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Between 10 to 12 million African youth enter the workforce each year but only 3.1 million jobs are created, according to the @WorldBank. With the right supportive policies, #entrepreneurship can play a significant role in addressing Africa’s youth employment challenge.
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In honour of #WorldTeachersDay we asked teachers: Why do you teach? We captured their responses with #WhyITeach. We want to hear from teachers across #Rwanda and #Africa. Share your why below! #LeadersInTeaching: bit.ly/2IzRuDK
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What Baobab Summit 2019 themes represent what you’re trying to accomplish this year? #Baobab2019
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Courage: Reach my goals
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We are excited to announce the appointment of Sewit Ahderom as the new President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation.
Sewit embodies the Foundation's values and is committed to scaling its impact across Africa and Canada. Read more: ow.ly/Pz5Z50X3Xff
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Today is the first-ever International Day of Education. All young people, no matter their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to obtain a quality education and pursue their aspirations. Help us celebrate by sharing what education mean to you. #EducationDay
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"It is not the education that you have, it is the skills that you have that will take you through" - Shamim Kavuma shares her biggest lesson from secondary school in Kampala, Uganda #secondaryeducation
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Youth Ambassador, Joseph Opoku shares an insightful first-hand account of his experiences at secondary school in Ghana and how to harness the opportunity of Africa's rising youth demographic #secondaryeducation #africa #youthskills bit.ly/2XZRkQo
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Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the Youth Economic Forum for panel discussions on agri-business, entrepreneurship, innovation, and access to finance. Hear from young entrepreneurs & business leaders in Ghana who are driving transformational change. Register bit.ly/3p4aOjN
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What would the world look like if girls were encouraged to be dreamers, tinkerers, and inventors? Meet some inspiring #youngwomen who saw their future in #science and #technology and are paving the way for others. bit.ly/2UV1JHZ #WomenInScience @WomenScienceDay
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Over 10 million additional secondary school teachers will be needed by 2030 to meet demand for secondary education in #Africa and therefore investing in quality initial teacher training is critical for preparing young people for the future of work.
#secondaryeducation
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Bold, reformed curricula across Africa will go a long way to preparing young people for the impact that digitization and automation will have on every sector in the formal and informal labour markets. #secondaryeducation #youngafricaworks
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Mastercard Foundation Director, Kim Kerr speaks to Africa Outlook on the foundation's objective to address the growing problem of youth unemployment in Africa
Click to find out more on @AfricaOutlook africaoutlookmag.com/magazin…
#secondaryeducation #youngafricaworks
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Congratulations to Joseph Nsengimana on his appointment as Rwanda’s Minister of Education. Before his appointment, he served as our Director of the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning. We wish him the best in his next chapter of transforming education in Rwanda. #EdTech
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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative to develop the next generation of transformative leaders. Apply now! Please note: Our partners fully manage the recruitment and selection process.
Share with someone you know who is interested in applying.
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We’re proud to partner with @Alx_africa to provide world-class training for the next generation of young African tech professionals, preparing them to join the global workforce and drive innovations across the tech ecosystem.
An epic day in Nairobi and across the continent as we welcomed 30,000 young people into our tech training programs @alx_africa today..
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Today marks the 31st commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The Mastercard Foundation remembers the victims, stands in solidarity with the survivors and renews its commitment to fight genocide ideology. #Kwibuka31
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Hon. Eng. Patricie Uwase, Mastercard Foundation Scholar alum and Minister of State in Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure, has a message to Scholars: You CAN achieve your goals, even the big ones. Watch and learn more about the Scholars Program. bit.ly/2PHBqFX
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After 18 transformative years, Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, has announced her decision to transition from the Foundation. Thank you, Reeta, for positioning the Foundation to empower a new generation of young people. Read more: ow.ly/Y2q450USqWM
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"Together, we will strengthen the quality of skills training, support, and resources required to prepare young people for current and future work in Rwanda's tourism & hospitality sector." @kayizarica on the strategic partnership btw @MastercardFdn & @RDBrwanda for #HangaAhazaza
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Tech Hub Opportunity Alert 📢
Are you a Tech Hub based in Africa with demonstrated ability to incubate and accelerate startup companies?
