Baobab Summit 2022
A Decade of Impact
The 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.
This year, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program marks its decennial at the Baobab Summit: Scholars@10 Edition, in celebration of a Decade of Transformative Impact and Learning. As our first in-person convening in more than two years, we are excited to reconnect.
Watch highlights of the Summit here
Watch the live events
Opening Ceremony of the Baobab Summit 2022
Watch the Opening Ceremony, which includes the special tradition of the Flag Ceremony, where Scholars and universities represent their countries of origin. Learn about the future of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and the needs of the global marketplace through discussions with Scholars and guest panelists.
Welcome Remarks with Zein Abdalla, Chairman of the Mastercard Foundation Board of Directors
Flag Ceremony: witness the energized procession of flags representing the countries our Scholars are from.
Reflective Moments with
• Bior Ajak, McGill University, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, South Sudan
• Lynda Alvarado Cruz, EARTH University, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Honduras
Where We Started – Join our Inaugural Partners in a discussion about the beginnings of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Speakers:
• Reeta Roy, President and CEO, Mastercard Foundation
• Ann Cotton, Founder and Trustee, CAMFED
• Iman Nuwayhid, Professor & Former Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut
• Patrick Awuah, Founder & President, Ashesi University
• José Zaglul, Former President, EARTH University
• James Mwangi, Executive Chairman, Equity Group Foundation
• Chris Bradford, Co-Founder, African Leadership Academy
• Fred Swaniker, Founder, African Leadership Group
Moderator, Julie Gichuru, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Mastercard Foundation
A Bold & Audacious Future – Phil Cotton, Director, Human Capital Development at the Mastercard Foundation, speaks about the future of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Reflection with Marion Apio, Makarere University, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Co-Founder, Girls Alive, Uganda
Performance by Nkosinathi Mzembe, Ashesi University, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Zambia
For Us, By Us
Hear first-hand from Scholars how the Scholars Program has impacted them and their communities. What are the highlights and the lessons from their journeys? What is the legacy they want to leave in their communities? How do they want to influence others?
Key stakeholders from the private sector, government and the entrepreneurship ecosystem join Scholars to discuss the support and skills needed for young people to successfully transition into the workforce and thrive in various fields.
My Personal Experience and Beyond. Experience from Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni
• Hon. Eng. Patricie Uwase, UC Berkeley Alumni, Rwanda, Minister of Infrastructure in Rwanda
• Michael Samakayi, University of Toronto Alumni, Zambia, Coordinator, Canadian Hearing Services
• Fanny Gaisie, CAMFED Alumni, Ghana, Western Regional Program Coordinator, CAMFED
• Amena Hussein, American University of Beirut Alumni, Lebanon
Panel Discussion with Mastercard Foundation Scholars and Alumni
• Teni Agana, Ashesi University Alumni, Ghana, Founder Loozelee
• Sampson Nwachukwu, University of Cape Town Alumni, Nigeria
• Nicolas Ssebirumbi, Makerere University Alumni, Uganda
• Lisa Canto, EARTH Alumni, Belize
• Juliet Mashiri, African Leadership College, Zimbabwe, Current Scholar
Moderated by Pauline Gangla, Head Eastern and Southern Africa Partner Network Programs, Mastercard Foundation.
Transitioning to the Workforce, Employability & Driving Economic Prosperity
• Fred Swaniker, Founder, African Leadership Group
• Hilina Legesse, Country Manager, EthioJobs
• Allen Kendunga, Founder & CEO, Talent Match
• Kofi Dadzie, Founder & Former CEO, Rancard
Moderated by Rosy Fynn, Country Head, Ghana, Mastercard Foundation.
