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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.

Brenda Mumwesigye smiling and standing with her arms crossed in front of her torso and wearing a mustard yellow button up shirt with a tie collar
Brenda Mumwesigye

Igniting a Hopeful Light Through Secondary Education

Education and Transitions

Igniting a Hopeful Light Through Secondary Education
Joseph Lokudu Charles in a dark blue coverall
Joseph Lokudu Charles

Joseph is a Mentor of Farmers in Kalobeyei

Agriculture South Sudan

Joseph is a Mentor of Farmers in Kalobeyei

South Sudan
Vanessa Ishimwe wearing a black blazer and shirt
Vanessa Ishimwe

Building Pathways for Refugee Women and Girls

Refugees and Displaced Persons Kenya

Building Pathways for Refugee Women and Girls

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
Yasin Hassen Mohamud - INOKOMOKO 2025
Yasin Hassen Mohamud

He Opened the First Gym in Ethiopia’s Kebribeyah Camp, Offering a Space Away From Drugs

Refugees and Displaced Persons Ethiopia

He Opened the First Gym in Ethiopia’s Kebribeyah Camp, Offering a Space Away From Drugs

Ethiopia
Martha standing in her graphic design and printing shop in Kakuma, Kenya
Martha

From Side Hustle to Full-Time Thriving Business: Martha’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Refugees and Displaced Persons Kenya

From Side Hustle to Full-Time Thriving Business: Martha’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Kenya
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
Roza Abrham in cap and gown holding her class of 2024 University of Gondor diploma
Roza Abrham

Roza Abrham’s Visual Impairment Inspires Others to - See Possibility Beyond Sight

Disability Inclusion Ethiopia

Roza Abrham’s Visual Impairment Inspires Others to - See Possibility Beyond Sight

Ethiopia
Indigenous-led Education

Transforming Post-Secondary Education

Education and Transitions Canada

Transforming Post-Secondary Education

Canada
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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