Impact Stories | Mastercard Foundation

Rachael Lawrence looking to camera — Know What You Want and Go for It
Nigeria

Primerose Katena smiling into camera in a Tendo t-shirt — Building Africa’s Largest Social Commerce Platform, Mastercard Foundation Alumnus, Primerose Katena, shares her journey
Ghana

John Bok Chol standing in a smart dark grey suit, standing in front of a large bookshelf. — Motivated By Contributing to Health Equity and Systems Strengthening
Kenya

Akpene Diata giving a talk on stage — Knowing Yourself Is the Beginning of Learning
Ghana

Irene Nimbona wearing a blue t-shirt with a white collar — Irene is a Horticulture Specialist
Kenya

Lilian Amponsaa Boateng wearing a black graduation gown sitting on a wooden bench outdoors — Lilian Amponsaa Boateng's Educational Journey
Ghana

Transforming Post-Secondary Education
Canada

James Esinyen standing in a farm field in a white t-shirt and jeans. — James is a Vegetable Production Specialist
Uganda

Melissa Moyo working on her plants outdoors — How to Revolutionize Food Production: Melissa Haringwi Moyo is Using Science to Transform Her Community
Costa Rica

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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Jemila Abdulai

Engineering Dignity: How Jemila Abdulai Is Making Prosthetics More Accessible in Africa
Ghana, South Africa
Kuol Maper Alier

From Kakuma Refugee Camp to the World Health Organization: Kuol Maper Alier’s Journey of Resilience and Global Health Innovation
South Sudan, Kenya
Faith Musyoki

From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Faith’s Journey in Tech
Kenya
Ibukunoluwa Omotola

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

Disability Inclusion Advocate Gashaw Tesfaw Redefines Education and Leadership in Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Betty Mwende

The Unstoppable Rise of a Kenyan Coding Prodigy: Betty Mwende's Mission to Bridge the Digital Divide
Kenya

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