MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is developing Africa's next generation of leaders using education as the catalyst for social and economic change... We work with education institutions, NGOs, and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars community to create the conditions that will enable young people to attain inclusive and relevant education, transition smoothly into dignified and fulfilling work, and lead transformative lives... Our Young Africa Works strategy sets out an ambitious goal for the next decade: by 2030, our work will enable 30 million young people in Africa, especially young women, to secure employment they see as dignified and fulfilling. Using youth employment as a key measure of socio-economic progress, we aim to help millions of people to find a pathway out of poverty.

Also known as: Mastercard

Primary location: Toronto Canada