The @MastercardFdn would like to partner with you to identify and scale high-potential African EdTech companies, focused on improving education across the continent.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/450TE8X
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Today, we announced the launch of Saving Lives and Livelihoods. A bold partnership w/@AfricaCDC that will acquire vaccines for 50M Africans, support the delivery of millions more, and lay the groundwork for vaccine manufacturing in #Africa. bit.ly/3ggVRoH
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For #worldyouthskillsday we asked partners in London, Kampala, and Addis Ababa to share their biggest lesson from secondary school. #secondaryeducation #youngafricaworks
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#ALX is reimagining #education to future-proof young learners and #tech professionals. Retweet if you’re as excited as we are about our partnership with @alx_africa.
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Our goal is to enable 30M young people in Africa to secure dignified & fulfilling employment. We are investing US $100M in Rwanda to support programs related to our strategy. How will we do it? bit.ly/2G8IQgR #YoungAfricaWorks #LeadersInTeaching #HangaAhazaza
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We’re doubling our commitment in Rwanda with another US$100 million for two new initiatives — #HangaAhazaza & #LeadersInTeaching. This is the beginning of our new strategy focused on youth employment. #YoungAfricaWorks bit.ly/2IJhnkn
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Calling #AfricanTechHubs
The Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT is seeking to partner with African tech hubs to identify and scale high-potential #EdTech companies focused on improving education.
Learn more and apply bit.ly/450TE8X
ALT Text: Request for expression of interest from African tech hubs. Apply now. Eligibility criteria: Any hub/accelerator based in Africa interested in partnering with the Mastercard Foundation to implement the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. Application deadline: August 27, 2023.
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We’re recruiting the next cohort of young graduates across Africa to be a part of our Graduate Internship Program.
Launch your career with the Mastercard Foundation and apply your knowledge and skills within a work setting.
Apply: bit.ly/2sK07od
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We are investing $10 million to empower 10,000 young African leaders. #YALI2014 nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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📣 Call for Submissions - Deadline: October 18, 2024
Are you an African-led organization experienced in youth-led dialogue design or youth engagement in the policy space? We're seeking a technical partner to support the rollout of our Young Africa Works Dialogue Series. Learn more: ow.ly/eNUi50TEbfj
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According to Moses Ngware - Head of Education and Youth Empowerment at the African Population and Health Research Center - one of the most valuable lessons he learnt from secondary school were the skills of investigation and curiosity #secondaryeducation #youngafricaworks
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"Africa’s path to prosperity will be defined by the quality of our schools and secondary school is the link that prepares young people to succeed in the workplace.” - H.E President @PaulKagame #SecondaryEdAfrica #SEAReport
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With a diverse set of economic and social issues vying for attention today, #Africa needs innovative #education and #research models to foster education and growth. How do we ensure Africa discovers, supports and develops the youth population? Read more: mastercardfdn.org/building-a…
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“Strong enough to endure the pain and kind enough to forgive your disgrace so how dare you confuse kindness for weakness?”
Read Bior’s gripping spoken word poem on this #WorldRefugeeDay bit.ly/2tb2kcR
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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative to develop the next generation of transformative leaders. Please note: Our partners fully manage the recruitment and selection process. Learn more here: ow.ly/Q8Aj50Uu3nl
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Do you know an agribusiness entrepreneur creating job opportunities for youth, young people with disabilities, or refugees? The Mastercard Foundation Agribusiness Challenge Fund is looking to help them scale up. Share this post and learn how to apply here: ow.ly/1PW850T4WvS
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Investing in inclusive and equitable education is the key to unlocking prosperity and sustainable development. We’re committed to working with leaders to transform education systems to ensure that young women and girls are not left behind. Read here >bit.ly/2F4ETIs
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Did you know? The urgent need for employment among African youth is clear - between 10 to 12 million youth enter the workforce each year but only 3.1 million jobs are created, according to the World Bank
#secondaryeducation #youngafricaworks
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We are launching #HangaAhazaza! This $50 million, five-year initiative will increase economic opportunities for young people & enhance access to financial services for small businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector in Rwanda. #YoungAfricaWorks mastercardfdn.org/strategy
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“Today as part of #YoungAfricaWorks I am pleased to announce that we will commit an additional $500 M to the sector, bringing our total to $1 bn. Our goal is simple. It’s to make the invisible visible.” – @reetaroymcf #AGRF2019 #GrowDigital
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We have kicked off our #HangaAhazaza #WorldTourismDay2019 event! Tourism and Hospitality: Your Workplace Destination. Learn more and watch the full video bit.ly/2maJVws #WTD2019
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On Nov. 8-9 industry professionals will convene at #SoFi2017 to focus on barriers to greater #FinancialInclusion mastercardfdnsymposium.org/
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.@Ubah_Alii, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar alum and @BBC100women most influential Women of 2020, joins us LIVE on August 17 to discuss the collective impact of the Scholars Program and how the community helped shape her career. #Scholars10 Register here: bit.ly/3Amk6wG
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"Today, we are excited to bring #YoungAfricaWorks to #Ethiopia. Over the next 10 years, Young Africa Works in Ethiopia will ensure 10 million young people access dignified and fulfilling work across the country."
