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    • Left to right, Rodwell Mangisi, Digital Economy Director, Mastercard Foundation; Adrian Bukenya, Country Director, Uganda Programs, Mastercard Foundation; David Rurangirwa, Acting Country Director, Rwanda Programs; Suraj Shah, Head Strategic Partnerships and Thought Leadership, Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Mastercard Foundation; Tina Muparadzi Executive Director, Education and Transitions, Mastercard Foundation; Dr. Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Peter Materu Chief Program Officer, Mastercard Foundation; Rosy Fynn, Country Director, Nigeria Programs; Joseph Nsengimana, Director, Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Mastercard Foundation; Samuel Yalew Adela, Country Director, Ethiopia Programs; Rica Rwigamba, Country Director, Ghana Programs; John Seel Muraguri, Director, Country Program Communications, Mastercard Foundation
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Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference in Abuja Ends with 10 Recommendations for Delivering the Future of Learning in Africa

Participants reached a consensus that integrating technology into learning systems in Africa is now a necessity, not a luxury

About 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries in Africa and beyond came together from July 8 to 10 at the inaugural Mastercard Foundation (https://MastercardFdn.org/) EdTech Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss education technology for resilient and inclusive learning in Africa. Participants reached a consensus that integrating technology into learning systems…

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    • Young and Unstoppable: Incredible Africans Redefining Africa's Global Influence and Potential
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    • From left, Areej Noor, Founder and CEO, Statement, Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, Special Envoy on Youth to African Union Chairperson and Cabinet, Deniece Laurent-Mantey, Special Advisor of U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Implementation, U.S. Department of State, and CNN Correspondent Stephanie Busari participate in the Mastercard Foundation Incredible Africans session at the Unstoppable Africa Summit during the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in New York. The session celebrated young African women trailblazers shattering conventions and challenging preconceived notions of Africa and its impact on the global stage. (Jason DeCrow/AP Images for Mastercard Foundation)
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Young and Unstoppable: Incredible Africans Redefining Africa's Global Influence and Potential

During the Unstoppable Africa Summit, a remarkable group of young African women trailblazers defied conventions and unveiled a powerful narrative that reimagines perceptions of Africa's global influence

Amidst the vibrant mosaic of Africa's rising stars, an inspirational tapestry of narratives unfolds, challenging stereotypes and illuminating our continent's limitless potential. On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly last week, during the Unstoppable Africa Summit, a remarkable group of young African women trailblazers defied conventions and unveiled…

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Global Afropop star Yemi Alade urges vaccination in Africa

In addition to the video released today, Yemi is releasing a campaign Unity Anthem on March 9, 2022

Today, global Afropop star Yemi Alade was appointed Global Ambassador for It’s Up to Us— a pan African campaign driven by the Africa CDC and Mastercard Foundation (www.MastercardFdn.org). The campaign encourages Africans to unite and get vaccinated against COVID-19. The announcement was marked by the release of a campaign video…

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    • Mastercard Foundation: One Business at a Time: Building Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic
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Mastercard Foundation: One Business at a Time: Building Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic

Mastercard Foundation launched the COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Programme (CRRP) to help micro- small- medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to respond to and withstand the impact of pandemic

When the first case of  COVID-19 was detected in Kenya in March 2020, it marked the beginning of a long journey of business uncertainty, disruption and great anxiety for entrepreneurs of all categories. It was especially hard for micro-enterprises and other small businesses, which traditionally do not have cash reserves…

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Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC’s Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative delivers first tranche of over 15 million vaccines

Through Saving Lives and Livelihoods, the Mastercard Foundation is purchasing vaccines for more than 65 million people

The Mastercard Foundation (www.MastercardFdn.org) and Africa CDC jointly announced that 15.2 million vaccines purchased under the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative are currently being distributed across Africa. Through Saving Lives and Livelihoods, the Mastercard Foundation is purchasing vaccines for more than 65 million people. This is the first tranche of…

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Mastercard Foundation to deploy $1.3 billion in partnership with Africa CDC to save lives and livelihoods

The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative will acquire vaccines for at least 50 million people

The Mastercard Foundation (www.MastercardFdn.org) has announced that it will deploy $1.3 billion over the next three years in partnership with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to save the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Africa and hasten the economic recovery of the continent. The…

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The MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity Launches New Funding Opportunity for Financial Services Providers to Improve the Lives of Poor People in Rural Africa

Nearly US$ 3 million also committed to winners of the Fund’s Innovation Competition 2016

The MasterCard Foundation (www.MasterCardFdn.org) Fund for Rural Prosperity (FRP) (www.FRP.org) today launched a new competition to find and support providers of innovative and scalable financial products and services that improve the lives of poor people in rural areas of Africa.  The 2017 competition will follow a ‘rolling’ format. It will…

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Ideas Matter Research Fellowships for West African Scholars

A new fellowship which supports the research of young academics in the region focusing on women, technology and entrepreneurship

The West African Research Association (WARA) (www.BU.edu/wara) and The MasterCard Foundation (www.MasterCardFdn.org) are pleased to announce the recipients of the Ideas Matter Fellowship Program; a new fellowship which supports the research of young academics in the region focusing on women, technology and entrepreneurship. The USD$4,000 grants will allow recipients to…