# Mastercard Foundation

> The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.

## What We Do

- [What We Do](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we-do/): The Mastercard Foundation is driven by a belief that all people should have an equal chance to succeed. Young people are at the centre of our work, and their insight and aspirations guide us.
- [Our Strategy](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we-do/our-strategy/): The Mastercard Foundation's Young Africa Works strategy builds on our experience in financial inclusion and education, using youth employment in Africa as an indicator of our progress.
- [Programs](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we-do/our-programs/): We are currently working across Africa and Canada with more than 245 partners. Through scholarships and innovative training delivery models, we are increasing access to education and skills training.
- [Focus Areas](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we-do/focus-areas/): The Mastercard Foundation's Focus areas reflect the critical need to accelerate economic growth through inclusive interventions that drive productivity, innovation, and exports.
- [Impact Stories](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we-do/impact-stories/): At the Mastercard Foundation 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.

## Where We Work

- [Where We Work](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/where-we-work/): The Mastercard Foundation is currently working in 29 countries across Africa on initiatives that increase access to education, financial services, and skills training.
- [Canada](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/where-we-work/canada/): The EleV Program is the Mastercard Foundation initiative in Canada. EleV partners with Indigenous organizations and groups working alongside Indigenous communities to transform education and employment systems based on the vision and values of Indigenous youth.
- [Ethiopia](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/where-we-work/ethiopia/)
- [Ghana](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/where-we-work/ghana/)
- [Kenya](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/where-we-work/kenya/): Young Africa Works in Kenya will enable enterprise development for micro, small, & medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), unleash the potential of the agribusiness, digital, & green economy sectors, & leverage a skilled workforce to take advantage of emerging opportunities
- [Nigeria](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/where-we-work/nigeria/): The vision of the Young Africa Works strategy in Nigeria is for the country to have built on its vibrant, entrepreneurial culture to create economic opportunities for young people in Nigeria by 2030.
- [Rwanda](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/where-we-work/rwanda/)
- [Uganda](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/where-we-work/uganda/): In 2019, the Foundation launched the Young Africa Works strategy in Uganda to enable 4.3 million young people between the age of 18 -35 to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.
- [WAEMU](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/where-we-work/waemu/): Addressing the challenge of employment is a driver for the socio-economic development of the WAEMU region. Our strategy aims to address this challenge by driving transformation in the agriculture value chain through an innovative approach.

## About Us

- [About Us](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/about-us/): The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified
- [Board of Directors](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/about-us/board-of-directors/): The Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. It is an independent organization, separate from the company, and its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation's Board
- [Our Leadership Team](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/about-us/our-leadership-team/): Meet the Leadership team at the Mastercard Foundation.
- [Foundation History](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/about-us/foundation-history/)
- [Office Locations](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/about-us/office-locations/): Find a Mastercard Foundation location closest to you.
- [Financials](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/our-financials/): View the Mastercard Foundation's financial reports and executive salaries.
- [Contact Us](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/contact/)

## Our Research

- [Our Research](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/our-research/)

## Optional

- [Careers](https://mastercardfdn.org/en/careers-at-the-mastercard-foundation/): The Mastercard Foundation has bold goals and it is imperative that it has the people and talent to achieve them.
- [Site en français (French site)](https://mastercardfdn.org/fr/)