sOrpVAekSuWRcJAJ6MXu", "image_alt": "", "title": "Mefthe Tadesse, Country Director, Ethiopia, at the Mastercard Foundation gives keynote speech", "body": "", "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>Access to finance is a critical challenge for Ethiopia&rsquo;s 20 million MSMEs and smallholder farmers. Less than 30 percent of MSMEs have access to formal credit, and most financial institutions rely on collateral-based lending, leaving countless entrepreneurs and underserved communities locked out of economic opportunities.</p>\n<p>Like Michu, the SAFEE program is supporting system changes in Ethiopia&rsquo;s financial sector through three fundamental shifts:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moving from collateral-based lending to uncollateralized lending using AI-driven credit scoring models to assess risk and expand lending criteria.</li>\n<li>Shifting from the few but large-scale borrowers to many MSME lending at scale, enabling banks and fintechs to lend to thousands of MSMEs through data-driven lending models efficiently.</li>\n<li>Building the financial sector's capacity by ensuring Ethiopia&rsquo;s banks, fintechs, and financial institutions have the right AI and data science talent.</li>\n</ul>" } }, { "type": "media_single_large_image", "fields": { "title": "", "image_src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/9P9EXYQ9e9R8gUo3AgYg", "image_alt": "Job fair in Ethiopia March 2025", "media_title": "", "media_body": "", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>As Ethiopia moves toward a more data-driven financial system, young engineers with data science, AI, and machine learning expertise are critical to its success. Today&rsquo;s graduates will fuel the financial sector&rsquo;s ability to transform. The training delivered by 10 academy (not-for-profit community-owned initiative that has developed scalable, financially sustainable, and practical training programs) has provided hands-on training in machine learning, predictive analytics, and financial modelling.</p>" } }, { "type": "quote", "fields": { "body": "Borrowing money felt like such a big risk. But as the bank approached me, I explained everything clearly: how the process worked, the repayment terms, and how I could use the loan to grow my business. It gave me the courage to apply. This loan goes far beyond the money; It’s about empowerment. I want other women to see what’s possible and to believe in their potential.", "person": "Misrak Abebaw", "position": "Young woman program participant ", "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "subheading_medium", "fields": { "surtitle": "", "title": "A rare opportunity for banks, fintechs, and recruiters", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>Banks are accelerating digital lending and financial inclusion efforts by replacing collateral-based large borrowers with uncollateralized loans to MSMEs and smallholder farmers. This means the demand for AI and data science talent in this sector will only continue to grow. Today&rsquo;s graduates from cohorts three and four and the 74 alumni from the previous two cohorts are filling the gap.</p>\n<p><i>\"AI and data science are no longer futuristic ideas; they are essential tools for financial institutions to expand access to finance,\" said Munir Duri, CEO of Kifiya. \"Through SAFEE, we are ensuring that AI talent is created and placed where it is most needed: inside Ethiopia's banks where they can help drive scalable, data-driven solutions that open up economic opportunities for entrepreneurs and underserved communities. This goes far beyond training to supporting the shift taking place in the financial sector.\"</i></p>\n<p>At the event, in addition to the graduation, there was a recruiter roundtable, facilitating a conversation with banking executives, fintech leaders, and policymakers about AI talent, hiring requirements, and the future of digital finance in Ethiopia. Additionally, there was a Career Fair where AI experts and hiring managers networked in real-time, emphasizing matching recent graduates with positions that capitalize on their knowledge of machine learning, fraud detection, and credit risk modelling.</p>" } }, { "type": "about_standard", "fields": { "title": "About Kifiya Financial Technology", "body": "Kifiya is a pioneering AI-powered ecosystem technology company dedicated to fostering financial and digital inclusion across Africa. Specializing in intelligent decisioning, financial services, digital agriculture, and smart mobility solutions, the organization tackles systemic barriers that hinder growth and opportunity for underserved communities. \n\nFor over a decade, Kifiya has navigated a challenging and dynamic market with adaptability and innovation, evolving from a promising startup into a leader in digital transformation. 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It does this by addressing the lack of credit history and records, availability of appropriate products and services, low use of financial technology and the cost of managing low-value credit. It also provides the technical assistance required for financial institutions to transition from conventional collateral-based lending to uncollateralized, digitally enabled, credit-score-based lending, and embracing new modality of delivery of financial services.\n\nThe program unlocks resources from banks, innovates new models/products, and ensures that the financial sector transitions to offer uncollateralized financial credit products to a greater number of MSMEs – even beyond the initial program targets.\n\nSAFEE has initially partnered with the Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Bunna Bank, Enat Bank, Amhara Bank, Wegagen Bank, and ZamZam Bank. 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The technical support ensures that banks undergo efficient change management to introduce and deliver the new model and create inclusive access to financial services for MSMEs.\n\nThe announcement of the SAFEE program was part of the month-long “Startup Ethiopia” event in April 2024, along with the announcement of a series of reforms including access to finance opportunities for start-ups.\n\n“Our partnership with the Mastercard Foundation will enable the unlocking of uncollateralized productive credit products ranging from digital working capital, invoice financing, inventory credit, buy-now-pay-later, and interest-free banking that address the needs and demands of MSMEs. The program is catalytic by design to enable the financial sector transition through system-level change support where uncollateralized digital credit for MSMEs become the new normal,” said Munir Duri, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kifiya Financial Technology PLC.\n\n“Through collaborative efforts and innovative and tailored programs like SAFEE, the Foundation aims to create an ecosystem where MSMEs can harness the power of digital lending to realize their full potential and ensure sustainable livelihoods for fellow young people,” said Samuel Yalew Adela, Mastercard Foundation Country Director, Ethiopia. “These MSMEs will not access financial services through traditional lending approaches otherwise. Including SAFEE, the Foundation to date has committed a total of $672 million in Ethiopia, of which $222 million is dedicated to increasing affordable access to finance through various partnerships.”\n\nAbout the Mastercard Foundation\n\nThe Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. 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The five-year programme operated in seven regions, 22 zones and 88 districts. It enabled 245,071 young people, 61.4% of whom are young women, to access dignified and fulfilling work and established 13,063 bee and silk enterprises. In total, 6,043 tonnes of honey, 603 tonnes of beeswax and 89.2 tonnes of silk cocoon were produced, generating over $62.08 million. At an individual level, the estimated average per capita income for participants&rsquo;&nbsp; increased from $145 to $344 by the end of the programme.</p>\n<p>For young women like Tigist Tesfahun, participation in the program was life-changing:</p>" } }, { "type": "text_pullquote", "fields": { "title": "“Before joining the enterprise, our lives mainly revolved around domestic tasks like cooking, fetching water from long distances, and looking after children and livestock, which had never been economically valued. When we made our first honey harvest in 2021, we felt like a miracle had happened in our lives. In October 2022, our enterprise had harvested and sold 300 kilogrammes of honey, earning ETB 90,000 (USD2,600),” noted Tigist.", "body": "Historically, beekeeping in Ethiopia is considered a male occupation, and women are excluded. The programme sought to break down the barriers created by traditional cultural perceptions by adjusting beekeeping technologies through more female-friendly apiary designs that encouraged female beekeepers. It allowed young women to choose the most convenient sites for their apiaries, for instance, in their backyards. Further, childcare facilities have been introduced for nursing mothers during training and group work sessions. This helps the young women participants to dedicate quality time to the training and have peace of mind that their children are cared for close by.", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "quote", "fields": { "body": "Before this training, no one invited me to attend training and meetings at Kebele because I have small children to look after at home. Other people usually skip me in such events. Thanks to the MOYESH programme, I am attending training sessions with my kids. I am even grateful for the treats for my child.", "person": "Foze Abdulkadir", "position": "Program participant", "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>A notable success of the program is the reciprocal relationship created with key stakeholders,&nbsp;including various levels of government, from national to district. One example is the commitment of Ethiopian government agencies to allocate land for beekeeping and sericulture to youth enterprises. Over 7,900 hectares of degraded and vulnerable land were rehabilitated by promoting multipurpose bee forage trees and vegetables. Additionally, the national government is designating selected corridors for apiculture clusters.</p>\n<p>The MOYESH programme also embraced the private sector as a key partner in the apiculture transformation in Ethiopia, providing access to inputs such as frame beehives, protective clothes and hive accessories, readily available market outlets, and helping to ensure that quality is maintained throughout the process with the product in mind.</p>" } }, { "type": "quote", "fields": { "body": "Today, we are proud to witness the impact of the MOYESH program. As we look ahead, we contemplate on how to scale this impact to reach more young people in Ethiopia and beyond, and how to transform apiculture and sericulture into even stronger engines of inclusive economic growth.", "person": "Dr Abdou Tenkouano", "position": "Director General, icipe", "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>Building upon the MOYESH programme's achievements and leveraging its successful models, Mass Youth Employment in Apiculture (MaYEA) was launched in November 2023 in partnership with <i>icipe</i>, International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR), Organization for Rehabilitation and Development in Amhara (ORDA), Ethiopia, and the Mastercard Foundation. This five-year scale-up programme is designed to enable about one million young people (80% women) to work in the beekeeping industry and other agricultural value chains while supporting system-level changes to enable dignified and fulfilling work opportunities.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;<i>Through the MOYESH programme, we have collectively achieved much beyond enabling young people to find work opportunities. Beekeeping and sericulture farming have now been recognized as having great potential in rural transformation and as a foreign exchange earner through exporting high-quality products. We believe these value chains have great potential to create opportunities for many more young people in Ethiopia,&rdquo; said Mefthe Tadesse, Country Director, Ethiopia at the Mastercard Foundation.</i></p>" } }, { "type": "about_standard", "fields": { "title": "About the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)", "body": "The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe): headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a country office in Ethiopia, is the only research institution working primarily on insects and other arthropods. The Centre conducts world-class science, and then translates this knowledge into innovate environmentally friendly, affordable, accessible and easy to use solutions to tackle crop pests and disease vectors. icipe’s role also extends to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of the beneficial insect biodiversity.", "theme": "default", "image_src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/LKIBbHskQ1eiCcxSK8dt", "image_alt": "" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>For more information on <i>icipe</i>, please visit <a href=\"https://www.icipe.org/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">icipe.org/</a></p>" } } ], "contacts": { "title": "Contacts", "show_twiglet": true, "items": [ { "title": "The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)", "person": "Workneh Ayalew", "role": "MOYESH Programme Coordinator", "email": "wayalew@icipe.org" }, { "title": "Mastercard Foundation", "person": "Simret Yasabu", "role": "Lead, Program Communications, Ethiopia", "email": "syasabu@mastercardfdn.org" } ] }, "topic": [ { "slug": "agriculture", "name": "Agriculture", "published": "2024-11-18T21:01:42.165218Z", "updated": "2025-04-08T20:57:02.226994Z", "scheduled": null, "status": "published", "page_type": "topic", "fields": { "title": "Agriculture", "body": " ", "image": { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/r9v9w4RLK323qWpN3vwl", "alt": "Florence Nyiranzabonimpa on a farm in Rwanda." }, "client_components_slot_1": [ { "type": "copy_title_v1", "fields": { "title": " Our work is aimed at creating agrifood systems that are resilient, sustainable, and equitable, enabling work opportunities for young people. 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Pionni&egrave;re en mati&egrave;re de gouvernance et de droits des femmes, Madame la Pr&eacute;sidente Ellen Johnson Sirleaf partage les exp&eacute;riences qui ont forg&eacute; sa vision, les mentors qui l&rsquo;ont guid&eacute;e et les valeurs qui l&rsquo;ont soutenue dans les moments de d&eacute;fi et de triomphe.</p>" } }, { "type": "quote_profile", "fields": { "body": "J’ai appris à être forte dans le succès tout en maintenant ma confiance en moi dans l’adversité,\" confie Madame la Présidente Sirleaf. \"La force de ma mère, capable de s'occuper de nous tout en nous encourageant à rester concentrés sur notre éducation, à poursuivre nos études, à nous préparer pour l'avenir, je pense que c'est là que réside ma propre force de caractère. Ma capacité à aller de l'avant lorsque je vois quelque chose qui peut améliorer non seulement ma vie, mais aussi la société dans laquelle je vis. 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Le podcast sera disponible sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify, et YouTube.</p>\n<p>Les &eacute;pisodes mettront en avant une s&eacute;lection prestigieuse d&rsquo;invit&eacute;s ayant marqu&eacute; leurs domaines respectifs, parmi lesquels : Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, ancienne Pr&eacute;sidente du Liberia, Louise Arbour, ancienne Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux droits de l&rsquo;homme et Procureure en chef des Tribunaux p&eacute;naux internationaux pour l&rsquo;ex-Yougoslavie et le Rwanda, ainsi que Mary Robinson, ancienne Pr&eacute;sidente de l&rsquo;Irlande.</p>\n<p>Rejoignez la prochaine g&eacute;n&eacute;ration d&rsquo;acteurs du changement en vous abonnant <i>&agrave; Transcending Boundaries</i> et d&eacute;couvrez comment un leadership fond&eacute; sur des valeurs peut transformer votre parcours et votre impact.</p>" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>Pour plus d&rsquo;informations, visitez <a href=\"https://mastercardfdn.org/en/transcending-boundaries-podcast?utm_source=media&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_id=TBseason1\">mastercardfdn.org/en/podcast</a> et suivez la conversation sur les r&eacute;seaux sociaux avec #TranscendingBoundaries et @MastercardFoundation.</p>" } } ], "contacts": { "title": "For media inquiries please contact", "show_twiglet": true, "items": [ { "title": "Mastercard Foundation", "person": "Candice O’Grady ", "role": "Lead, Public Affairs & Communications, Canada ", "email": "cogrady@mastercardfdn.org" } ] }, "topic": [], "country": [ { "slug": "canada", "name": "Canada", "published": "2024-11-18T21:17:26.058691Z", "updated": "2025-02-11T21:50:46.923183Z", "scheduled": null, "status": "published", "page_type": "country", "fields": { "title": "Canada", "image_src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/LPfOJXKmTvmr4lrNnJWs", "image_alt": "", "body": "The EleV Program is the Mastercard Foundation initiative in Canada. 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The event culminated in the release of recommendations for empowering the sector and a call to action for systemic reforms to unlock the full potential of youth entrepreneurship.</p>\n<p>The dialogue, attended by over 350 participants at the Serena Hotel, featured a keynote address by Godfrey Byamukama, Assistant Commissioner, who represented Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. He emphasized the need to bridge the gap between policy and practice, acknowledging that young people&rsquo;s voices are crucial in shaping effective interventions. &ldquo;The true measure of Uganda&rsquo;s progress lies in how we empower our youth to lead its transformation. By breaking barriers to entrepreneurship and equipping them with the tools to succeed, we are not just building businesses&mdash;we are building a nation.&rdquo; He also highlighted Uganda&rsquo;s ambitious ten-fold economic growth strategy, which aims to expand the economy from $50 billion to $500 billion over 15 years, with youth entrepreneurship at the centre. The government is capitalizing wealth funds worth $1.31 billion (UGX 4.8 trillion), targeting young people, women, agriculture, and industrial transformation.</p>\n<p>Uganda&rsquo;s young people are widely recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and economic growth. According to the State of Entrepreneurship in Uganda 2024 Report, micro, small, and medium enterprises account for over 90 percent of private sector businesses and employ millions of Ugandans, making these enterprises a cornerstone of the economy. However, systemic barriers hinder young entrepreneurs, including limited access to finance, low business registration rates, limited market access, and a persistent digital divide. Addressing these constraints through targeted skilling, financial inclusion, and enabling policies is essential to unlocking the full <span data-teams=\"true\">potential of Uganda&rsquo;s young entrepreneurs.</span>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Adongo Immaculate, a participant of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture at Gulu University and Founder of Fresh Picks Enterprise, reflected on the challenges young people face in accessing business support and skills development.</p>" } }, { "type": "text_pullquote", "fields": { "title": "Young people do not lack potential; they lack access to the right skills and opportunities. The biggest mistake we continue to make as a society is that we train young people for a world that no longer exists.”", "body": "The young entrepreneur underscored the importance of embedding entrepreneurship training into education systems and ensuring that young people are prepared to seek employment and create their own opportunities.\n", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>The discussions reinforced the urgent need for improved access to finance, productive resources, and stronger peer-to-peer networks. Young entrepreneurs requested more information about opportunities within the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem. Additionally, they called for strengthened inclusive targeting for young people with disabilities and refugees, ensuring that interventions are tailored to their specific needs. Building partnerships that provide a range of services and programs, including&nbsp;mentorship, market access, and capacity-building initiatives, was highlighted as a critical step in advancing youth entrepreneurship.</p>" } }, { "type": "calloutbox_numbered", "fields": { "title": "Key Recommendations from the Young Africa Works Dialogue", "link_text": "", "link_href": "", "theme": "default", "items": [ { "body": "Expand access to finance by increasing youth-friendly financial products and alternative financing models." }, { "body": "Strengthen peer-to-peer business networks and digital platforms to improve market access and knowledge sharing." }, { "body": "Create a more enabling policy and regulatory environment that supports youth-led businesses and startups." }, { "body": "Integrate entrepreneurship training into education at all levels to equip young people with practical business skills." }, { "body": "Enhance inclusion by tailoring financial services, training, and market access for women, refugees, and persons with disabilities." } ] } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>Access to finance remains a significant barrier for young entrepreneurs, mainly due to high interest rates, slow loan disbursement, and stringent collateral requirements. The dialogue explored alternative financing models, including grants, digital microfinance, and asset-backed lending, to ensure that young people, particularly women and marginalized groups, have greater access to credit.</p>\n<p>For many young entrepreneurs, networks and collaboration play a vital role in sustaining businesses. Florence Naziwa, an agribusiness exporter and participant in the Foundation&rsquo;s partnership with Ripple Effect, shared her journey of overcoming challenges in the sector, noting that while exporting can seem complex, it presents a viable economic opportunity for young people. &ldquo;People may fear to join the export business because it seems complicated. But I would like to inspire more people to join. In life, a comma is not a full stop, so we must keep moving forward.&rdquo; She emphasized the importance of linking young entrepreneurs to reliable supply chains and structured business support systems to ensure long-term success.</p>\n<p>In his remarks, Adrian Bukenya, Country Director for Uganda at the Mastercard Foundation, reaffirmed the Foundation&rsquo;s commitment to unlocking opportunities for young Ugandans through the Young Africa Works strategy. The initiative aims to enable 4.3 million young people&mdash;3 million of whom are young women&mdash;to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. He stressed that removing systemic barriers to youth employment and entrepreneurship requires deep collaboration between the government, private sector, and youth-led organizations.</p>" } }, { "type": "quote", "fields": { "body": "“Uganda’s greatest asset is its young people. When they thrive, the country thrives. 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The key area of focus has been expanding access to finance, education, and skills training to smallholder farmers, teachers, out of school youth and youth in agriculture across the country.\n\nOur Approach: In Uganda, the Young Africa Works strategy is aligned with the government’s priorities and embraces the private sector-led economic development approach. Our strategy focuses on sectors that are prioritized by the government and are anticipated to create work opportunities for young women, men, and refugees. With an estimated refugee population of 1.4 million in Uganda, Young Africa Works will work closely with key stakeholders to enable young refugees and young people in their host communities, especially young women, to acquire the skills needed to find employment or to create their own work opportunities.