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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.

Salami Afizlai Omowumi standing in a black tshirt with a Mastercard Foundation logo and black slacks
Salami Afizlai Omowumi

The Unstoppable Rise of a Resilient Engineer - Salami Afizlai Omowumi’s Mission to Build a Future Without Limits

Disability Inclusion Nigeria

The Unstoppable Rise of a Resilient Engineer - Salami Afizlai Omowumi’s Mission to Build a Future Without Limits

Nigeria
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
Melissa Moyo working on her plants outdoors
Melissa Haringwi Moyo

How to Revolutionize Food Production: Melissa Haringwi Moyo is Using Science to Transform Her Community

Agriculture Costa Rica

How to Revolutionize Food Production: Melissa Haringwi Moyo is Using Science to Transform Her Community

Costa Rica
Betty Mwende standing wearing a patterned blazer and white t shirt.
Betty Mwende

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

Disability Inclusion Kenya

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

Kenya
Naomi Eyeanae standing outdoors in a dark blue farming coverall
Naomi Eyeanae

Naomi a Poultry Farmer and Director of Kimmel Model Farm

Agriculture Kenya

Naomi a Poultry Farmer and Director of Kimmel Model Farm

Kenya
Esau Higenyi smiling in a beige and blue plaid shirt
Esau Higenyi

A Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH University Seeking Solutions for his Community

Agriculture Costa Rica, Uganda

A Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH University Seeking Solutions for his Community

Costa Rica, Uganda
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
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
Faith Musyoki in cap and gown at graduation.
Faith Musyoki

From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Faith’s Journey in Tech

Disability Inclusion Kenya

From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Faith’s Journey in Tech

Kenya
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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