-@reetaroymcf President and CEO, Mastercard Foundation
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📢 Call for applications!
Are you passionate about accelerating African-led research & innovation? We've partnered with @SciforAfrica and @PSIOxford to establish networks of research excellence in epidemic and pandemic sciences across Africa.
Learn more bit.ly/40KbmfI
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Only 1/3 of African youth complete secondary school, making a strong case for increased emphasis on indigenous knowledge, #STEM and digital skills to serve an ever-complex and changing economy.
#secondaryeducation #youngafricaworks
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.@ASG_Africa welcomed its first Master of Public Administration (MPA) class. The Program is the first-of-its-kind, offering a unique opportunity for students to learn from Africa's most prominent scholars, policymakers, and government leaders. Read more: ow.ly/LyKZ50X32Ms
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“We don’t see any difference between the opportunities for young women and young men in the #hospitality and #tourism sector.” A #Rwandan #YouthThinkTank respondent shared. Learn more about gender perceptions in the sector here: bit.ly/2CKAxHy #YTTHospitality
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.@ReetaRoymcf: Foundation will deploy $1.3B over the 3 yrs in partnership with @AfricaCDC to save lives/livelihoods of millions & hasten the economic recovery of the continent. #VaccinateAfrica #AfricasRecovery
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#Youngwomen play key roles in #Africa’s continued transformation, but gender inequality puts this at risk. We want to hear from you on this #IWD2019. Tell us how gender balance makes your community stronger.
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We’re pleased to announce our new partnership w/@Uni_Rwanda, as part of the Scholars Program. The partnership will enable #higherEd access for 1,200 young Africans with a focus on women pursuing STEM, refugees & displaced youth,& people w/disabilities. bit.ly/3tB0kst
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Do you know an agribusiness entrepreneur who is creating job opportunities for youth, young people with disabilities, or refugees? The Agribusiness Challenge Fund (@FRP_prosperity) is looking to help them scale up. Share this post and learn how to apply here: ow.ly/fuM950TWCpP
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According to the World Bank, Africa's working age population is expected to grow by 70 percent, by 2035. This means it is imperative that the quality, relevance and access of secondary education is greatly improved across the continent #secondaryeducation #youngafricaworks
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Join our team! 🌟
Are you interested in working at the Mastercard Foundation? Learn more about available positions at the Foundation here: ow.ly/Hawh50S7hks
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“The objective of the upcoming report on secondary education is to initiate a dialogue on the importance of meeting increased demand for quality, relevant secondary education, and the urgency of preparing Africa’s youth to succeed in an ever-changing work climate" - Kim Kerr
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Everyone should have an equal chance to succeed regardless of their starting point in life. We believe that with access to education, financial services, skills training, and work opportunities, young people will improve their lives and have that chance.
#YoungAfricaWorks
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"We are here to celebrate not just an extraordinary Program but also an extraordinary story. A story that has swept all of us up in its arc. A story we’ve shaped together, that we are still shaping together."
- @Reetaroymcf, President & CEO, Mastercard Foundation. #Scholars10
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Hydroponic farming has the potential to change the agricultural landscape in Africa. Read about how two youth-led initiatives are finding innovative ways to address the challenges facing agriculturalists in Rwanda. bit.ly/3KB96j0
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We are thrilled that @ReetaRoymcf has received The Ashesi University Medal from @Ashesi, an African institution enabling the next generation of leaders. This incredible honour recognizes Reeta's contributions to education, public health, and economic empowerment.