\n\nPriority Sectors: Agriculture, tourism and hospitality, micro, small and medium enterprise, digital economy, creatives, construction and housing.\n\nOur initial commitment of USD 200 million will focus on:\n\nsupporting agri-food systems and agribusiness through the commercialization of agriculture;\nstrengthening Uganda’s growing tourism and hospitality sector; and\nleveraging the significant public and private investment in the construction sector by improving vocational training and expanding access to financial services for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) working in construction.\nAdditionally, in collaboration with the private sector, Young Africa Works will aim to unlock domestic and international investments to spur growth in micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises.\nLearn More About Our Partners and Programs \nOur partners manage the recruitment and selection of program participants.\n\nMastercard Foundation Alumni Network\nUganda - Past Alumni\nThe Alumni Network is the culmination of our vision to mobilize the alumni from our programs — which include the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Ashoka, the Youth Think Tank (YTT), the Scholars Program, the Anzisha Prize, and Youth Forward — to be a force for change.\n\nTo learn more about the Alumni Network, click here to complete the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Interest form.\n\nTo learn more about the Uganda Alumni Network email: mcfugandaalumninetwork@gmail.com.\n\nAngella Nantambi\nAngella Nantambi is an alum of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Ashesi University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She is the first Alumni in Residence Fellow of the Baobab Platform and a Crossroads Emerging Leadership Fellow with the Harvard Business School Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council.\n\nAngella is a passionate advocate for communication of issues facing young people in communities. She is the co-founder of Inogen, an organization that seeks to inspire young girls to pursue their dreams in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field. \n\nShe volunteered with the Young Achievers Foundation to support high school graduates to gain full scholarships to study in top universities and colleges all over the world. \n\nDerrick Tumuhairwe\nDerrick Tumuhairwe is a youth advocate, nurse and a medical entrepreneur who is passionate about preventive medicine and the financial liberation of young people. He is the co-founder of Cure Medical Centre, a social enterprise that provides quality affordable health care to marginalized communities in the Wakiso District of Uganda.\n\nDerrick is the founder of Africa Well Able (AWA), a community-based organisation that offers comprehensive education on young girl’s sexual reproductive health rights and equip youth with entrepreneurial skills. So far, Africa Well Able (AWA) has reached over 2 million girls with information on sexual reproductive health rights, menstrual hygiene management, prevention of teenage pregnancy and early marriage.\n\nHe volunteers for Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) as a Community-Based Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (CBRHR) educator and Uganda Red Cross Society as Youth Volunteer Recruiter and Certified First Aid Trainer.\n\nEilen Anecho\nEilen Anecho holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Gulu University in Northern Uganda. 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She is a feminist and as the Youth Country Coordinator at Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Alliance Uganda, she advocates for sexual reproductive health and rights and bodily autonomy for young people. She is a member of AIESEC, SheDecides Global movement, the UN Women Uganda Youth Representative for the Generation Equality Forum and a nominee for The Office of the Vice Chairperson (Policy and Advocacy) – Commonwealth Youth Council. \n\nFrances Aanyu\nFrances Aanyu is an alum of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Development Economics.\n\nAs the Head of Youth Engagement at Reach a Hand Uganda, she supports and mentors a network of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) advocates who enhance access to information and services for young people in Uganda.\n\nFrances is also a Resolution Fellow and the co-founder of Dash 4 Girls Uganda, a social venture that is using logical framework analysis to create community solutions to different issues. She was also Skoll World Forum 2018 Emerging Leader for her contribution to women empowerment in Uganda.\n\nFrances is passionate about creating an enabling environment for young people to meaningfully participate in co-creating solutions for their communities. Throughout her various roles, she has inspired young people to take up space in different initiatives and create better communities.\n\nFrancis Xavier Inyangat\nFrancis Xavier Inyangat graduated from Busitema University with a degree in computer engineering.\n\nHe is passionate about leveraging technology to harness the potential of young people and creating sustainable solutions to poverty in Africa. \n\nXavier is a member of Generation Connect Africa (GC-AFR) and a youth envoy at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU). \n\nXavier participated in the Youth Street Team Fellowship at Digital Opportunity Trust) and the Youth Work Readiness Program) at Makerere University’s Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC). \n\nCurrently, he works as an AI Researcher with Busitema University Artificial Intelligence and Interdisciplinary Research Group, innovating solutions on the nexus between Business and Technology. \n\nHe is also the founder of Blueprint Digital Services, a social initiative that provides digital skills and entrepreneurship training and mentorship to youth in the border  districts of Busia, Tororo and Malaba in Uganda. \n\nRonald Mukunde\nRonald Mukunde is an alum of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut and holds a master’s degree in civil engineering. 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With the world&rsquo;s youngest and fastest-growing population, we have an opportunity to leverage&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.devex.com/focus/artificialintelligence\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">artificial intelligence</a> for economic growth, job creation, and social progress. However, to fully realize this potential, we must address a critical issue: the inclusion and active support of Africa&rsquo;s youth &mdash; particularly young women &mdash; in AI development, policy, and investment.</p>" } }, { "type": "subheading_medium", "fields": { "surtitle": "", "title": "My journey and the power of opportunity", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>I am Rose Kimu from Kenya, a Mastercard Foundation scholar at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, or CMU-Africa, currently pursuing a master&rsquo;s in IT. My journey &mdash; from an overcrowded public school where I was one of nearly 100 students sharing a single classroom, to conducting advanced AI research at a prestigious university &mdash; has given me a unique insight into both the privilege and systemic barriers facing many young Africans.</p>\n<p>Many of my peers, despite their intelligence and ambition, lacked access to quality education and economic opportunities. Some were forced into early marriages or informal jobs or had to drop out due to financial constraints.</p>\n<p>I was fortunate. Despite financial hardships, my parents made sacrifices to keep me in school, and I was able to attend Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, a leading tech institution in Kenya. There, I was introduced to AI and machine learning, which deepened my belief in AI&rsquo;s potential to transform Africa.</p>\n<p>In April 2024, I helped build MEDBOT, an AI-powered chatbot for diagnosing respiratory diseases, leveraging explainability techniques such as LIME to help medical practitioners reduce misdiagnosis rates. I also developed a robotic secretary assistant for schools using the NAO robot, with a focus on responsible AI, inclusivity, and data privacy. This project was among&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.jkuat.ac.ke/programme-to-attract-young-women-to-stem-unveiled/\" rel=\"follow noopener\">the top projects</a>&nbsp;and got support from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.devex.com/organizations/mozilla-foundation-56734\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mozilla Foundation</a>&nbsp;and JKUAT to introduce primary school girls to robotics and STEM careers.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>At CMU-Africa, I have been committed to giving back by organizing initiatives that inspire young people, especially women, to pursue careers in tech and AI. Volunteering has taught me that making an impact doesn&rsquo;t require perfection &mdash; just a willingness to share knowledge. Tech communities provide valuable learning, mentorship, and networking opportunities, particularly for underrepresented groups.</p>\n<p>Over the past year, our initiatives have impacted over 1,000 people, including the International Women&rsquo;s Day Kigali 2025 event, organized by Women in Tech in collaboration with Women Tech Makers Kigali and Google Developers Group Kigali, and DevFest 2024, promoting responsible AI. We also introduced AI to 120 primary school students through hands-on projects. These efforts earned the Women in Tech Club at CMU-Africa the 2025 Afretec Inclusion Award, securing funding for future initiatives</p>" } }, { "type": "subheading_medium", "fields": { "surtitle": "", "title": "Challenges and solutions", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>In my own STEM education, I have seen glaring gender imbalances, with only five women in a class of 30 for example. Across Africa, women face systemic&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/business-20300644\" rel=\"follow noopener\">biases</a>&nbsp;in education and employment, making it harder to break into AI, and without their active participation, the technology risks reinforcing these inequalities.</p>\n<p>The digital divide is another major obstacle. Growing up in Nairobi, I had reliable electricity and internet, but visiting my rural home showed me a different reality. It was just a few years ago that the community got access to electricity, and a broken transformer once left the entire area without power for weeks. This stark contrast made me wonder how children in such areas can compete in the AI revolution when they lack even basic digital access.</p>\n<p>Additionally, Africa struggles with inadequate AI datasets due to privacy concerns and limited digitization, while high hardware costs and poor computing infrastructure slow innovation. Addressing these issues requires investment in digital infrastructure, inclusive policies to support women in tech, and efforts to develop diverse AI talent and locally relevant datasets.</p>" } }, { "type": "media_single_large_image", "fields": { "title": "", "image_src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/IyjQcn4TiSzhK5rPWi6i", "image_alt": "Rose Kimu, visiting the University of Rwanda’s Unipod, an incubator supporting youth innovation across Africa, during the CMU-UR Research Symposium on March 14, 2025. ", "media_title": "Provided by: Rose Kimu", "media_body": "Visiting the University of Rwanda’s Unipod, an incubator supporting youth innovation across Africa, during the CMU-UR Research Symposium on March 14, 2025.", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "subheading_medium", "fields": { "surtitle": "", "title": "What Africa needs to bridge the gender gap in AI and tech", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>There are six areas that leaders should be integrating into policy and practice across the continent:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Mentorship programs</strong>&nbsp;to connect young women in tech with experienced professionals who provide guidance, inspiration, and support. My experience improved significantly through platforms such as the Microsoft Kenya's Africa Development Centre&rsquo;s Women Inspiring and Nurturing Students program and the Global Mentorship Initiative, which helped me develop skills, build a strong resume, and expand my network. Having a support system of women mentors, professors, and peers has been instrumental in overcoming challenges and boosting my confidence.</li>\n<li><strong>Community outreach</strong>&nbsp;to reach those excluded from mainstream media and educate them about opportunities in AI and tech.</li>\n<li><strong>Educational resources</strong>&nbsp;to provide underprivileged schools and communities with access to digital tools and training.</li>\n<li><strong>Investment in local AI solutions</strong>: We need AI solutions from Africa, by Africa, for Africa. Funding African researchers and startups will enable us to develop voice assistants that understand our diverse languages, robots that respect our mannerisms, and context-aware AI that aligns with our social norms.</li>\n<li><strong>AI governance</strong>: We need to take a proactive approach to AI governance to ensure the technology serves the continent's unique needs, aspirations, and diverse cultural, ethical, and societal values, moving beyond simply adopting existing global models.</li>\n<li><strong>Enabling environment</strong>:&nbsp;Governments must create an enabling environment by providing enabling and inclusive policies, infrastructure, AI governance, R&amp;D, skills, and education.</li>\n</ol>" } }, { "type": "quote_pull", "fields": { "body": "“AI is the future, and Africa cannot afford to be left behind.”", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "subheading_medium", "fields": { "surtitle": "", "title": "Why Africa’s youth needs AI and why AI needs us", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>AI has the power to develop the potential of young women across the African continent by enhancing efficiency, creating career opportunities, ensuring safety through accurate real-time information, and providing access to education and resources. It breaks barriers, making knowledge and opportunities more accessible for young women engaged in a wide range of activities, be they academic, entrepreneurial, creative or more.</p>\n<p>At the same time, AI needs African youth &mdash; and it needs all of us. Diverse perspectives are essential to ensuring AI is ethical, unbiased, and truly innovative. My voice, creativity, and problem-solving skills help make AI more inclusive, ensuring it serves society equitably. By engaging with AI, I not only benefit from its advancements but also help shape its future, driving meaningful change in a rapidly evolving world.</p>\n<p>AI is the future, and Africa cannot afford to be left behind. Just as mobile money revolutionized financial access across the continent &mdash; breaking barriers and boosting economies &mdash; AI has the power to transform industries, uplift communities, and drive inclusive growth.</p>\n<p>Let us seize this opportunity to build AI that works for Africa, with Africa, and by Africa.</p>\n<p>Thank you.</p>" } } ], "topic": [ { "slug": "digital", "name": "Digital", "published": "2024-11-18T21:01:39.791351Z", "updated": "2025-04-08T20:30:31.829495Z", "scheduled": null, "status": "published", "page_type": "topic", "fields": { "title": "Digital", "body": " ", "image": { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/FyIzgSfPRFGbuVpZteIv", "alt": "Two women smile as they look at a computer screen." }, "client_components_slot_1": [ { "type": "copy_title_v1", "fields": { "title": "Equipping Young Africans: The World’s Future Workforce", "subtitle": "", "body": "", "show_twiglet": false, "image_src": "", "image_alt": "" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>The digital economy will empower African entrepreneurship and businesses. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.ifc.org/content/dam/ifc/doc/mgrt/digital-skills-final-web-5-7-19.pdf\">IFC</a> estimates that potential business-to-business and business-to-&shy;government opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa could generate $120 billion in revenue. To realize this potential, 625 million people with digital skills will be needed.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/africas-opportunity-in-digital-skills\">By 2050</a>, approximately 40 percent of the world&rsquo;s population under 18 will have been born and raised in Africa, positioning them to become the world&rsquo;s digital skills workforce.</p>\n<p>Consistent with its Young Africa Works strategy, the Mastercard Foundation is committed to empowering young people digitally in Africa. Programs cover the following:</p>\n<p><strong>1. Digital Skills Development:&nbsp;</strong>This includes enabling support for institutions to deliver digital skills and STEM training, working with partners such as the African Leadership Group, eMobilis, Moringa School, Harambee, and&nbsp;<a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"/en/what-we-do/our-programs/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/where-to-apply/carnegie-mellon-university-africa-cmu-africa/\">Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Africa</a>. These programs enable young people to transition into work, including technology-related careers. Examples include:</p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<li>In Kenya, the Foundation is working with eMobilis to support a national initiative driven by Kenya&rsquo;s Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology to enable one million youth to access digital job opportunities.</li>\n<li>An endowment was provided to Carnegie Mellon University Africa that has established a Center for Digital Inclusion, which is working with universities across Africa to develop digital talent and digital entrepreneurs.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>2. Digital Entrepreneurship:</strong> Foundation programs are enabling entrepreneurship across multiple sectors such as FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech, and HealthTech. For example, a partnership with the Africa Founders Ventures (AFV) Program provides technical support and pre-seed capital to at least 100 high-potential, primarily women-led, African ventures. AFV offers a digital learning platform to develop the skills and ideas of more than 5,000 aspiring African entrepreneurs through a venture design academy.</p>\n<p><strong>3. Higher Education E-Learning and STEM:</strong> Partnerships with African universities are strengthening academic programs dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Eleven institutions are enhancing their capability in instructional design and online pedagogy and developing online content.</p>\n<p><strong>4. Education Technology (EdTech):</strong>&nbsp;The Foundation&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"/en/what-we-do/our-programs/centre-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning/\">Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning</a>&nbsp;is enabling African countries to leapfrog into best-in-class EdTech solutions to reach all learners and improve learning outcomes. The Centre works with EdTech hubs and entrepreneurs across the continent. More than&nbsp;<strong>40 EdTech ventures</strong>&nbsp;have been supported to date. In addition, the program supports learning institutions to integrate high-quality, culturally relevant, and inclusive EdTech solutions into their curriculum.</p>\n<p><strong>5. Digital Economy Research:</strong> Research is underway to answer critical questions about the technology sector and its impact. The <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://africayouthjobs.io/\">Africa Youth Employment Clock</a> was launched in 2024 and uses advanced data modelling and visualization to provide real-time job growth and forecasts of employment trends in Africa. These data are disaggregated by key variables such as employment status, age, gender, and sector, up to 2030.</p>\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation intends to scale up its digital skilling programs. Based on demand from employers and economic sectors, these programs will skill and enable young people from economically marginalized communities to access local and global work opportunities. We will continue to support and scale the integration of technology into education to enable social inclusion and resilience.</p>" } }, { "type": "copy_image", "fields": { "title": "Global AI Summit on Africa", "subtitle": "April 3-4, 2025", "body": "At the Global AI Summit on Africa (April 3-4, 2025) in Kigali, Rwanda, Mastercard Foundation is co-hosting a youth-focused session that will bring together young innovators and current trailblazers in the global AI industry to explore how we can ensure AI development in Africa is both inclusive and impactful. 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Rwanda has set ambitious targets to achieve middle-income status by 2020 and is in the process of developing its National Strategy for Transformation and Vision 2050. The population is young and growing; close to 80 percent of Rwandans are below the age of 35 and the median age is 23.\n\nOur Approach:\n\nOur strategy places a stronger focus on MSMEs and entrepreneurship, primarily in the agricultural and tourism and hospitality sectors. The strategy will also integrate investments in education, skills, and the digital economy as key enablers to ensure transformation and scale as well as systems change. The focus will be on designing for and reaching the most vulnerable, including young women, rural youth, refugees, and youth living with disabilities.\n\nWe aim to enhance MSMEs and the entrepreneurship ecosystem, which enables enterprise development and growth in agriculture, and in tourism and hospitality.\n\nImproving work opportunities in the agriculture sector for young people, mostly women, will also be a priority, with the vision for a better-skilled workforce, a well-coordinated sector, and innovative value chains.\n\nOur work will also focus on diversifying the tourism and hospitality sector offering innovative, resilient, and inclusive ways to enhance dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young people, especially women.\n\nAdditionally, we will work toward equipping young people in Rwanda, especially women and disadvantaged young people, with industry-relevant education and key skills for the 21st century to create and secure dignified and fulfilling work.\n\nThis will, in turn, create more digital economy business opportunities and jobs for young people, therefore actively contributing to the growth of Rwanda’s digital economy as a share of its GDP.\n\nOur Focus Areas:\n\nMSMEs support and Entrepreneurship development, Agriculture, Tourism and Hospitality, Education and Skills, and the digital economy.\nMastercard Foundation Alumni Network\nRwanda\nThe Alumni Network is the culmination of our vision to mobilize the alumni from our programs — which include the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Ashoka, the Youth Think Tank (YTT), the Scholars Program, the Anzisha Prize, and Youth Forward — to be a force for change.\n\nTo learn more about the Alumni Network, click here to complete the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Interest form.\n\nTo learn more about the Rwanda Alumni Network email: mcfrwandaalumninetwork@gmail.com.