Unlocking the potential of diverse young people on the continent and equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and mindsets to succeed in the workforce.

The Mastercard Foundation Education and Transitions platform works to ensure that young people across Africa have access to quality and relevant education and skills to transition into dignified and fulfilling work.

Programs within this focus area include the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, and the Leaders in Teaching initiative.

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Educating Girls Generates Economic Transformation in Africa

Africa’s young, large workforce presents an unprecedented opportunity to generate economic transformation. But it hinges on a critical factor: harnessing the full energy and talents of young women and girls across Africa.

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