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Where We Work

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

We are currently working with over 500 partners in more than 30 countries.

Our focus on enabling 30 million African youth to access dignified and fulfilling work and 100,000 Indigenous youth in Canada to transition to meaningful livelihoods has expanded our work globally.

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people to pursue higher education and cultivate their leadership potential.

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What We Do

The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified, meaningful, and fulfilling work.

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About the Mastercard Foundation

We believe youth employment is key to unlocking prosperity. Accelerating economic growth through inclusive interventions that drive productivity, innovation, and exports is critical.

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Program Development Guide

This document provides insight on the Mastercard Foundation’s Program Development process. It offers a comprehensive overview of our operating model and details how we co-create with partners.

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Global Office Locations

  • Canada Office

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Ethiopia Office

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Ghana Office

    Accra, Ghana

  • Kenya Office

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Nigeria Office

    Lagos, Nigeria

  • Rwanda Office

    Kigali, Rwanda

  • Senegal Office (covering the WAEMU region)

    Dakar, Senegal

  • Uganda Office

    Kampala, Uganda

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