\n\nAriane Umuringa\nAriane Umuringa is a graduate of Fab Academy a digital fabrication hands-on experience at the Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She has served as the country ambassador for Youth Opportunities in 2018 and has led leadership development programs for youth. \n\nShe is a computer scientist, social entrepreneur and co-founder of Starlight, a social innovation that makes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) products and conducts workshops to inspire and spark curiosity, innovation and creativity in young students across Rwanda. Her passions include creating social innovative solutions that tackle climate change issues, affordable access to clean energy and women’s issues. \n\nBenjamin Gisa Mushayija\nBenjamin Gisa Mushayija is an African Leadership University (ALU) student, pursuing Global Challenge. \n\nBenjamin works as a Program Manager at Acts of Gratitude (AOG), a Rwanda-based social enterprise that tackles youth unemployment and contribute to achieving other SDGs by solving key social challenges in local communities. \n\nHe is an alum of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), an Anzisha Fellow, and the lead of African Leadership University Sustainable Development Hub. \n\nBenjamin is the co-founder of Kaso, a manufacturing company that manufactures and packages natural organic products both for consumption (e.g. honey, tea, oils, baking soda) and for cosmetic purposes (e.g. lotions, bee wax, coconut soap). \n\nHe is a passionate about and practices business development and youth empowerment. \n\nFrancine Nishimwe\nFrancine Nishimwe holds an Advanced Diploma in Land Survey from the University of Applied Sciences INES-Ruhengeri, Rwanda. 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The application process and decision-making are managed by our partners. If you are interested in becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, please apply through one of the partner universities. \n\nEach partner institution offers different programs and has their own timelines for admission, fees, and application guidelines. We recommend that you research the program of your choice and contact the relevant institution for more information." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provide support for master’s degrees and PhD/doctoral students?", "answer": "Yes and no. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships at the secondary, undergraduate, and master’s levels. However, scholarships are not currently available to PhD candidates. 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For institutions that require application fees as part of the admissions process, the fees will be reimbursed if the candidate is selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What support is available for applicants who cannot afford the admission fees?", "answer": "Admission fees are required by many of our implementing partners as part of the application process. North American universities require TOEFL and/or SAT scores as part of the application process for international candidates. Understandably, these costs can be a barrier for many potential Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Although we are unable to influence these admission requirements, we have found the following options to be helpful to some applicants:\n\n– In some cases, universities may be able to assist with the completion of tests. For applicants confident that they can fulfill the requirements of the SAT and TOEFL, they should ask their counsellor or principal for a letter of support or similar documentation that expresses their confidence in the candidate’s academic achievements. These letters of support, along with the candidate’s story, should be shared with the admissions office at the university to which they are applying.\n– Some candidates have also found support to cover the costs of the SAT or TOEFL through Education USA.\n– We have partnered with Africa-based universities that offer undergraduate or graduate programs and do not require SAT or TOEFL scores." }, { "question": "Can multiple applications be considered simultaneously for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "Each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program manages its own application process. Thus, candidates can apply to as many universities as they wish. However, we remind applicants that while there is no limit to the number of universities you can apply to, it is important to note that it takes a great deal of effort to complete an application submission package, and application fees may also be required." }, { "question": "Does acceptance to a partner university guarantee a scholarship?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is highly competitive. Gaining admission to a partner institution does not guarantee selection for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "How can organizations partner with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation partners with institutions whose vision and work are aligned with our goals, mission, vision, and Young Africa Works strategy. At this time, the Foundation is unable to accept unsolicited proposals. Currently, our team is focused on expanding the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to more universities in Africa. 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The application process and decision-making are managed by our partners. If you are interested in becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, please apply through one of the partner universities. \n\nEach partner institution offers different programs and has their own timelines for admission, fees, and application guidelines. We recommend that you research the program of your choice and contact the relevant institution for more information." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provide support for master’s degrees and PhD/doctoral students?", "answer": "Yes and no. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships at the secondary, undergraduate, and master’s levels. However, scholarships are not currently available to PhD candidates. 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For institutions that require application fees as part of the admissions process, the fees will be reimbursed if the candidate is selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What support is available for applicants who cannot afford the admission fees?", "answer": "Admission fees are required by many of our implementing partners as part of the application process. North American universities require TOEFL and/or SAT scores as part of the application process for international candidates. Understandably, these costs can be a barrier for many potential Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Although we are unable to influence these admission requirements, we have found the following options to be helpful to some applicants:\n\n– In some cases, universities may be able to assist with the completion of tests. For applicants confident that they can fulfill the requirements of the SAT and TOEFL, they should ask their counsellor or principal for a letter of support or similar documentation that expresses their confidence in the candidate’s academic achievements. These letters of support, along with the candidate’s story, should be shared with the admissions office at the university to which they are applying.\n– Some candidates have also found support to cover the costs of the SAT or TOEFL through Education USA.\n– We have partnered with Africa-based universities that offer undergraduate or graduate programs and do not require SAT or TOEFL scores." }, { "question": "Can multiple applications be considered simultaneously for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "Each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program manages its own application process. Thus, candidates can apply to as many universities as they wish. However, we remind applicants that while there is no limit to the number of universities you can apply to, it is important to note that it takes a great deal of effort to complete an application submission package, and application fees may also be required." }, { "question": "Does acceptance to a partner university guarantee a scholarship?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is highly competitive. Gaining admission to a partner institution does not guarantee selection for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "How can organizations partner with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation partners with institutions whose vision and work are aligned with our goals, mission, vision, and Young Africa Works strategy. At this time, the Foundation is unable to accept unsolicited proposals. Currently, our team is focused on expanding the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to more universities in Africa. 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In 2012, the Mastercard Foundation launched the Program with nine university partners and the first cohort of 145 Scholars. Ten years later, the Scholars Program has reached over 40,000 young people through a Partner Network that now includes 40 higher education institutions and NGOs, more than 50 percent of which are African. The Scholars Program has become the largest scholarship initiative of its kind.\n\nWatch a series of exciting virtual events and documentaries and immerse yourself in our annual summit all to celebrate what the Scholars Program has achieved and reflect on what we have learned together.\n\nBaobab Summit 2022\nBaobab Summit 2022\n\nThe Baobab Summit 2022 was held in Kigali, Rwanda September 15th to 17th, 2022. It was the first time in two years that the Summit was held in person. 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We also heard from the Scholars Program partners and affiliated institutions about what’s worked (and not worked!) to recruit and support talented young people from under-resourced communities over the last 10 years.\n\nVirtual Event #1: Reflections on a Decade of Impact\n\nHosted by Scholar alum Elma Akob, speakers included two of our longstanding program partners Patrick Awuah, Ashesi University, and Martha Muhwezi, the Executive Director of FAWE. Rounding out this fireside chat was alumni Victorine Vondee and Hero-Godsway Zilevu who shared their journey of impact. Watch the full virtual event here>\n\nVirtual Event #2: Catalyzing Impact in Our Communities\n\n\n\nOn the heels of our last event, “Reflections from the Last Decade,” this virtual event celebrated one of the key pillars of the Scholars Program; the Collective Impact of Our Community. We looked back on the impact the program has catalyzed within communities and discussed our renewed focus for the next 10 years. Learn more here >\n\nSocial Venture Challenge\nEmerging social entrepreneurs compete to win the Resolution Social Venture Challenge (SVC) at the Baobab Summit. Selected from among 90 competitors, Scholars take part in a competition designed to recognize and celebrate young leaders committed to social change in Africa and beyond.\n\nLearn more\nThe Scholars Program celebrated 10 years in 2022. In 2012, the Mastercard Foundation launched the Program with nine university partners and the first cohort of 145 Scholars. Ten years later, the Scholars Program has reached over 40,000 young people through a Partner Network that now includes 40 higher education institutions and NGOs, more than 50 percent of which are African. 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The application process and decision-making are managed by our partners. If you are interested in becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, please apply through one of the partner universities. \n\nEach partner institution offers different programs and has their own timelines for admission, fees, and application guidelines. We recommend that you research the program of your choice and contact the relevant institution for more information." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provide support for master’s degrees and PhD/doctoral students?", "answer": "Yes and no. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships at the secondary, undergraduate, and master’s levels. However, scholarships are not currently available to PhD candidates. 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Please check the Program website of the partner institution(s) of your choice for the specific deadline." }, { "question": "How can applicants learn more about the status of their application?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is implemented through our partner universities and NGOs that serve young people from underrepresented backgrounds. The application process and decision-making are managed by each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. We recommend that applicants research the application guidelines or contact the institution of their choice directly for more information." }, { "question": "How much does the application fee cost?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is managed individually by our partners, who set their own admission fees. Please read through the application guidelines and/or contact the partner institution(s) of your choice for more information. For institutions that require application fees as part of the admissions process, the fees will be reimbursed if the candidate is selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What support is available for applicants who cannot afford the admission fees?", "answer": "Admission fees are required by many of our implementing partners as part of the application process. North American universities require TOEFL and/or SAT scores as part of the application process for international candidates. Understandably, these costs can be a barrier for many potential Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Although we are unable to influence these admission requirements, we have found the following options to be helpful to some applicants:\n\n– In some cases, universities may be able to assist with the completion of tests. For applicants confident that they can fulfill the requirements of the SAT and TOEFL, they should ask their counsellor or principal for a letter of support or similar documentation that expresses their confidence in the candidate’s academic achievements. These letters of support, along with the candidate’s story, should be shared with the admissions office at the university to which they are applying.\n– Some candidates have also found support to cover the costs of the SAT or TOEFL through Education USA.\n– We have partnered with Africa-based universities that offer undergraduate or graduate programs and do not require SAT or TOEFL scores." }, { "question": "Can multiple applications be considered simultaneously for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "Each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program manages its own application process. Thus, candidates can apply to as many universities as they wish. However, we remind applicants that while there is no limit to the number of universities you can apply to, it is important to note that it takes a great deal of effort to complete an application submission package, and application fees may also be required." }, { "question": "Does acceptance to a partner university guarantee a scholarship?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is highly competitive. Gaining admission to a partner institution does not guarantee selection for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "How can organizations partner with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation partners with institutions whose vision and work are aligned with our goals, mission, vision, and Young Africa Works strategy. At this time, the Foundation is unable to accept unsolicited proposals. Currently, our team is focused on expanding the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to more universities in Africa. 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The application process and decision-making are managed by our partners. If you are interested in becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, please apply through one of the partner universities. \n\nEach partner institution offers different programs and has their own timelines for admission, fees, and application guidelines. We recommend that you research the program of your choice and contact the relevant institution for more information." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provide support for master’s degrees and PhD/doctoral students?", "answer": "Yes and no. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships at the secondary, undergraduate, and master’s levels. However, scholarships are not currently available to PhD candidates. 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Financial support includes, but is not limited to, tuition fees, accommodation, books and other academic materials, mentoring, counselling, leadership development, and a return air ticket to a Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s country of origin, if necessary." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provide scholarships from non-partner universities?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is implemented through our partner universities and NGOs that serve young people from underrepresented backgrounds. The application process and decision-making are managed by each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "When is the application deadline?", "answer": "Each partner in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program sets their own deadline. Please check the Program website of the partner institution(s) of your choice for the specific deadline." }, { "question": "How can applicants learn more about the status of their application?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is implemented through our partner universities and NGOs that serve young people from underrepresented backgrounds. The application process and decision-making are managed by each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. We recommend that applicants research the application guidelines or contact the institution of their choice directly for more information." }, { "question": "How much does the application fee cost?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is managed individually by our partners, who set their own admission fees. Please read through the application guidelines and/or contact the partner institution(s) of your choice for more information. For institutions that require application fees as part of the admissions process, the fees will be reimbursed if the candidate is selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What support is available for applicants who cannot afford the admission fees?", "answer": "Admission fees are required by many of our implementing partners as part of the application process. North American universities require TOEFL and/or SAT scores as part of the application process for international candidates. Understandably, these costs can be a barrier for many potential Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Although we are unable to influence these admission requirements, we have found the following options to be helpful to some applicants:\n\n– In some cases, universities may be able to assist with the completion of tests. For applicants confident that they can fulfill the requirements of the SAT and TOEFL, they should ask their counsellor or principal for a letter of support or similar documentation that expresses their confidence in the candidate’s academic achievements. These letters of support, along with the candidate’s story, should be shared with the admissions office at the university to which they are applying.\n– Some candidates have also found support to cover the costs of the SAT or TOEFL through Education USA.\n– We have partnered with Africa-based universities that offer undergraduate or graduate programs and do not require SAT or TOEFL scores." }, { "question": "Can multiple applications be considered simultaneously for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "Each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program manages its own application process. Thus, candidates can apply to as many universities as they wish. However, we remind applicants that while there is no limit to the number of universities you can apply to, it is important to note that it takes a great deal of effort to complete an application submission package, and application fees may also be required." }, { "question": "Does acceptance to a partner university guarantee a scholarship?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is highly competitive. Gaining admission to a partner institution does not guarantee selection for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "How can organizations partner with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation partners with institutions whose vision and work are aligned with our goals, mission, vision, and Young Africa Works strategy. At this time, the Foundation is unable to accept unsolicited proposals. Currently, our team is focused on expanding the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to more universities in Africa. 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Indigenous women were the heart of our communities as leaders, decision makers, influencers, teachers, water protectors, firekeepers, and keepers of law.</p>\n<p>Despite what our people have faced, Indigenous women have remained steadfast in our knowledges and resilient in our power. Strong women are prevalent in our storytelling and evident in our communities today. We are a lifeforce that strengthens community. I am proud to share that these truths and teachings are shared at <a href=\"https://www.fnuniv.ca/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv)</a>. At FNUniv, 78% of the student population is female and many of our learners are mothers of large families. We actively work at inspiring, empowering, uplifting, and supporting women. This work takes many forms.</p>\n<p>For example, through scholarships, bursaries, childcare, Elder and wellness support services, and other resources, we seek to support the financial, spiritual, and emotional aspects of well-being among students, in caring and holistic ways.</p>\n<p>To provide some context, FNUniv has a history of influential women leaders. When FNUniv began as the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) in May of 1976, its first leader was Ida Wasacase, who was n&ecirc;hiyaw (Cree). Ida, who was described as &ldquo;strong in spirit,&rdquo; was an activist, visionary, confident, and someone who leaned into n&ecirc;hiyaw teachings for strength and wisdom. Later, Dr. Shauneen Pete (n&ecirc;hiyaw, Dakota and Saulteaux) served as Vice President Academic and interim President at First Nations University of Canada. Dr. Pete is an engaging and accomplished storyteller, teacher, researcher, and mentor.</p>\n<p>Today, after gaining valuable experience in two U15 universities, I have the privilege of serving First Nations University of Canada as President, an Anishinaabekwe from Fishing Lake First Nation. It&rsquo;s so important to see Indigenous women making and taking space as leaders within educational institutions and elsewhere. Women in leadership positions are inherently role models for girls and other women; they present another face of leadership. Ultimately, we have a strong sense of purpose at FNUniv because, through our graduates, we are healing and re-building our Nations.</p>" } }, { "type": "section_header", "fields": { "surtitle": "Question", "title": "How are Indigenous post-secondaries leading transformative change?", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p>Answer:</p>\n<p>It is important to recognize that Indigenous youth are an incredible resource; a gift that will help ease the intellectual, skills, employment, and economic needs that are being experienced in many sectors.</p>\n<p>Indigenous youth continue to be the fastest growing population in Canada. Because of this, Statistics Canada has projected that by 2041 (in 16 years) the Indigenous population could grow exponentially to 3.2 million people, up from 1.8 million people. When Indigenous youth are holistically supported from pre-K to post-secondary or trade school completion, and into the workforce, we all benefit.