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Stories of Impact

We listen to the young people we serve and work to amplify their voices. Their ideas, ambitions, and experiences are the inspiration for what we do. Here are their stories.

Selphine Akiru standing in a field wearing dark blue coveralls
Selphine Akiru

Selphine a Maize Seed Production Specialist

Agriculture Kenya

Selphine a Maize Seed Production Specialist

Kenya
Hamdi Mohamed smiling in a smart dark grey suit jacket and white button up collared shirt.
Hamdi Mohamed

A Focus on Girl's Education

Refugees and Displaced Persons Kenya

A Focus on Girl's Education

Kenya
Doreck Ankunda's headshot wearing a light yellow button up blouse
Doreck Ankunda

Doreck Ankunda on Disability Inclusion and Finding Your Voice When the World Doesn’t Want to Listen

Disability Inclusion Uganda

Doreck Ankunda on Disability Inclusion and Finding Your Voice When the World Doesn’t Want to Listen

Uganda
Sekina Hassen, standing outdoors in front of some street artwork, wearing a striking teal shirt and head covering, supported by partner Inkomoko 2026
Sekina Hassen

More Than Bread: Sekina’s Bakery in Bambasi

Refugees and Displaced Persons South Sudan, Ethiopia

More Than Bread: Sekina’s Bakery in Bambasi

South Sudan, Ethiopia
Ibukunoluwa Omotola standing in graduation cap and sash with an orange dress underneath.
Ibukunoluwa Omotola

Ibukunoluwa Omotola - Turning Barriers Into Bridges for Young People with Disabilities

Disability Inclusion Nigeria

Ibukunoluwa Omotola - Turning Barriers Into Bridges for Young People with Disabilities

Nigeria
Rachael Lawrence looking to camera
Rachael Lawrence

Know What You Want and Go for It

Education and Transitions Nigeria

Know What You Want and Go for It

Nigeria
Fola Kortee, Impact and Evaluation Coordinator - Canadian Roots Exchange
Creating Opportunities for Indigenous Youth

Transition to Work and Meaningful Livelihoods

Education and Transitions Canada

Transition to Work and Meaningful Livelihoods

Canada
Jean Pierre in a smart blue suit and sunglasses
Jean Pierre Imanirumva

Happiness for a Lifetime Comes from Helping People

Education and Transitions Rwanda

Happiness for a Lifetime Comes from Helping People

Rwanda
James Esinyen standing in a farm field in a white t-shirt and jeans.
James Esinyen

James is a Vegetable Production Specialist

Agriculture Uganda

James is a Vegetable Production Specialist

Uganda
Stanford Convening 2015 – Aura Bolaños.

Stories of Impact

Young people's ideas, ambitions, and experiences inspire what we do. Explore their incredible stories.

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A group of students.

Akoben: Stories of Impact. Tales of Courage.

These are the stories of Mastercard Foundation Program Scholars and Alumni. Told through their voices and experiences, they speak to the transformative power of education for learners, their communities, and the world.

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A nurse crouched beside a man outdoors.

Saving Lives and Livelihoods: Everyone Has a Story

Watch three inspirational stories of front-line workers who helped shift the vaccine stigma during the pandemic.

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Impact Stories

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Meet the inspiring young people leading transformative change in their communities.

Young Indigenous Change-makers

Sentillia Bubb

Building bridges of understanding between cultures

Canada
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Paths to a Good Life

Canada
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