</p>\n<p>Financially, this could translate to an annual contribution of $27.7 billion (at a minimum) to Canada&rsquo;s GDP. Talent-wise, organizations benefit from the diverse perspectives that Indigenous people bring into the workplace. In relation to wellness and healing, employment brings a sense of purpose in the lives of Indigenous people, positively influencing families and communities, leading to economic prosperity and economic reconciliation.</p>\n<p>Students in Indigenous-owned and -operated post-secondary institutions experience incredible success in program completion rates. In fact, 75&ndash;85% of students in Indigenous post-secondaries complete their studies compared to 55&ndash;75% at other institutions.</p>\n<p>At FNUniv, we know the importance of the work we do. Our cause and our responsibility are significant. Personally, I have a sense of urgency to help improve the lives of Indigenous youth through a culturally strong, identity affirming, strength-based education. And we are seeing the impact firsthand.</p>\n<p>I&rsquo;m always impressed with the accomplishments of our students and alumni. They have impacted every sector in meaningful ways. We have tremendous potential. By embracing and welcoming Indigenous young people, our future will be nothing short of incredible.</p>" } }, { "type": "text_image_right", "fields": { "body": "Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann is Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) from Fishing Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan. Prior to her academic career, Jackie was an elementary, high school teacher, and principal. She remains an engaged scholar alongside her responsibilities as a senior academic leader. While at the University of Calgary, she was the Coordinator of the First Nations, Métis, Inuit undergraduate teacher education program, and Director of Indigenous Education Initiatives within the Werklund School of Education (WSE). 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Ottmann has been recognized as an international researcher, advocate, and change-maker whose purpose is to transform practices inclusive of Indigenous leadership, methodologies, and pedagogies. Jacqueline is driven to create schools and communities that foster a deeper sense of belonging and appreciation for Indigenous peoples &ndash; their histories, stories, ways of knowing and being. 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This bold target for young women, especially those from rural and marginalized areas, underscores a commitment to enhancing their contribution to Kenya&rsquo;s and Africa&rsquo;s economies while unlocking their potential. Reaching the most marginalized young women through gender-transformative programming is essential across the country program portfolios, as the desired impact goes beyond individual young women, creating a ripple effect benefiting their families and communities.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Foundation is committed to delivering gender-transformative programs through young women-centric approaches that address the root causes of gender-related constraints, such as negative social norms, perceptions, and institutional and systemic barriers preventing girls and young women from reaching their full potential. By focusing on the lived realities of young women, especially those from marginalized rural and informal urban settlements, the Foundation aims to enable them to access dignified and fulfilling work, driving systemic change by 2030 and beyond.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our intention is to accelerate reach by expanding both current and pipeline programs, as well as introducing new initiatives, to reach and exceed our 70% target. To further support this goal, we plan to support our partners in refining and reviewing programs with a strong focus on a young women-centric approach. Additionally, we aim to build the capacity of our partners to embrace young women-centric design approaches in their programs, ensuring that they are effectively equipped to create and deliver impactful, gender-transformative programming.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;</span></p>" } }, { "type": "subheading_medium", "fields": { "surtitle": "", "title": "Focus on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Refugees ", "show_twiglet": true, "theme": "default" } }, { "type": "text_base", "fields": { "body": "<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Kenya Disability and Inclusion framework, nuanced to young women and men with disabilities, seeks to ensure 5% (350,000) of the country&rsquo;s 7 million young people in work are those with disability. The strategy also seeks to enable 100,000 refugee young women and men in and out of camps to access dignified and fulfilling work. Our programming takes a dual approach: through mainstreaming Disability and refugee inclusion in our pillar programming and through dedicated programming that will seek to address specific barriers that will not be addressed by mainstream programs.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Young women and men with disability and refugees constitute a source of talent for employment and entrepreneurship and play an essential role in developing new products, services and innovations. However, the barriers they face hamper their ability to contribute equally to society. 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These will be supported by a digital transformation plan that will create business models that are disruptive and can grow quickly.\n\nThe Goal:\n\nBuild the capabilities and resilience of young people and institutions across Kenya to enable seven million young people to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. Of these, 70 percent (approximately five million) will be young women.\n\nOverview:\n\nOver 800,000 young people join the workforce every year. However, a mix of large and small factors has made it harder for formal jobs to be created. Young people from low-income areas, especially young women, have to deal with the worst of these problems and are often pushed to take low-productivity jobs in vulnerable conditions.\n\nTo realize an ambitious agenda anchored within a singular focus on young people, Young Africa Works in Kenya will foster and deepen partnerships with and between the business sector, civil society, academia, and government, among others, to improve job creation outcomes.\n\nOur Approach:\n\nYoung Africa Works in Kenya is built on a thorough root-cause analysis of the systemic barriers that keep young women and men from getting the chances they deserve. Taking into account the government of Kenya’s goals and plans, such as Vision 2030, it outlines a comprehensive set of investments that aim to change national systems (such as social, economic, and technological systems), mindsets, institutions, and policies in order to create dignified and fulfilling jobs for young women and men and help their families and communities as a result.\n\nFocus Areas:\n\nMicro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Agriculture, Workforce Development (Education and Skills), and the Digital Economy.\n\nOUR WORK IN KENYA PAGE: \nOur Work in Kenya\n\nConnecting Young Kenyans to Dignified Work\nAligning with the government’s Vision 2030 agenda and focus on the digital economy, our work initially will build on the economic and political momentum by supporting the expansion of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and identifying work opportunities from existing on-the-rise companies. We will:\n\nSupport the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with access to finance, business development services, and entrepreneurship training so that they can expand and create work opportunities in priority sectors.\nScale digital training, link youth to digital and online work opportunities, and create new platforms that connect young people to market information. Digital skills programs will be more accessible to young women.\nImprove the quality and relevance of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to ensure graduates acquire the right skills for the labour market or to start their own businesses. This includes scholarships to enable young women to access work in non-traditional, Big-Four-aligned sectors such as manufacturing and construction.\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support employment growth in the country.\n\nConnecting Young Kenyans to Dignified Work\nAligning with the government’s Vision 2030 agenda and focus on the digital economy, our work initially will build on the economic and political momentum by supporting the expansion of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and identifying work opportunities from existing on-the-rise companies. We will:\n\nSupport the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with access to finance, business development services, and entrepreneurship training so that they can expand and create work opportunities in priority sectors.\nScale digital training, link youth to digital and online work opportunities, and create new platforms that connect young people to market information. Digital skills programs will be more accessible to young women.\nImprove the quality and relevance of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to ensure graduates acquire the right skills for the labour market or to start their own businesses. This includes scholarships to enable young women to access work in non-traditional, Big-Four-aligned sectors such as manufacturing and construction.\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support employment growth in the country.\n\nRead more about our partners in Kenya >\nOpportunities to Learn\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support the growth of dignified work opportunities in the country.\n\nLearn More about the Young Africa Works\n\nOur Work in Kenya\nConnecting Young Kenyans to Dignified Work\nAligning with the government’s Vision 2030 agenda and focus on the digital economy, our work initially will build on the economic and political momentum by supporting the expansion of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and identifying work opportunities from existing on-the-rise companies. We will:\n\nSupport the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with access to finance, business development services, and entrepreneurship training so that they can expand and create work opportunities in priority sectors.\nScale digital training, link youth to digital and online work opportunities, and create new platforms that connect young people to market information. Digital skills programs will be more accessible to young women.\nImprove the quality and relevance of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to ensure graduates acquire the right skills for the labour market or to start their own businesses. This includes scholarships to enable young women to access work in non-traditional, Big-Four-aligned sectors such as manufacturing and construction.\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support employment growth in the country.\n\nRead more about our partners in Kenya >\nOpportunities to Learn\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support the growth of dignified work opportunities in the country.\n\nMastercard Foundation Alumni Network\nKenya - Past Alumni\nThe Alumni Network is the culmination of our vision to mobilize the alumni from our programs — which include the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Ashoka, the Youth Think Tank (YTT), the Scholars Program, the Anzisha Prize, and Youth Forward — to be a force for change.\n\nTo learn more about the Alumni Network, click here to complete the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Interest form.\n\nTo learn more about the Kenya Alumni Network email: mcfkenyaalumninetwork@gmail.com\n\nEsther Neema\nEsther Neema holds a Master’s Degree in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. She worked at Radio Africa as a reporter/presenter, spent two years at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation hosting a women’s talk show and was at Pwani TV as a producer for one year. \n\nIn her quest to change the world and make it a better place, Esther Neema founded Dreams Tribe Network to build a community of entrepreneurs, innovators and to inspire them to collaborate on finding solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. Through Dream Tribe Network, she has worked with over 450 entrepreneurs and run the TEDx Kibera platform for the last two years. Esther has close to 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business, event management and public relations consultancy. \n\nTimon Bati\nTimon Bati is completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the United States International University-Africa. He is passionate about community health development and has over four years of experience working with youth-led organizations in areas of community health advocacy, community development, and youth development and empowerment. \n\nHe is the co-founder of Epi-Raconteur; a social impact project that focuses on promoting health literacy among young people living in the informal settlements within Nairobi City and currently a Youth Researcher under the Youth Think Tank program where he is working on a research project aimed at unpacking what makes Young African Women successful in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. \n\nTimon is keen on using his experience in Youth leadership, Research, and Public health training to support the work of the Alumni Network Committee and growth of young people on the continent \n\nMichelle Rita Mwango\nMichelle Rita Mwango is a Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI) Fellow where she served as an Alumni Communications and Engagement Officer for the Nairobi Chapter. Michelle is a Lapid Leaders Africa graduate, a proponent for servant leadership for the African youth, where she served as the President of the Learning Labs Docket.\n\nShe is currently a Risk Analyst at Milhan Access Capital Limited and have had previous experience in management consulting. \n\nMichelle is passionate about women and youth empowerment and mentors young high school girls through the Macheo Program at Strathmore University.\n\nWillie Macharia\nWillie Macharia is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar alum with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. As a Mastercard Scholar, Macharia is committed to giving back to society through using his technological skills and thus lead and volunteer for digital literacy programs. \n\nBy joining the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Committee, Willie brings on board his vast experience in creating and leading communities. In 2020, as the lead of the University of Cape Town Computer Science Society, he organized, tech events, workshops and activities that benefited the members. \n\nHe has a distinguished record of accomplishment as software engineer, student leader and a writer. During his free time, Willie enjoys watching nature documentaries, listening to music, writing and having conversations with his fellow young people. \n\nHis future plans are to contribute to the cybersecurity field by pursuing research in the field and practicing. \n\nAggrey Ochieng\nAggrey Ochieng is a final year student at Kenyatta University pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Statistics. He is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the banking sector. With passion in youth leadership, he has successfully served in different leadership capacities including being a Lead Mentor under Equity Group Foundation, Alumni Manager and the President of Kenyatta University Equity Leaders Chapter.\n\nHis visionary perspectives has earned him opportunities to work in different community give back projects, including planning for the Nairobi Changing Faces Competition by the UN-HABITAT. He is a co-founder at Keynawings Investments Group.\n\nVivian Opondoh\nVivian Opondoh has a Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Western Michigan University(WMU) and a Postgraduate certificate in Data Science from the African Leadership University. \n\nShe had experience in software engineering and was part of the team that won the People’s Choice Award at the 2018 NASA Space Apps Challenge. Vivian doubles as the co-founder of Farmula; a data-driven company that is on a mission to automate activities across the agricultural supply chain. \n\nVivian is passionate about bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and believes strongly in learning by teaching and enjoys moderating tech discussions during her free time.\n\nMillie Maina\nMillie Maina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Maseno University, Kenya and is currently enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at the University of Suffolk, UK. Mille is a strong believer in the power of the youth to lead thought provoking conversation and drive meaningful impact on the continent, thus, she is a member of leadership fellowships like the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) East Africa and the Africa Change Makers Initiative.\n\n \n\nProfessionally, Millie is a management consultant at Open Capital Advisors and has previously worked in finance as well as sales and marketing. She loves intellectual dialogues and has taken part in the Yale Africa Business Practicum (2016) and Nairobi Securities Exchange Investment Challenge (2014). She also participated in the Global Management Challenge Kenya in 2020, where her team proceeded to the finals and emerged position 4th out of 80 teams.\n\n \n\nMillie has held various leadership positions including leading the social affairs docket at the World Youth Parliament, Kenya in 2015 and serving as the President of the Rotaract Club of Muthaiga (2020 – 2021). 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Implemented in partnership with innovation hubs and EdTech accelerators across Africa, the Fellowship provides select EdTech companies with critical business and financial support, as well as insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, and impact.</p>\n<p>In 2024<strong>,</strong>&nbsp;92 EdTech companies from implementing partner tech hubs across Africa showcased their improved solutions to stakeholders in their respective countries.</p>\n<p>During the Demo Days in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal, each cohort of the Fellowship demonstrated how their innovative solutions are enhancing education in their countries by making learning more accessible, inclusive, and affordable through technology.</p>\n<p>Now, applications are open for the 2025 EdTech Fellowships in multiple countries throughout the African continent. 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The&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.ifc.org/content/dam/ifc/doc/mgrt/digital-skills-final-web-5-7-19.pdf\">IFC</a> estimates that potential business-to-business and business-to-&shy;government opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa could generate $120 billion in revenue. To realize this potential, 625 million people with digital skills will be needed.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/africas-opportunity-in-digital-skills\">By 2050</a>, approximately 40 percent of the world&rsquo;s population under 18 will have been born and raised in Africa, positioning them to become the world&rsquo;s digital skills workforce.</p>\n<p>Consistent with its Young Africa Works strategy, the Mastercard Foundation is committed to empowering young people digitally in Africa. Programs cover the following:</p>\n<p><strong>1. Digital Skills Development:&nbsp;</strong>This includes enabling support for institutions to deliver digital skills and STEM training, working with partners such as the African Leadership Group, eMobilis, Moringa School, Harambee, and&nbsp;<a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"/en/what-we-do/our-programs/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/where-to-apply/carnegie-mellon-university-africa-cmu-africa/\">Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Africa</a>. These programs enable young people to transition into work, including technology-related careers. Examples include:</p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<li>In Kenya, the Foundation is working with eMobilis to support a national initiative driven by Kenya&rsquo;s Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology to enable one million youth to access digital job opportunities.</li>\n<li>An endowment was provided to Carnegie Mellon University Africa that has established a Center for Digital Inclusion, which is working with universities across Africa to develop digital talent and digital entrepreneurs.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>2. Digital Entrepreneurship:</strong> Foundation programs are enabling entrepreneurship across multiple sectors such as FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech, and HealthTech. For example, a partnership with the Africa Founders Ventures (AFV) Program provides technical support and pre-seed capital to at least 100 high-potential, primarily women-led, African ventures. AFV offers a digital learning platform to develop the skills and ideas of more than 5,000 aspiring African entrepreneurs through a venture design academy.</p>\n<p><strong>3. Higher Education E-Learning and STEM:</strong> Partnerships with African universities are strengthening academic programs dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Eleven institutions are enhancing their capability in instructional design and online pedagogy and developing online content.</p>\n<p><strong>4. Education Technology (EdTech):</strong>&nbsp;The Foundation&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"/en/what-we-do/our-programs/centre-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning/\">Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning</a>&nbsp;is enabling African countries to leapfrog into best-in-class EdTech solutions to reach all learners and improve learning outcomes. The Centre works with EdTech hubs and entrepreneurs across the continent. More than&nbsp;<strong>40 EdTech ventures</strong>&nbsp;have been supported to date. In addition, the program supports learning institutions to integrate high-quality, culturally relevant, and inclusive EdTech solutions into their curriculum.</p>\n<p><strong>5. Digital Economy Research:</strong> Research is underway to answer critical questions about the technology sector and its impact. The <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://africayouthjobs.io/\">Africa Youth Employment Clock</a> was launched in 2024 and uses advanced data modelling and visualization to provide real-time job growth and forecasts of employment trends in Africa. These data are disaggregated by key variables such as employment status, age, gender, and sector, up to 2030.</p>\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation intends to scale up its digital skilling programs. 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Additionally, it complements key government programs, such as Planting for Food and Jobs, aligning with national priorities for creating an inclusive and resilient economy.\nContext\nThe current rates of under and unemployment in Ghana are 42 percent and 12 percent respectively.\nOur Approach\nYoung Africa Works in Ghana focuses on providing future business leaders with access to business development skills, financing, and markets, with an emphasis on young women. The strategy in Ghana prioritizes work readiness and employability skills in the agriculture and adjacent sectors while also exploring opportunities in innovation and emerging sectors such as trade, tourism, and the creative industry.\nPriority Sectors\nOur focus is on areas that offer strong potential for creating work for young people, as well as informal settings to support women’s entrepreneurship. 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Also, identify growing sectors of the economy and strengthen education in these areas, placing priority on digital training and technology-focused employment. \nPriority sectors: Focus on areas that offer strong potential for creating work for young people, as well as informal settings to support women’s entrepreneurship. These sectors and settings include agriculture, tourism, and hospitality—each underpinned by digital technology. \nMastercard Foundation Alumni Network\nGhana - Past Alumni\nThe Alumni Network is the culmination of our vision to mobilize the alumni from our programs — which include the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Ashoka, the Youth Think Tank (YTT), the Scholars Program, the Anzisha Prize, and Youth Forward — to be a force for change.\n\nTo learn more about the Alumni Network, click here to complete the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Interest form.\n\nTo learn more about the Ghana Alumni Network email: mcfghanaalumninetwork@gmail.com.\nBenedicta Dawson-Amoah\nBenedicta Dawson-Amoah is a Monitoring and Evaluation professional with an academic background in statistics and research methods. Currently, she serves as the lead MEL Coordinator on the She Leads Project at Plan International Ghana. Benedicta is a Youth Think Tank alum and is passionate about decent economic opportunities for young people and also has contributed to the academic research paper “Making a Living: A Youth Employment Agenda” by Murray Edwards College -University of Cambridge. Benedicta continues to advocate for an increased meaningful participation of young people in leadership and decision making. As such volunteers as a mentor at the Global Give Back Circle, where she empowers young women in schools to become transformative leaders.\n\nDamaris Saku\nDamaris Saku is graduated from the University of Ghana with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Archaeology. 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These will be supported by a digital transformation plan that will create business models that are disruptive and can grow quickly.\n\nThe Goal:\n\nBuild the capabilities and resilience of young people and institutions across Kenya to enable seven million young people to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. Of these, 70 percent (approximately five million) will be young women.\n\nOverview:\n\nOver 800,000 young people join the workforce every year. However, a mix of large and small factors has made it harder for formal jobs to be created. Young people from low-income areas, especially young women, have to deal with the worst of these problems and are often pushed to take low-productivity jobs in vulnerable conditions.\n\nTo realize an ambitious agenda anchored within a singular focus on young people, Young Africa Works in Kenya will foster and deepen partnerships with and between the business sector, civil society, academia, and government, among others, to improve job creation outcomes.\n\nOur Approach:\n\nYoung Africa Works in Kenya is built on a thorough root-cause analysis of the systemic barriers that keep young women and men from getting the chances they deserve. Taking into account the government of Kenya’s goals and plans, such as Vision 2030, it outlines a comprehensive set of investments that aim to change national systems (such as social, economic, and technological systems), mindsets, institutions, and policies in order to create dignified and fulfilling jobs for young women and men and help their families and communities as a result.\n\nFocus Areas:\n\nMicro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Agriculture, Workforce Development (Education and Skills), and the Digital Economy.\n\nOUR WORK IN KENYA PAGE: \nOur Work in Kenya\n\nConnecting Young Kenyans to Dignified Work\nAligning with the government’s Vision 2030 agenda and focus on the digital economy, our work initially will build on the economic and political momentum by supporting the expansion of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and identifying work opportunities from existing on-the-rise companies. We will:\n\nSupport the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with access to finance, business development services, and entrepreneurship training so that they can expand and create work opportunities in priority sectors.\nScale digital training, link youth to digital and online work opportunities, and create new platforms that connect young people to market information. Digital skills programs will be more accessible to young women.\nImprove the quality and relevance of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to ensure graduates acquire the right skills for the labour market or to start their own businesses. This includes scholarships to enable young women to access work in non-traditional, Big-Four-aligned sectors such as manufacturing and construction.\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support employment growth in the country.\n\nConnecting Young Kenyans to Dignified Work\nAligning with the government’s Vision 2030 agenda and focus on the digital economy, our work initially will build on the economic and political momentum by supporting the expansion of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and identifying work opportunities from existing on-the-rise companies. We will:\n\nSupport the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with access to finance, business development services, and entrepreneurship training so that they can expand and create work opportunities in priority sectors.\nScale digital training, link youth to digital and online work opportunities, and create new platforms that connect young people to market information. Digital skills programs will be more accessible to young women.\nImprove the quality and relevance of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to ensure graduates acquire the right skills for the labour market or to start their own businesses. This includes scholarships to enable young women to access work in non-traditional, Big-Four-aligned sectors such as manufacturing and construction.\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support employment growth in the country.\n\nRead more about our partners in Kenya >\nOpportunities to Learn\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support the growth of dignified work opportunities in the country.\n\nLearn More about the Young Africa Works\n\nOur Work in Kenya\nConnecting Young Kenyans to Dignified Work\nAligning with the government’s Vision 2030 agenda and focus on the digital economy, our work initially will build on the economic and political momentum by supporting the expansion of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and identifying work opportunities from existing on-the-rise companies. We will:\n\nSupport the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with access to finance, business development services, and entrepreneurship training so that they can expand and create work opportunities in priority sectors.\nScale digital training, link youth to digital and online work opportunities, and create new platforms that connect young people to market information. Digital skills programs will be more accessible to young women.\nImprove the quality and relevance of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to ensure graduates acquire the right skills for the labour market or to start their own businesses. This includes scholarships to enable young women to access work in non-traditional, Big-Four-aligned sectors such as manufacturing and construction.\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support employment growth in the country.\n\nRead more about our partners in Kenya >\nOpportunities to Learn\nThe Mastercard Foundation will also work with a broad range of organizations, including banks, companies, educational organizations, youth-led enterprises, and others to determine how best to support the growth of dignified work opportunities in the country.\n\nMastercard Foundation Alumni Network\nKenya - Past Alumni\nThe Alumni Network is the culmination of our vision to mobilize the alumni from our programs — which include the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Ashoka, the Youth Think Tank (YTT), the Scholars Program, the Anzisha Prize, and Youth Forward — to be a force for change.\n\nTo learn more about the Alumni Network, click here to complete the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Interest form.\n\nTo learn more about the Kenya Alumni Network email: mcfkenyaalumninetwork@gmail.com\n\nEsther Neema\nEsther Neema holds a Master’s Degree in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. She worked at Radio Africa as a reporter/presenter, spent two years at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation hosting a women’s talk show and was at Pwani TV as a producer for one year. \n\nIn her quest to change the world and make it a better place, Esther Neema founded Dreams Tribe Network to build a community of entrepreneurs, innovators and to inspire them to collaborate on finding solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. Through Dream Tribe Network, she has worked with over 450 entrepreneurs and run the TEDx Kibera platform for the last two years. Esther has close to 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business, event management and public relations consultancy. \n\nTimon Bati\nTimon Bati is completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the United States International University-Africa. He is passionate about community health development and has over four years of experience working with youth-led organizations in areas of community health advocacy, community development, and youth development and empowerment. \n\nHe is the co-founder of Epi-Raconteur; a social impact project that focuses on promoting health literacy among young people living in the informal settlements within Nairobi City and currently a Youth Researcher under the Youth Think Tank program where he is working on a research project aimed at unpacking what makes Young African Women successful in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. \n\nTimon is keen on using his experience in Youth leadership, Research, and Public health training to support the work of the Alumni Network Committee and growth of young people on the continent \n\nMichelle Rita Mwango\nMichelle Rita Mwango is a Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI) Fellow where she served as an Alumni Communications and Engagement Officer for the Nairobi Chapter. Michelle is a Lapid Leaders Africa graduate, a proponent for servant leadership for the African youth, where she served as the President of the Learning Labs Docket.\n\nShe is currently a Risk Analyst at Milhan Access Capital Limited and have had previous experience in management consulting. \n\nMichelle is passionate about women and youth empowerment and mentors young high school girls through the Macheo Program at Strathmore University.\n\nWillie Macharia\nWillie Macharia is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar alum with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. As a Mastercard Scholar, Macharia is committed to giving back to society through using his technological skills and thus lead and volunteer for digital literacy programs. \n\nBy joining the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Committee, Willie brings on board his vast experience in creating and leading communities. In 2020, as the lead of the University of Cape Town Computer Science Society, he organized, tech events, workshops and activities that benefited the members. \n\nHe has a distinguished record of accomplishment as software engineer, student leader and a writer. During his free time, Willie enjoys watching nature documentaries, listening to music, writing and having conversations with his fellow young people. \n\nHis future plans are to contribute to the cybersecurity field by pursuing research in the field and practicing. \n\nAggrey Ochieng\nAggrey Ochieng is a final year student at Kenyatta University pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Statistics. He is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the banking sector. With passion in youth leadership, he has successfully served in different leadership capacities including being a Lead Mentor under Equity Group Foundation, Alumni Manager and the President of Kenyatta University Equity Leaders Chapter.\n\nHis visionary perspectives has earned him opportunities to work in different community give back projects, including planning for the Nairobi Changing Faces Competition by the UN-HABITAT. He is a co-founder at Keynawings Investments Group.\n\nVivian Opondoh\nVivian Opondoh has a Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Western Michigan University(WMU) and a Postgraduate certificate in Data Science from the African Leadership University. \n\nShe had experience in software engineering and was part of the team that won the People’s Choice Award at the 2018 NASA Space Apps Challenge. Vivian doubles as the co-founder of Farmula; a data-driven company that is on a mission to automate activities across the agricultural supply chain. \n\nVivian is passionate about bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and believes strongly in learning by teaching and enjoys moderating tech discussions during her free time.\n\nMillie Maina\nMillie Maina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Maseno University, Kenya and is currently enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at the University of Suffolk, UK. Mille is a strong believer in the power of the youth to lead thought provoking conversation and drive meaningful impact on the continent, thus, she is a member of leadership fellowships like the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) East Africa and the Africa Change Makers Initiative.\n\n \n\nProfessionally, Millie is a management consultant at Open Capital Advisors and has previously worked in finance as well as sales and marketing. She loves intellectual dialogues and has taken part in the Yale Africa Business Practicum (2016) and Nairobi Securities Exchange Investment Challenge (2014). She also participated in the Global Management Challenge Kenya in 2020, where her team proceeded to the finals and emerged position 4th out of 80 teams.\n\n \n\nMillie has held various leadership positions including leading the social affairs docket at the World Youth Parliament, Kenya in 2015 and serving as the President of the Rotaract Club of Muthaiga (2020 – 2021). 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Additionally, we will drive investments in agro-processing and job-creating value chains, while improving farmers’ access to tools and establishing market linkages.", "context": "Nigeria is a young, diverse, and dynamic country that abounds with potential. A significant percentage of the more than 200 million people living in Nigeria are between the ages of 15 and 24, and 70 percent of the population is under the age of 30. However, youth unemployment poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s economic prospects. While the national unemployment rate is 33 percent, the youth unemployment rate is considerably higher, at over 42 percent. Three out of 10 Africans who enter the labour market annually are Nigerians.", "approach": "We will deliver interventions and partnerships that tap into Nigeria’s entrepreneurship culture, sizeable private sector, and widespread use of technology to enable over two million young people to access dignified and fulfilling work opportunities over the next five years. Our programming is being implemented across the states of Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Adamawa, Edo, Imo, and Ondo due to high unemployment rates, gender challenges, existing and upcoming opportunities in agriculture value chains, and growth opportunities in the creative industry and digital economy sectors within these states. However, the adoption of digital tools and solutions allows the Foundation to scale many of our programming activities beyond these states.", "priority": "Collaboration with educational institutions is crucial to providing young people with skills in targeted sectors. We will prioritize the growth of the creative industry, addressing barriers and promoting job creation projects. Enhancing employability is also a priority and will be achieved through resume development, apprenticeships, mentorship programs, and digital literacy curriculum adoption. We will also work toward improving the educational ecosystem and promoting renewable, decentralized energy solutions while ensuring opportunities for young women’s participation in dignified and fulfilling work.\r\n\r\nAgriculture\r\nCreative industry\r\nDigital economy\r\nInnovative thinking around the decentralized renewable energy sector", "client_components_slot_1": [], "country_code": "NGA", "map": { "title": "Programs in Nigeria", "body": "The Foundation's Nigeria office is located in Lagos and currently supports almost 20 active partnerships in the country. 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Roughly half of 190 million people living in Nigeria are between the ages of 15 and 24, and seventy percent of the population is under 30 years old. However youth unemployment poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s economic prospects. While the national unemployment rate is 18 percent, the youth unemployment rate is nearly double that, at more than 33 percent. Three out of 10 Africans who enter the labour market annually are Nigerians.\n\n Our Approach: Deliver interventions and partnerships that tap into Nigeria’s entrepreneurship culture, sizeable private sector, and widespread use of technology to connect over 2 million young people to opportunity over the next 5 years. We will begin in three states where 20 percent of young people live: Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna.\n\nPriority Sectors: Agriculture, creative industries, and the digital economy.\n\nOur Focus in Nigeria Over the Next Five Years\n\nScale access to affordable and versatile finance for MSMEs in the agriculture value chain and creative industries. We will partner with licenced financial service providers such as deposit money banks, microfinance banks, and Fintech organizations.\nDrive investments in agro-processing, commercial and job-creating value chains. Increase farmer access to productivity enhancing tools while enabling functional market linkages and infrastructure that support agriculture productivity and expansion.\nCollaborate with private and public sector institutions in the educational industry to provide young people with skills in the creative, agricultural and digital economy sub-sectors.\nSupport the provision of theoretical and practical on-the-job education and upskilling as well as job-creation projects in the creative sector. We will address barriers to the growth and formalization of the sector including rights management and global e-platform partnerships.\nImprove the capacity of young people to compete for work by collaborating with institutions that provide resume development, apprenticeships and mentorship programs.\nFacilitate digital literacy curriculum adoption. Support the development of e-platforms for jobs and gig work and equip tech-based MSMEs with skills, business support and capital.\nScale training in high-demand fields and collaborate with digital technology firms and job platforms that link young people to employers.\nImprove the secondary and tertiary educational ecosystem via curriculum development, capacity building for teachers and other support services.\nImprove the digital skills of young people and build a pipeline of future talent by partnering with secondary and tertiary institutions as well as technology hubs.", "slugs": [ { "slug": "/nigeria/" }, { "slug": "/our-work/where-we-work-in-africa/nigeria/" }, { "slug": "/the-mastercard-foundation-mses-resilience-facility-to-support-businesses-in-ethiopia-affected-by-covid-19/" }, { "slug": "/40000-young-women-and-men-in-nigeria-will-be-equipped-annually-with-entrepreneurial-skills-through-edc-partnership-with-the-mastercard-foundation/" }, { "slug": "/jobberman-and-mastercard-foundation-team-up-to-place-3-million-nigerians-in-dignified-employment-by-2025/" }, { "slug": "/partner-program/songhai-agro-business-incubation-and-support-system-for-training-seeding-network-and-service-provision-for-nigeria-youth" } ] } } }, { "slug": "weamu", "name": "WAEMU", "published": "2024-11-18T21:17:33.276894Z", "updated": "2025-02-11T21:51:54.258480Z", "scheduled": null, "status": "published", "page_type": "country", "fields": { "title": "WAEMU", "image_src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/1ulojAyxQrShgXbmbWw8", "image_alt": "A group of women in blue coats walking, with trees in the background.", "body": "Addressing the challenge of employment is a driver for the socio-economic development of the WAEMU region. Our strategy aims to address this challenge by driving transformation in the agriculture value chain through an innovative approach.", "goal": "To enable 6.2 million young people in the WAEMU region—70 percent of whom are young women—to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. Our roadmap aims to bring about a shift in perceptions, resources, relationships, practices, and policies for the development of sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.", "context": "Agriculture, as the primary source of employment in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) region, constitutes a powerful development driver, with small-scale farmers at its core. The WAEMU region consists of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. ", "approach": "The Farm to Fork strategy is based on the knowledge and data that inclusive food systems can only be designed from the bottom up to address the actual needs of populations. 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Our strategy aims to address this challenge by driving transformation in the agriculture value chain through an innovative approach.\nOverview\nAgriculture, as the primary source of employment in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) region, constitutes a powerful development driver, with small-scale farmers at its core. The WAEMU region consists of Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Our roadmap aims to bring about a shift in perceptions, resources, relationships, practices, and policies for the development of sustainable and resilient Agrifood systems.\nOur Goal\nTo enable 6.2 million young people in the WAEMU region, with 70 percent being young women, to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.\nOur Approach\nFork to Farm methodology is based on the knowledge and data that inclusive food systems can only be designed from the bottom up to address the actual needs of populations. Through this approach, we are meeting the market demand for locally produced and processed food products and catalyzing the emergence of agro-industry champions at a national and regional level that will drive the sustainable transformation of agriculture in the sub-region.\nOur Focus Areas\nAgribusiness and adjacent sectors, agro-processing, market access, and primary production.\n\n_________________________________\n\nOur Work in Senegal\n\nThe Foundation’s Priorities in Senegal Over the Next Ten Years\nYoung Africa Works in Senegal builds on the significant groundwork undertaken by the government and detailed in the Plan for an Emerging Senegal (PSE), which outlines the vision for the country until 2035. Our strategy will align with three key priorities:\n\nPriority 1 – Support the growth of youth enterprises by increasing access to financing, connecting promising start-ups to funding, and supporting innovation hubs, incubators and accelerators. \nPriority 2 – Support the potential of youth by connecting those in the informal sector to certification programs and work opportunities. The program will also facilitate access to start-up funds so that youth can create income opportunities. \nPriority 3 – Strengthen the quality and relevance of secondary and technical/vocational training (TVETs) education by preparing teachers and instructors with relevant, competency-based teaching methods and materials. \n\nOur Work in Senegal\nThe Foundation’s Priorities in Senegal Over the Next Ten Years\nYoung Africa Works in Senegal builds on the significant groundwork undertaken by the government and detailed in the Plan for an Emerging Senegal (PSE), which outlines the vision for the country until 2035. 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It also emphasizes the essential role of partnerships with educational stakeholders and governments to integrate EdTech solutions into existing systems and ensure a lasting impact.</p>\n<p>The research methodology relies on online and in-person interviews, analysis of previous reports, and a workshop that brought together all stakeholders in Abidjan in December 2023. Key findings highlight regional disparities that influence EdTech potential.&nbsp;<strong>The study profiled 73 EdTech startups</strong>, categorizing them based on their services,<br>business models, client types, and funding.</p>\n<p>In conclusion, the report offers practical recommendations for reassessing digital education policies, training of stakeholders, development of digital skills, public-private partnerships, and support for entrepreneurial ecosystems. The future looks promising, with emerging synergies between governments and startups, advances in mobile learning, and the potential of AI in personalized education. 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The&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.ifc.org/content/dam/ifc/doc/mgrt/digital-skills-final-web-5-7-19.pdf\">IFC</a> estimates that potential business-to-business and business-to-&shy;government opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa could generate $120 billion in revenue. To realize this potential, 625 million people with digital skills will be needed.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/africas-opportunity-in-digital-skills\">By 2050</a>, approximately 40 percent of the world&rsquo;s population under 18 will have been born and raised in Africa, positioning them to become the world&rsquo;s digital skills workforce.</p>\n<p>Consistent with its Young Africa Works strategy, the Mastercard Foundation is committed to empowering young people digitally in Africa. Programs cover the following:</p>\n<p><strong>1. Digital Skills Development:&nbsp;</strong>This includes enabling support for institutions to deliver digital skills and STEM training, working with partners such as the African Leadership Group, eMobilis, Moringa School, Harambee, and&nbsp;<a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"/en/what-we-do/our-programs/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/where-to-apply/carnegie-mellon-university-africa-cmu-africa/\">Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Africa</a>. These programs enable young people to transition into work, including technology-related careers. Examples include:</p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<li>In Kenya, the Foundation is working with eMobilis to support a national initiative driven by Kenya&rsquo;s Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology to enable one million youth to access digital job opportunities.</li>\n<li>An endowment was provided to Carnegie Mellon University Africa that has established a Center for Digital Inclusion, which is working with universities across Africa to develop digital talent and digital entrepreneurs.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>2. Digital Entrepreneurship:</strong> Foundation programs are enabling entrepreneurship across multiple sectors such as FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech, and HealthTech. For example, a partnership with the Africa Founders Ventures (AFV) Program provides technical support and pre-seed capital to at least 100 high-potential, primarily women-led, African ventures. AFV offers a digital learning platform to develop the skills and ideas of more than 5,000 aspiring African entrepreneurs through a venture design academy.</p>\n<p><strong>3. Higher Education E-Learning and STEM:</strong> Partnerships with African universities are strengthening academic programs dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Eleven institutions are enhancing their capability in instructional design and online pedagogy and developing online content.</p>\n<p><strong>4. Education Technology (EdTech):</strong>&nbsp;The Foundation&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"/en/what-we-do/our-programs/centre-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning/\">Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning</a>&nbsp;is enabling African countries to leapfrog into best-in-class EdTech solutions to reach all learners and improve learning outcomes. The Centre works with EdTech hubs and entrepreneurs across the continent. More than&nbsp;<strong>40 EdTech ventures</strong>&nbsp;have been supported to date. In addition, the program supports learning institutions to integrate high-quality, culturally relevant, and inclusive EdTech solutions into their curriculum.</p>\n<p><strong>5. Digital Economy Research:</strong> Research is underway to answer critical questions about the technology sector and its impact. The <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://africayouthjobs.io/\">Africa Youth Employment Clock</a> was launched in 2024 and uses advanced data modelling and visualization to provide real-time job growth and forecasts of employment trends in Africa. These data are disaggregated by key variables such as employment status, age, gender, and sector, up to 2030.</p>\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation intends to scale up its digital skilling programs. 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Our strategy aims to address this challenge by driving transformation in the agriculture value chain through an innovative approach.\nOverview\nAgriculture, as the primary source of employment in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) region, constitutes a powerful development driver, with small-scale farmers at its core. The WAEMU region consists of Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Our roadmap aims to bring about a shift in perceptions, resources, relationships, practices, and policies for the development of sustainable and resilient Agrifood systems.\nOur Goal\nTo enable 6.2 million young people in the WAEMU region, with 70 percent being young women, to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.\nOur Approach\nFork to Farm methodology is based on the knowledge and data that inclusive food systems can only be designed from the bottom up to address the actual needs of populations. Through this approach, we are meeting the market demand for locally produced and processed food products and catalyzing the emergence of agro-industry champions at a national and regional level that will drive the sustainable transformation of agriculture in the sub-region.\nOur Focus Areas\nAgribusiness and adjacent sectors, agro-processing, market access, and primary production.\n\n_________________________________\n\nOur Work in Senegal\n\nThe Foundation’s Priorities in Senegal Over the Next Ten Years\nYoung Africa Works in Senegal builds on the significant groundwork undertaken by the government and detailed in the Plan for an Emerging Senegal (PSE), which outlines the vision for the country until 2035. Our strategy will align with three key priorities:\n\nPriority 1 – Support the growth of youth enterprises by increasing access to financing, connecting promising start-ups to funding, and supporting innovation hubs, incubators and accelerators. \nPriority 2 – Support the potential of youth by connecting those in the informal sector to certification programs and work opportunities. The program will also facilitate access to start-up funds so that youth can create income opportunities. \nPriority 3 – Strengthen the quality and relevance of secondary and technical/vocational training (TVETs) education by preparing teachers and instructors with relevant, competency-based teaching methods and materials. \n\nOur Work in Senegal\nThe Foundation’s Priorities in Senegal Over the Next Ten Years\nYoung Africa Works in Senegal builds on the significant groundwork undertaken by the government and detailed in the Plan for an Emerging Senegal (PSE), which outlines the vision for the country until 2035. Our strategy will align with three key priorities:\n\nPriority 1 – Support the growth of youth enterprises by increasing access to financing, connecting promising start-ups to funding, and supporting innovation hubs, incubators and accelerators. \nPriority 2 – Support the potential of youth by connecting those in the informal sector to certification programs and work opportunities. The program will also facilitate access to start-up funds so that youth can create income opportunities. \nPriority 3 – Strengthen the quality and relevance of secondary and technical/vocational training (TVETs) education by preparing teachers and instructors with relevant, competency-based teaching methods and materials. \n\nMastercard Foundation Alumni Network\nSenegal - Past Alumni\nThe Alumni Network is the culmination of our vision to mobilize the alumni from our programs — which include the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Ashoka, the Youth Think Tank (YTT), the Scholars Program, the Anzisha Prize, and Youth Forward — to be a force for change.\n\nTo learn more about the Alumni Network, click here to complete the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Interest form.\n\nTo learn more about the Senegal Alumni Network email: mcfsenegalalumninetwork@gmail.com.\n\nMeet the Leadership Committee\n\nMouhamadou De Gaulle BODIANG\nMouhamadou De Gaulle BODIANG is a Mastercard Foundation alum who graduated with a master’s degree in mathematical science from AIMS-Senegal (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences). He also holds a Masters degree in Modelling and Processing of Information from Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique de Dakar (ESP).\n\nSince graduating from AIMS Senegal, Mouhamadou have been in teaching and working in the entrepreneurship space. \n\nHe is currently the President of AIMS-Senegal Alumni and co-founder of Africa Digital Transformation and Innovation Centre; An IT hub that offers coding trinaing and digital services to SMES in Dakar, Senegal.\n\nLeonor Fall\nLeonor Fall is a Mastercard Foundation alum with a degree in Agricultural and Natural Resource Management from EARTH University, Costa Rica. 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Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.\n\nFRENCH\n\nLes 73 startups qui font bouger l’éducation dans la région de l’UEMOA\n\nAvril 2024: Etudesk, avec le soutien du Centre pour l’Enseignement et l’Apprentissage Innovants de la Fondation Mastercard, dévoile une étude pionnière dédiée à l’écosystème EdTech dans l’UEMOA. Cette recherche vise à déceler et analyser les rouages et dynamiques de ce secteur en plein essor. 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L’avenir s’annonce prometteur, avec des synergies naissantes entre gouvernements et startups, la progression de l’apprentissage mobile et le potentiel de l’IA dans l’éducation personnalisée. Cependant, l’instabilité politique régionale est une préoccupation, soulignant l’importance des\nsolutions EdTech pour assurer la continuité de l’éducation.\n\nTéléchargez le rapport complet, cliquez ici\n\nA propos d’Etudesk\n\nEtudesk est une entreprise de conseil en technologie dédiée à accompagner les entreprises, les universités et les gouvernements dans leurs initiatives sur l’éducation et la formation professionnelle.\n\nPour plus d’informations sur Etudesk, veuillez visiter www.etudesk.com.\n\nA propos de la Fondation Mastercard\n\nLa Fondation Mastercard est une oeuvre de bienfaisance enregistrée au Canada et l’une des plus grandes fondations au monde. 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Five years of delivering programs in Uganda, the Foundation has reached a pivotal moment in our learning journey, marked by a triangulation of evidence from baselines, research, program partnerships, and external data.</p>\n<p>Barriers like outdated policies, inadequate infrastructure, and discrimination persist. 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The key area of focus has been expanding access to finance, education, and skills training to smallholder farmers, teachers, out of school youth and youth in agriculture across the country.\n\nOur Approach: In Uganda, the Young Africa Works strategy is aligned with the government’s priorities and embraces the private sector-led economic development approach. Our strategy focuses on sectors that are prioritized by the government and are anticipated to create work opportunities for young women, men, and refugees. With an estimated refugee population of 1.4 million in Uganda, Young Africa Works will work closely with key stakeholders to enable young refugees and young people in their host communities, especially young women, to acquire the skills needed to find employment or to create their own work opportunities.\n\nPriority Sectors: Agriculture, tourism and hospitality, micro, small and medium enterprise, digital economy, creatives, construction and housing.\n\nOur initial commitment of USD 200 million will focus on:\n\nsupporting agri-food systems and agribusiness through the commercialization of agriculture;\nstrengthening Uganda’s growing tourism and hospitality sector; and\nleveraging the significant public and private investment in the construction sector by improving vocational training and expanding access to financial services for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) working in construction.\nAdditionally, in collaboration with the private sector, Young Africa Works will aim to unlock domestic and international investments to spur growth in micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises.\nLearn More About Our Partners and Programs \nOur partners manage the recruitment and selection of program participants.\n\nMastercard Foundation Alumni Network\nUganda - Past Alumni\nThe Alumni Network is the culmination of our vision to mobilize the alumni from our programs — which include the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Ashoka, the Youth Think Tank (YTT), the Scholars Program, the Anzisha Prize, and Youth Forward — to be a force for change.\n\nTo learn more about the Alumni Network, click here to complete the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Interest form.\n\nTo learn more about the Uganda Alumni Network email: mcfugandaalumninetwork@gmail.com.\n\nAngella Nantambi\nAngella Nantambi is an alum of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Ashesi University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She is the first Alumni in Residence Fellow of the Baobab Platform and a Crossroads Emerging Leadership Fellow with the Harvard Business School Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council.\n\nAngella is a passionate advocate for communication of issues facing young people in communities. She is the co-founder of Inogen, an organization that seeks to inspire young girls to pursue their dreams in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field. \n\nShe volunteered with the Young Achievers Foundation to support high school graduates to gain full scholarships to study in top universities and colleges all over the world. \n\nDerrick Tumuhairwe\nDerrick Tumuhairwe is a youth advocate, nurse and a medical entrepreneur who is passionate about preventive medicine and the financial liberation of young people. He is the co-founder of Cure Medical Centre, a social enterprise that provides quality affordable health care to marginalized communities in the Wakiso District of Uganda.\n\nDerrick is the founder of Africa Well Able (AWA), a community-based organisation that offers comprehensive education on young girl’s sexual reproductive health rights and equip youth with entrepreneurial skills. So far, Africa Well Able (AWA) has reached over 2 million girls with information on sexual reproductive health rights, menstrual hygiene management, prevention of teenage pregnancy and early marriage.\n\nHe volunteers for Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) as a Community-Based Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (CBRHR) educator and Uganda Red Cross Society as Youth Volunteer Recruiter and Certified First Aid Trainer.\n\nEilen Anecho\nEilen Anecho holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Gulu University in Northern Uganda. She currently works as a Market Development Officer with GOAL Relief and Development Organization with extensive experience in market system-oriented approaches, proposal development, budget development, negotiation, partnerships management and working with young people.\n\nEileen believes in the power of young people and in empowering them to become transformational leaders by dismantling systems of social oppression. As a member of the Mastercard Foundation Alumni Network Committee she hopes to help leaders to bring about social and economic change in their communities and across the continent.\n\nFaith Mairah Clara\nFaith Mairah Clara is an alum of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders as they foster economic growth, enhance democratic governance, and strengthen civil society structures that will help the continent sustainably grow and prosper. She is a feminist and as the Youth Country Coordinator at Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Alliance Uganda, she advocates for sexual reproductive health and rights and bodily autonomy for young people. She is a member of AIESEC, SheDecides Global movement, the UN Women Uganda Youth Representative for the Generation Equality Forum and a nominee for The Office of the Vice Chairperson (Policy and Advocacy) – Commonwealth Youth Council. \n\nFrances Aanyu\nFrances Aanyu is an alum of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Development Economics.\n\nAs the Head of Youth Engagement at Reach a Hand Uganda, she supports and mentors a network of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) advocates who enhance access to information and services for young people in Uganda.\n\nFrances is also a Resolution Fellow and the co-founder of Dash 4 Girls Uganda, a social venture that is using logical framework analysis to create community solutions to different issues. She was also Skoll World Forum 2018 Emerging Leader for her contribution to women empowerment in Uganda.\n\nFrances is passionate about creating an enabling environment for young people to meaningfully participate in co-creating solutions for their communities. Throughout her various roles, she has inspired young people to take up space in different initiatives and create better communities.\n\nFrancis Xavier Inyangat\nFrancis Xavier Inyangat graduated from Busitema University with a degree in computer engineering.\n\nHe is passionate about leveraging technology to harness the potential of young people and creating sustainable solutions to poverty in Africa. \n\nXavier is a member of Generation Connect Africa (GC-AFR) and a youth envoy at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU). \n\nXavier participated in the Youth Street Team Fellowship at Digital Opportunity Trust) and the Youth Work Readiness Program) at Makerere University’s Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC). \n\nCurrently, he works as an AI Researcher with Busitema University Artificial Intelligence and Interdisciplinary Research Group, innovating solutions on the nexus between Business and Technology. \n\nHe is also the founder of Blueprint Digital Services, a social initiative that provides digital skills and entrepreneurship training and mentorship to youth in the border  districts of Busia, Tororo and Malaba in Uganda. \n\nRonald Mukunde\nRonald Mukunde is an alum of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut and holds a master’s degree in civil engineering. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering from the University of Belkaid Tlemcen – Algeria and a Certificate in Project Management.\n\nAs a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, Ronald actively took part in community outreach projects, specifically offering services to Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. He is also the co-founder of Farmiket Uganda Ltd, an agri-tech company that provides local subsistence farmers with market support in Uganda. \n\nHaving served in different leadership positions through his career, Ronald is passionate about sustainable education reforms that include vocational skilling and entrepreneurship. He believes this the key to eliminating unemployment and poverty. 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With the support of the Red Cross to make phone calls, Abraham reconnected with his family in Kakuma refugee camp. Abraham spent over ten years in a refugee settlement in Uganda.\n\nOne fateful day, Abraham received a web link from a friend in Kenya to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the African Leadership University in Rwanda (ALU-Rwanda). 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Modeling his friend’s generous help and companionship, Jacob created Education Needs All (ENA), a platform where vulnerable youth from South Sudan – and now all over Africa – can access information about scholarship opportunities inside and outside the continent. 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She arrived in South Sudan with her siblings and neighbours, where, for six months, she had to fend for herself because there was no one to support her and her siblings, and her parents had not yet arrived.\n\nShe heard about African Leadership University, applied, and was selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Today, Resala is deeply passionate about education and seeks to address the issue of accessibility for young girls’ education. 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She joined the Mastercard Foundation in 2021 and is the Acting Country Director for Kenya. Hannah is leading the implementation of the Kenya Country Roadmap, providing collaborative leadership to the team, and working with partners to enable work opportunities for young Kenyan women and men. \n\nHannah is also the Senior Director of Policy and Thought Leadership at Mastercard Foundation. She leads the Foundation’s overarching efforts to influence action with and for young people’s access to dignified and fulfilling work. 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The&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.ifc.org/content/dam/ifc/doc/mgrt/digital-skills-final-web-5-7-19.pdf\">IFC</a> estimates that potential business-to-business and business-to-&shy;government opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa could generate $120 billion in revenue. To realize this potential, 625 million people with digital skills will be needed.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/africas-opportunity-in-digital-skills\">By 2050</a>, approximately 40 percent of the world&rsquo;s population under 18 will have been born and raised in Africa, positioning them to become the world&rsquo;s digital skills workforce.</p>\n<p>Consistent with its Young Africa Works strategy, the Mastercard Foundation is committed to empowering young people digitally in Africa. Programs cover the following:</p>\n<p><strong>1. Digital Skills Development:&nbsp;</strong>This includes enabling support for institutions to deliver digital skills and STEM training, working with partners such as the African Leadership Group, eMobilis, Moringa School, Harambee, and&nbsp;<a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"/en/what-we-do/our-programs/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/where-to-apply/carnegie-mellon-university-africa-cmu-africa/\">Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Africa</a>. These programs enable young people to transition into work, including technology-related careers. Examples include:</p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<li>In Kenya, the Foundation is working with eMobilis to support a national initiative driven by Kenya&rsquo;s Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology to enable one million youth to access digital job opportunities.</li>\n<li>An endowment was provided to Carnegie Mellon University Africa that has established a Center for Digital Inclusion, which is working with universities across Africa to develop digital talent and digital entrepreneurs.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>2. Digital Entrepreneurship:</strong> Foundation programs are enabling entrepreneurship across multiple sectors such as FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech, and HealthTech. For example, a partnership with the Africa Founders Ventures (AFV) Program provides technical support and pre-seed capital to at least 100 high-potential, primarily women-led, African ventures. AFV offers a digital learning platform to develop the skills and ideas of more than 5,000 aspiring African entrepreneurs through a venture design academy.</p>\n<p><strong>3. Higher Education E-Learning and STEM:</strong> Partnerships with African universities are strengthening academic programs dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Eleven institutions are enhancing their capability in instructional design and online pedagogy and developing online content.</p>\n<p><strong>4. Education Technology (EdTech):</strong>&nbsp;The Foundation&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"/en/what-we-do/our-programs/centre-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning/\">Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning</a>&nbsp;is enabling African countries to leapfrog into best-in-class EdTech solutions to reach all learners and improve learning outcomes. The Centre works with EdTech hubs and entrepreneurs across the continent. More than&nbsp;<strong>40 EdTech ventures</strong>&nbsp;have been supported to date. In addition, the program supports learning institutions to integrate high-quality, culturally relevant, and inclusive EdTech solutions into their curriculum.</p>\n<p><strong>5. Digital Economy Research:</strong> Research is underway to answer critical questions about the technology sector and its impact. The <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://africayouthjobs.io/\">Africa Youth Employment Clock</a> was launched in 2024 and uses advanced data modelling and visualization to provide real-time job growth and forecasts of employment trends in Africa. These data are disaggregated by key variables such as employment status, age, gender, and sector, up to 2030.</p>\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation intends to scale up its digital skilling programs. 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For applicants confident that they can fulfill the requirements of the SAT and TOEFL, they should ask their counsellor or principal for a letter of support or similar documentation that expresses their confidence in the candidate’s academic achievements. These letters of support, along with the candidate’s story, should be shared with the admissions office at the university to which they are applying.\n– Some candidates have also found support to cover the costs of the SAT or TOEFL through Education USA.\n– We have partnered with Africa-based universities that offer undergraduate or graduate programs and do not require SAT or TOEFL scores." }, { "question": "Can multiple applications be considered simultaneously for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "Each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program manages its own application process. Thus, candidates can apply to as many universities as they wish. 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Now. Using Our Voices, Shaping the World.\n\nThe Baobab Summit is a gathering of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, where our Scholars, Alumni and partners come together to connect, co-create, share, learn and reflect.\n\nThe 2023 Virtual Baobab Summit has been thoughtfully designed based on the desires and aspirations of our Scholars and Alumni. This year's theme, \"Here. Now. Using Our Voices, Shaping the World,\" was co-created by the Scholars themselves. It celebrates the power of individual and collective action in making a positive impact. This Summit aims to provide a platform that resonates with their unique journeys, offering them the chance to engage with topics and sessions of profound importance to them.\n\n\n\n\nThis year's virtual summit is by invite only but we encourage you to join the ongoing conversation on social media with #Boabab2023. In addition, we will be posting highlights of the conversations here. Watch this space!\n\nEvent 1: Here. Now: The Art of Courage\n\nThe 2023 Baobab Summit kicked-off with Here. Now: The Art of Courage. Hosted by Rosine Mukabagorora, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program Alumna, the virtual session opened with the awe-inspiring poem \"The World Through My Imperfectly Perfect Vision\" written and performed by Roza Abrham Abate, the brilliant winner of the \"Speak Your Mind\" competition. Roza's words were not merely poetry; they were a resounding call to action. Roza painted a vivid picture of a world brimming with love, justice, and equality. She reminded us that we hold the power to create positive change, and to be the architects of the world we envision.\n\nNext, Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, delivered a moving keynote address. With eloquence and wisdom, she illuminated the profound significance of courage. Reeta acknowledged the turbulent world we inhabit today, marked by stark disparities, imbalances of power, climate challenges, and conflicts. In the face of such daunting issues, she asked the fundamental question: Where does courage originate, and how can we summon it? Reeta's perspective was enlightening, emphasizing that courage isn't the absence of fear; it's the acknowledgement of its presence. Drawing from American Professor and Author Brené Brown's wisdom, she traced courage's roots to its Latin origins, meaning \"core\" or \"heart.\" In essence, courage is about telling the story of your heart, of who you indeed are.\n\nFollowing Reeta's keynote was the exciting Ask-Me-Anything session with Reeta Roy. We opened up the conversation to our Scholars and Alumni to ask Reeta about her journey. She delved into the essence of purpose, kindness, and courage, offering impactful insights:\n\n· Discovering Your Purpose: Reeta emphasized the importance of discovering one's purpose, an odyssey often commencing with self-discovery. \"Your purpose,\" she explained, \"is the essence of your being, distilled into a simple yet profound calling.\" It's about having the courage to embrace your dreams, regardless of how audacious they may seem.\n\n· The Gift of Service: Reeta highlighted that everyone possesses a unique gift. As good human beings, our responsibility is to share that gift and be of service to others. \"Being kind,\" she noted, \"is the mark of greatness, transcending status or position.\" Acts of kindness, big or small, are instrumental in making the world a better place.\n\n· Overcoming Fear and Taking the First Step: Reeta shared her personal experiences and urged us not to be afraid. She encouraged us to have faith in ourselves and our abilities, to focus on what we love and what we are good at, rather than dwelling on limitations or potential obstacles. The key, she said, is to take the first step, breaking down overwhelming challenges into manageable tasks.\n\n· Courage vs. Confidence: Exploring the difference between courage and confidence, Reeta delved into the heart of the matter. She explained that courage often involves acknowledging fear and addressing its root causes. It's about understanding why you lack confidence in a particular situation and taking steps to build that confidence by seeking help, resources, and solutions.\n\n· Leadership and Diversity: Reeta celebrated the diversity of thought within organizations, emphasizing the importance of listening. Diverse perspectives are invaluable for expanding ideas and making informed decisions. 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This exciting event featured leading finance, policy, and development experts and highlighted the potential impact of Africa’s young women in driving economic transformation.\n\nOur Focus for Invincible: Empowering Women, Transforming Africa:\n\nInspirational Keynotes: Hear from invincible women who have defied the odds to build successful businesses.\nDynamic Panel: Engage with experts on reimagining and transforming Africa’s financial systems.\nSpark Talks: Young changemakers share inspiring stories and innovative solutions.\nImpact-Driven Solutions: Actionable recommendations for policymakers, financial institutions, and development organizations.\nNetworking: Connect with influential leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers.\nInteractive Dialogue: Engage in real-time discussions with satellite-linked participants worldwide, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and collaborative problem-solving.\nWatch the highlights of this incredible event:\n\n\nPanels\n\nDuring this event we were joined by an incredible roster of speakers and panelists:\nOpening Session: Art for Empowerment\n\n\nFanta Ballo\n\nRix Poet (Live from Nairobi)\nWelcome and Context Setting\n\n\nJulie Gichuru\nFounder and CEO, Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI)\nInsights and Impact - Gender Report Findings\n\n\nMarieme Esther Dassanou\nDirector Gender, Programs, Mastercard Foundation\nKeynote Address: Rise and Shine Women Leading the Way\n\n\nHon. Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim\nHonorable Minister for Youth Development Nigeria\nSpark Talk: Story of Change\n\n\nAreej Noor\nFounder, CEO at STATEMENT\nPanel Discussion: Visionaries in Conversation: Charting New Paths\n\n\nModerator: Redi Tlhabi\nJournalist, Producer, Author\n\nDr. Jemimah Njuki\nChief of the Economic Empowerment section at UN Women\n\nNathalie Akon Gabala\nGlobal Director of Gender and Economic Inclusion, IFC\n\nDeniece Laurent-Mantey\nExecutive Director of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States\nSpark Talk: Story of Innovation\n\n\nThembiso Magajana\nCo-Founder, Social Coding\nPanel Discussion: “Revolutionizing Access to Affordable Finance”\n\n\nModerator: Julie Gichuru\nFounder and CEO, Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI)\n\nRukayat Bello (video)\nCEO, Regxta\n\nDr. James Mwangi\nCEO of Equity Group Holdings Limited\n\nTolulope Lewis Tamoka\nChief of Intergovernmental Affairs and Africa, UN Global Compact\n\nJules Ngankam\nCEO, African Guarantee Fund\n\nSabine Mensah\nDeputy CEO, AfricaNenda\nKeynote address: The Choking Debt\n\n\nWinnie Byanyima\nExecutive Director of UNAIDS and an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations\nCall to Action: “Commit to Change: Pledge for Progress”\n\n\nMadame Monica Geingos\nFormer first lady of Namibia\n\nSanda Ojiambo\nAssistant Secretary General & CEO, UN Global Compact\n\nAmadou Gallo Fall\nPresident, Basketball Africa League, Founder NBA Africa\n\nBaroness Valerie Amos\nUnited Nations Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator\n\nDr. James Mwangi\nCEO of Equity Group Holdings Limited\n\nMyriam Sidibe\nFounder, Chief Mission Officer and Author of Brands on a Mission\n\nWendy Teleki\nHead of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) Secretariat, housed in the World Bank\n\nJulie Gichuru\nFounder and CEO, Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI)\n\nWinnie Byanyima\nExecutive Director of UNAIDS and an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations\nConcluding remarks\n\n\nHannah Tsadik\nActing Country Director, Kenya Programs, Mastercard Foundation\n\nJulie Gichuru\nFounder and CEO, Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI)\n", "slugs": [ { "slug": "/our-work/events/invincible/" } ] } } }, { "slug": "world-refugee-day", "name": "World Refugee Day", "published": "2024-11-25T19:02:25.460543Z", "updated": "2025-02-21T18:04:02.463516Z", "scheduled": null, "status": "published", "page_type": "event", "fields": { "title": "World Refugee Day", "subtitle": " ", "image": { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/se1mRR3GRYuWb3GwH3Mt", "alt": "A yellow banner with the smiling faces of five Refugees and Displaced Persons who are also Mastercard Foundation Scholars" }, "hero_title": "Africa is home to nearly one-third of the world’s refugees and displaced people, with a significant number being young women.", "hero_body": " ", "client_components_slot_1": [ { "type": "text_medium", "fields": { "body": "<p>At the Foundation, we believe it is impossible to unlock the full economic potential of the continent without harnessing the talents of diverse young people, including refugees and displaced persons. The Mastercard Foundation seeks to enable 30 million young people, including 2.5 million refugees and displaced persons (RDPs), to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030 as part of its Young Africa Works strategy. This World Refugee Day, we celebrate the talents and impact of refugees and displaced persons. Here, we listen to the stories of those people.</p>\n<p>Read the impact stories of refugees and displaced persons who are also Mastercard Foundation Scholars.</p>" } }, { "type": "promo_feature", "fields": { "surtitle": "“There is Nothing Like Impossibility”", "title": "Amos Kwizera", "body": "Amos Kwizera became a refugee at the age of four when he and his family fled the war in his home country, Congo. They moved from place to place for two years in search of peace. Amos also continued his quest to make a difference in the lives of refugees through education. He joined the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the African Leadership Academy (ALA), after which he enrolled as a Scholar at the United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) in Nairobi.", "is_flipped": false, "show_twiglet": true, "links": [ { "text": "Amos Kwizera: There is Nothing Like Impossibility", "href": "/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/there-is-nothing-like-impossibility/" } ], "images": [ { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/ch6IbvtkS6Sfz6bAzmSk", "alt": "Smiling man in a smart blue suit with a red tie sat on a blue sofa " } ] } }, { "type": "promo_feature", "fields": { "surtitle": "“The Power of Resilience and Hard Work”", "title": "Abraham Deng", "body": "Abraham describes his story as long and difficult. Unfortunately, barely a week after Abraham finished his Senior Four education, war broke out in December 2013, and he was separated from his family, who were living in Bor, while Abraham was living in Yei at the time. With the support of the Red Cross to make phone calls, Abraham reconnected with his family in Kakuma refugee camp. Abraham spent over ten years in a refugee settlement in Uganda.\n\nOne fateful day, Abraham received a web link from a friend in Kenya to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the African Leadership University in Rwanda (ALU-Rwanda). He applied, was selected, and says he is now in a very happy place.", "is_flipped": true, "show_twiglet": true, "links": [ { "text": "Abraham Deng: The Power of Resilience and Hard Work", "href": "/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/the-power-of-resilience-and-hard-work/" } ], "images": [ { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/iItWWZO4R62Ayq6mvvgz", "alt": "Man in a white shirt stood up talking into a microphone" } ] } }, { "type": "promo_feature", "fields": { "surtitle": "“Small Actions: Big Changes”", "title": "Jacob Deng Bol Deng", "body": "Jacob Deng Bol Deng (Class of 2025, South Sudan) is 28 years old and comes from the youngest country in the world. When he was born, South Sudan was embroiled in a lengthy war to achieve independence.\n\nThe unconditional help of his friend was key in his life. Modeling his friend’s generous help and companionship, Jacob created Education Needs All (ENA), a platform where vulnerable youth from South Sudan – and now all over Africa – can access information about scholarship opportunities inside and outside the continent. Jacob’s application was accepted and he became a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH and began his journey as a change agent.", "is_flipped": false, "show_twiglet": true, "links": [ { "text": "Jacob Deng Bol Deng: Small Actions, Big Changes", "href": "/en/articles/small-actions-big-changes-connecting-students-to-scholarships/" } ], "images": [ { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/ZjOau76RWi74C2c9R6LA", "alt": "Man in blue polo shirt stands in a library aisle holding an open book looking towards the camera " } ] } }, { "type": "promo_feature", "fields": { "surtitle": "“Opportunity knocks twice”", "title": "Resala Rashid Ayoub", "body": "Resala fled Sudan to South Sudan with her family at a young age when war broke out in 2011. She arrived in South Sudan with her siblings and neighbours, where, for six months, she had to fend for herself because there was no one to support her and her siblings, and her parents had not yet arrived.\n\nShe heard about African Leadership University, applied, and was selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Today, Resala is deeply passionate about education and seeks to address the issue of accessibility for young girls’ education. She does this by helping girls in her community apply for scholarships and providing transition support for those unable to continue their education in the camp.", "is_flipped": true, "show_twiglet": true, "links": [ { "text": "Resala Rashid Ayoub: Opportunity knocks twice", "href": "/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/opportunity-knocks-twice/" } ], "images": [ { "src": "https://cdn.buttercms.com/kCDcS8yThmgdQKgLlISQ", "alt": "Woman in a denim jacket and white dress stands smiling to camera" } ] } }, { "type": "promo_feature", "fields": { "surtitle": "“The Importance of Education”", "title": "Bior Ajak", "body": "Bior was born in South Sudan during the second phase of the Sudanese civil war. Leaving his family behind, at the age of 10, he would find himself in Kenya as a refugee where he grew up with his great aunt and relatives. 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The application process and decision-making are managed by our partners. If you are interested in becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, please apply through one of the partner universities. \n\nEach partner institution offers different programs and has their own timelines for admission, fees, and application guidelines. We recommend that you research the program of your choice and contact the relevant institution for more information." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provide support for master’s degrees and PhD/doctoral students?", "answer": "Yes and no. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships at the secondary, undergraduate, and master’s levels. However, scholarships are not currently available to PhD candidates. 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For institutions that require application fees as part of the admissions process, the fees will be reimbursed if the candidate is selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What support is available for applicants who cannot afford the admission fees?", "answer": "Admission fees are required by many of our implementing partners as part of the application process. North American universities require TOEFL and/or SAT scores as part of the application process for international candidates. Understandably, these costs can be a barrier for many potential Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Although we are unable to influence these admission requirements, we have found the following options to be helpful to some applicants:\n\n– In some cases, universities may be able to assist with the completion of tests. For applicants confident that they can fulfill the requirements of the SAT and TOEFL, they should ask their counsellor or principal for a letter of support or similar documentation that expresses their confidence in the candidate’s academic achievements. These letters of support, along with the candidate’s story, should be shared with the admissions office at the university to which they are applying.\n– Some candidates have also found support to cover the costs of the SAT or TOEFL through Education USA.\n– We have partnered with Africa-based universities that offer undergraduate or graduate programs and do not require SAT or TOEFL scores." }, { "question": "Can multiple applications be considered simultaneously for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "Each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program manages its own application process. Thus, candidates can apply to as many universities as they wish. 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She encouraged us to have faith in ourselves and our abilities, to focus on what we love and what we are good at, rather than dwelling on limitations or potential obstacles. The key, she said, is to take the first step, breaking down overwhelming challenges into manageable tasks.\n\n· Courage vs. Confidence: Exploring the difference between courage and confidence, Reeta delved into the heart of the matter. She explained that courage often involves acknowledging fear and addressing its root causes. It's about understanding why you lack confidence in a particular situation and taking steps to build that confidence by seeking help, resources, and solutions.\n\n· Leadership and Diversity: Reeta celebrated the diversity of thought within organizations, emphasizing the importance of listening. Diverse perspectives are invaluable for expanding ideas and making informed decisions. 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At the Foundation, we believe it is impossible to unlock the full economic potential of the continent without harnessing the talents of diverse young people, including refugees and displaced persons.\n\nThe Mastercard Foundation seeks to enable 30 million young people, including 2.5 million refugees and displaced persons (RDPs), to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030 as part of its Young Africa Works strategy.\n\nThis World Refugee Day, we celebrate the talents and impact of refugees and displaced persons. Here, we listen to the stories of those people.\n\n \nRead the Impact Stories of Refugees and Displaced Persons Who Are Also Mastercard Foundation Scholars\n\nAmos Kwizera\n\n“There is Nothing Like Impossibility”\n\nAmos Kwizera became a refugee at the age of four when he and his family fled the war in his home country, Congo. They moved from place to place for two years in search of peace. Amos also continued his quest to make a difference in the lives of refugees through education. He joined the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the African Leadership Academy (ALA), after which he enrolled as a Scholar at the United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) in Nairobi.\n\nAmos Kwizera: There is Nothing Like Impossibility\nhttps://mastercardfdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4722-scaled-e1699043424163.jpeg\n\nAbraham Deng\n\n“The Power of Resilience and Hard Work”\n\nAbraham describes his story as long and difficult. Unfortunately, barely a week after Abraham finished his Senior Four education, war broke out in December 2013, and he was separated from his family, who were living in Bor, while Abraham was living in Yei at the time. With the support of the Red Cross to make phone calls, Abraham reconnected with his family in Kakuma refugee camp. Abraham spent over ten years in a refugee settlement in Uganda.\n\nOne fateful day, Abraham received a web link from a friend in Kenya to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the African Leadership University in Rwanda (ALU-Rwanda). He applied, was selected, and says he is now in a very happy place.\n\nAbraham Deng: The Power of Resilience and Hard Work\nhttps://mastercardfdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Abraham-scaled.jpg\n\nJacob Deng Bol Deng\n\n“Small Actions: Big Changes”\n\nJacob Deng Bol Deng (Class of 2025, South Sudan) is 28 years old and comes from the youngest country in the world. When he was born, South Sudan was embroiled in a lengthy war to achieve independence.\n\nThe unconditional help of his friend was key in his life. 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She arrived in South Sudan with her siblings and neighbours, where, for six months, she had to fend for herself because there was no one to support her and her siblings, and her parents had not yet arrived.\n\nShe heard about African Leadership University, applied, and was selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Today, Resala is deeply passionate about education and seeks to address the issue of accessibility for young girls’ education. She does this by helping girls in her community apply for scholarships and providing transition support for those unable to continue their education in the camp.\n\nResala Rashid Ayoub: Opportunity knocks twice\nhttps://mastercardfdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Resala-Rashid-Ayoub-scaled-e1714013227983.jpg\n\nBior Ajak\n\n“The Importance of Education”\n\nBior was born in South Sudan during the second phase of the Sudanese civil war. Leaving his family behind, at the age of 10, he would find himself in Kenya as a refugee where he grew up with his great aunt and relatives. He completed both his primary and secondary education in Kenya, after which he emerged as the best male student in his district, during the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) national examinations. This performance won him a spot in the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), where he joined the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) in Nairobi, Kenya. 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Using Our Voices, Shaping the World.\n\nThe Baobab Summit is a gathering of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, where our Scholars, Alumni and partners come together to connect, co-create, share, learn and reflect.\n\nThe 2023 Virtual Baobab Summit has been thoughtfully designed based on the desires and aspirations of our Scholars and Alumni. This year's theme, \"Here. Now. Using Our Voices, Shaping the World,\" was co-created by the Scholars themselves. It celebrates the power of individual and collective action in making a positive impact. This Summit aims to provide a platform that resonates with their unique journeys, offering them the chance to engage with topics and sessions of profound importance to them.\n\n\n\n\nThis year's virtual summit is by invite only but we encourage you to join the ongoing conversation on social media with #Boabab2023. In addition, we will be posting highlights of the conversations here. Watch this space!\n\nEvent 1: Here. Now: The Art of Courage\n\nThe 2023 Baobab Summit kicked-off with Here. Now: The Art of Courage. Hosted by Rosine Mukabagorora, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program Alumna, the virtual session opened with the awe-inspiring poem \"The World Through My Imperfectly Perfect Vision\" written and performed by Roza Abrham Abate, the brilliant winner of the \"Speak Your Mind\" competition. Roza's words were not merely poetry; they were a resounding call to action. Roza painted a vivid picture of a world brimming with love, justice, and equality. She reminded us that we hold the power to create positive change, and to be the architects of the world we envision.\n\nNext, Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, delivered a moving keynote address. With eloquence and wisdom, she illuminated the profound significance of courage. Reeta acknowledged the turbulent world we inhabit today, marked by stark disparities, imbalances of power, climate challenges, and conflicts. In the face of such daunting issues, she asked the fundamental question: Where does courage originate, and how can we summon it? Reeta's perspective was enlightening, emphasizing that courage isn't the absence of fear; it's the acknowledgement of its presence. Drawing from American Professor and Author Brené Brown's wisdom, she traced courage's roots to its Latin origins, meaning \"core\" or \"heart.\" In essence, courage is about telling the story of your heart, of who you indeed are.\n\nFollowing Reeta's keynote was the exciting Ask-Me-Anything session with Reeta Roy. We opened up the conversation to our Scholars and Alumni to ask Reeta about her journey. She delved into the essence of purpose, kindness, and courage, offering impactful insights:\n\n· Discovering Your Purpose: Reeta emphasized the importance of discovering one's purpose, an odyssey often commencing with self-discovery. \"Your purpose,\" she explained, \"is the essence of your being, distilled into a simple yet profound calling.\" It's about having the courage to embrace your dreams, regardless of how audacious they may seem.\n\n· The Gift of Service: Reeta highlighted that everyone possesses a unique gift. As good human beings, our responsibility is to share that gift and be of service to others. \"Being kind,\" she noted, \"is the mark of greatness, transcending status or position.\" Acts of kindness, big or small, are instrumental in making the world a better place.\n\n· Overcoming Fear and Taking the First Step: Reeta shared her personal experiences and urged us not to be afraid. She encouraged us to have faith in ourselves and our abilities, to focus on what we love and what we are good at, rather than dwelling on limitations or potential obstacles. The key, she said, is to take the first step, breaking down overwhelming challenges into manageable tasks.\n\n· Courage vs. Confidence: Exploring the difference between courage and confidence, Reeta delved into the heart of the matter. She explained that courage often involves acknowledging fear and addressing its root causes. It's about understanding why you lack confidence in a particular situation and taking steps to build that confidence by seeking help, resources, and solutions.\n\n· Leadership and Diversity: Reeta celebrated the diversity of thought within organizations, emphasizing the importance of listening. Diverse perspectives are invaluable for expanding ideas and making informed decisions. 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The application process and decision-making are managed by our partners. If you are interested in becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, please apply through one of the partner universities. \n\nEach partner institution offers different programs and has their own timelines for admission, fees, and application guidelines. We recommend that you research the program of your choice and contact the relevant institution for more information." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provide support for master’s degrees and PhD/doctoral students?", "answer": "Yes and no. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships at the secondary, undergraduate, and master’s levels. However, scholarships are not currently available to PhD candidates. " }, { "question": "Where are the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program’s partner institutions located?", "answer": "Our partner institutions are primarily in Africa, but we also have partners in North and Central America, Europe, and the Middle East." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation offer financial support for students outside of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation does not provide sponsorship or financial support to candidates who are not awarded scholarships through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What does the scholarship cover?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides financial, psychosocial, and academic support to Mastercard Foundation Scholars. 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For institutions that require application fees as part of the admissions process, the fees will be reimbursed if the candidate is selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What support is available for applicants who cannot afford the admission fees?", "answer": "Admission fees are required by many of our implementing partners as part of the application process. North American universities require TOEFL and/or SAT scores as part of the application process for international candidates. Understandably, these costs can be a barrier for many potential Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Although we are unable to influence these admission requirements, we have found the following options to be helpful to some applicants:\n\n– In some cases, universities may be able to assist with the completion of tests. For applicants confident that they can fulfill the requirements of the SAT and TOEFL, they should ask their counsellor or principal for a letter of support or similar documentation that expresses their confidence in the candidate’s academic achievements. These letters of support, along with the candidate’s story, should be shared with the admissions office at the university to which they are applying.\n– Some candidates have also found support to cover the costs of the SAT or TOEFL through Education USA.\n– We have partnered with Africa-based universities that offer undergraduate or graduate programs and do not require SAT or TOEFL scores." }, { "question": "Can multiple applications be considered simultaneously for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "Each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program manages its own application process. Thus, candidates can apply to as many universities as they wish. 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The application process and decision-making are managed by our partners. If you are interested in becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, please apply through one of the partner universities. \n\nEach partner institution offers different programs and has their own timelines for admission, fees, and application guidelines. We recommend that you research the program of your choice and contact the relevant institution for more information." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provide support for master’s degrees and PhD/doctoral students?", "answer": "Yes and no. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships at the secondary, undergraduate, and master’s levels. However, scholarships are not currently available to PhD candidates. 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Please check the Program website of the partner institution(s) of your choice for the specific deadline." }, { "question": "How can applicants learn more about the status of their application?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is implemented through our partner universities and NGOs that serve young people from underrepresented backgrounds. The application process and decision-making are managed by each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. We recommend that applicants research the application guidelines or contact the institution of their choice directly for more information." }, { "question": "How much does the application fee cost?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is managed individually by our partners, who set their own admission fees. Please read through the application guidelines and/or contact the partner institution(s) of your choice for more information. For institutions that require application fees as part of the admissions process, the fees will be reimbursed if the candidate is selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What support is available for applicants who cannot afford the admission fees?", "answer": "Admission fees are required by many of our implementing partners as part of the application process. North American universities require TOEFL and/or SAT scores as part of the application process for international candidates. Understandably, these costs can be a barrier for many potential Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Although we are unable to influence these admission requirements, we have found the following options to be helpful to some applicants:\n\n– In some cases, universities may be able to assist with the completion of tests. For applicants confident that they can fulfill the requirements of the SAT and TOEFL, they should ask their counsellor or principal for a letter of support or similar documentation that expresses their confidence in the candidate’s academic achievements. These letters of support, along with the candidate’s story, should be shared with the admissions office at the university to which they are applying.\n– Some candidates have also found support to cover the costs of the SAT or TOEFL through Education USA.\n– We have partnered with Africa-based universities that offer undergraduate or graduate programs and do not require SAT or TOEFL scores." }, { "question": "Can multiple applications be considered simultaneously for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "Each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program manages its own application process. Thus, candidates can apply to as many universities as they wish. 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Now. Using Our Voices, Shaping the World.\n\nThe Baobab Summit is a gathering of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, where our Scholars, Alumni and partners come together to connect, co-create, share, learn and reflect.\n\nThe 2023 Virtual Baobab Summit has been thoughtfully designed based on the desires and aspirations of our Scholars and Alumni. This year's theme, \"Here. Now. Using Our Voices, Shaping the World,\" was co-created by the Scholars themselves. It celebrates the power of individual and collective action in making a positive impact. This Summit aims to provide a platform that resonates with their unique journeys, offering them the chance to engage with topics and sessions of profound importance to them.\n\n\n\n\nThis year's virtual summit is by invite only but we encourage you to join the ongoing conversation on social media with #Boabab2023. In addition, we will be posting highlights of the conversations here. Watch this space!\n\nEvent 1: Here. Now: The Art of Courage\n\nThe 2023 Baobab Summit kicked-off with Here. Now: The Art of Courage. Hosted by Rosine Mukabagorora, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program Alumna, the virtual session opened with the awe-inspiring poem \"The World Through My Imperfectly Perfect Vision\" written and performed by Roza Abrham Abate, the brilliant winner of the \"Speak Your Mind\" competition. Roza's words were not merely poetry; they were a resounding call to action. Roza painted a vivid picture of a world brimming with love, justice, and equality. She reminded us that we hold the power to create positive change, and to be the architects of the world we envision.\n\nNext, Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, delivered a moving keynote address. With eloquence and wisdom, she illuminated the profound significance of courage. Reeta acknowledged the turbulent world we inhabit today, marked by stark disparities, imbalances of power, climate challenges, and conflicts. In the face of such daunting issues, she asked the fundamental question: Where does courage originate, and how can we summon it? Reeta's perspective was enlightening, emphasizing that courage isn't the absence of fear; it's the acknowledgement of its presence. Drawing from American Professor and Author Brené Brown's wisdom, she traced courage's roots to its Latin origins, meaning \"core\" or \"heart.\" In essence, courage is about telling the story of your heart, of who you indeed are.\n\nFollowing Reeta's keynote was the exciting Ask-Me-Anything session with Reeta Roy. We opened up the conversation to our Scholars and Alumni to ask Reeta about her journey. She delved into the essence of purpose, kindness, and courage, offering impactful insights:\n\n· Discovering Your Purpose: Reeta emphasized the importance of discovering one's purpose, an odyssey often commencing with self-discovery. \"Your purpose,\" she explained, \"is the essence of your being, distilled into a simple yet profound calling.\" It's about having the courage to embrace your dreams, regardless of how audacious they may seem.\n\n· The Gift of Service: Reeta highlighted that everyone possesses a unique gift. As good human beings, our responsibility is to share that gift and be of service to others. \"Being kind,\" she noted, \"is the mark of greatness, transcending status or position.\" Acts of kindness, big or small, are instrumental in making the world a better place.\n\n· Overcoming Fear and Taking the First Step: Reeta shared her personal experiences and urged us not to be afraid. She encouraged us to have faith in ourselves and our abilities, to focus on what we love and what we are good at, rather than dwelling on limitations or potential obstacles. The key, she said, is to take the first step, breaking down overwhelming challenges into manageable tasks.\n\n· Courage vs. Confidence: Exploring the difference between courage and confidence, Reeta delved into the heart of the matter. She explained that courage often involves acknowledging fear and addressing its root causes. It's about understanding why you lack confidence in a particular situation and taking steps to build that confidence by seeking help, resources, and solutions.\n\n· Leadership and Diversity: Reeta celebrated the diversity of thought within organizations, emphasizing the importance of listening. Diverse perspectives are invaluable for expanding ideas and making informed decisions. Listening, debate, and discussion are essential in reaching collective goals aligned with an organization's mission. Trust, she noted, is the foundation of leadership—a prerequisite for effective collaboration.\n\n· The Joy of Impact: Lastly, Reeta expressed profound joy and gratitude, knowing that her work and her team's efforts have helped young Africans get one step closer to their dreams. She emphasized that true heroes are those actively pursuing their dreams and making them a reality. 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The application process and decision-making are managed by our partners. If you are interested in becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, please apply through one of the partner universities. \n\nEach partner institution offers different programs and has their own timelines for admission, fees, and application guidelines. We recommend that you research the program of your choice and contact the relevant institution for more information." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provide support for master’s degrees and PhD/doctoral students?", "answer": "Yes and no. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships at the secondary, undergraduate, and master’s levels. However, scholarships are not currently available to PhD candidates. " }, { "question": "Where are the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program’s partner institutions located?", "answer": "Our partner institutions are primarily in Africa, but we also have partners in North and Central America, Europe, and the Middle East." }, { "question": "Does the Mastercard Foundation offer financial support for students outside of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation does not provide sponsorship or financial support to candidates who are not awarded scholarships through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What does the scholarship cover?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides financial, psychosocial, and academic support to Mastercard Foundation Scholars. 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Please check the Program website of the partner institution(s) of your choice for the specific deadline." }, { "question": "How can applicants learn more about the status of their application?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is implemented through our partner universities and NGOs that serve young people from underrepresented backgrounds. The application process and decision-making are managed by each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. We recommend that applicants research the application guidelines or contact the institution of their choice directly for more information." }, { "question": "How much does the application fee cost?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is managed individually by our partners, who set their own admission fees. Please read through the application guidelines and/or contact the partner institution(s) of your choice for more information. For institutions that require application fees as part of the admissions process, the fees will be reimbursed if the candidate is selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "What support is available for applicants who cannot afford the admission fees?", "answer": "Admission fees are required by many of our implementing partners as part of the application process. North American universities require TOEFL and/or SAT scores as part of the application process for international candidates. Understandably, these costs can be a barrier for many potential Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Although we are unable to influence these admission requirements, we have found the following options to be helpful to some applicants:\n\n– In some cases, universities may be able to assist with the completion of tests. For applicants confident that they can fulfill the requirements of the SAT and TOEFL, they should ask their counsellor or principal for a letter of support or similar documentation that expresses their confidence in the candidate’s academic achievements. These letters of support, along with the candidate’s story, should be shared with the admissions office at the university to which they are applying.\n– Some candidates have also found support to cover the costs of the SAT or TOEFL through Education USA.\n– We have partnered with Africa-based universities that offer undergraduate or graduate programs and do not require SAT or TOEFL scores." }, { "question": "Can multiple applications be considered simultaneously for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "Each partner university in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program manages its own application process. Thus, candidates can apply to as many universities as they wish. However, we remind applicants that while there is no limit to the number of universities you can apply to, it is important to note that it takes a great deal of effort to complete an application submission package, and application fees may also be required." }, { "question": "Does acceptance to a partner university guarantee a scholarship?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is highly competitive. Gaining admission to a partner institution does not guarantee selection for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program." }, { "question": "How can organizations partner with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?", "answer": "The Mastercard Foundation partners with institutions whose vision and work are aligned with our goals, mission, vision, and Young Africa Works strategy. At this time, the Foundation is unable to accept unsolicited proposals. Currently, our team is focused on expanding the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to more universities in Africa. 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