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Improved literacy leads to better digital skills and others needed for work. Find out what role secondary education can play in ensuring young people in Africa can build literacy and digital skills. #LiteracyDay bit.ly/2X1XdNR
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In a partnership with @ALAcademy, we work to help young people continue their #education past secondary school through The Scholars Program. Learn more about the impact of partnerships through the lens of a #MCFScholar. bit.ly/2C0nXna
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We are pleased to announce a historic agreement with @sciencespo to support over 1,400 students from Sub-Saharan Africa with scholarships to access higher education over the next decade. Learn more about the partnership and apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po: mastercardfdn.org/all/schola…
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For #AfricaYouthDay, we celebrate Africa's youth and their vital role in building the continent’s future. We are committed to empowering them with the support they need to drive Africa’s development. Let’s continue to uplift our youth as they shape a brighter tomorrow. ✨
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We are pleased to announce Carole Wamuyu Wainaina's appointment to the Mastercard Foundation's Board of Directors. She brings 35 years of global experience that will enhance our efforts to create economic opportunities for young people. Learn more here: ow.ly/M3xz50SpK61
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We're helping young Africans complete high school and higher education. How we're doing it --> nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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“The objective of our upcoming report on secondary education is to initiate a dialogue on the importance of meeting increased demand for quality,relevant secondary education, & the urgency of preparing Africa’s youth to succeed in an ever-changing work environment."-Kimberly Kerr
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“Just five years ago the Mastercard Foundation announced an investment of 50 million dollars with the aim of increasing employment opportunities for young people while expanding the tourism and hospitality sector in Rwanda.”— Rica Rwigamba @kayizarica (1/3) ⬇️
#WorldTourismDay
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A new year brings new opportunities. We’re looking forward to new ways of working with young leaders, partners, and collaborators that will enable us to transform the lives of young people across Africa and in Canada. #HappyNewYear
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Call for Submissions📣
We are recruiting three Impact Partner Organizations for East Africa to support the Impact Team across the work of the Mastercard Foundation's programming platforms. Learn how to apply here: ow.ly/15UG50SURNf
📌Deadline: September 9, 2024
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“I am planning to use my education, my training, and my skills to benefit the situation that girls and women face back home.”
Read Shukri’s tale of perseverance for #WorldRefugeeDay bit.ly/2ymNoxe
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Young people are developing solutions to youth unemployment in Africa. Our goal is to enable 30M young people secure dignified and fulfilling work. What will your contribution be? #YoungAfricaWorks bit.ly/2G8IQgR
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Last chance to submit your EOI ⏰
Our request for expressions of interest from #TechHubs and accelerators closes today. Apply now: bit.ly/450TE8X
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We are excited to be in Kigali, Rwanda to share a big announcement later today. We're launching our Foundation strategy, Young Africa Works, that will impact millions of lives. More to come at 2:00 pm CAT (8:00 am EDT). Follow #YoungAfricaWorks for updates!
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We are proud to partner with @CAMFED and @NbssiG to raise up the voices of these resilient young women during this time of disruption. #YoungAfricaWorks
Did you miss our dialog with @NbssiG? Here's one of our favorite tips from CAMFED Association member @ApooreDorcas 👇🏿
We're working with @MastercardFdn & others to help entrepreneurs build resilience during & beyond this crisis:
camfed.org/latest-news/ghana…
#YoungAfricaWorks
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Young African entrepreneurs can offer innovative solutions to Africa’s youth employment challenge. All they need is support.
Tell us what you think is the best way to enable young entrepreneurs to grow.
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#YoungAfricaWorks has launched in #Uganda! We are grateful to be working with such inspiring partners to ensure more than 3 million young women, men, and refugees in #Uganda have access to dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. #YouthTokole
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We’re excited to announce a new partnership with @CarnegieMellon to expand engineering and technology, research, and entrepreneurship at @CMU_Africa and drive inclusive development across the continent. bit.ly/3RPhpdb
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Join our team! 🌟
Are you interested in working at the Mastercard Foundation? Learn more about available positions at the Foundation here: ow.ly/Hawh50S7hks
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We are pleased to announce a partnership with @UNHCRAfrica to enable over 500,000 young refugees and displaced persons across Africa to complete their education and 200,000 young people to transition into meaningful work by 2030. Learn more: ow.ly/HQTu50VJh5Y
#AFD2025
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Our 2015-2016 #YouthThinkTank Report will be released this week. Stay tuned… bit.ly/1PQcJCo @RestlessDev
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tsega Gebreyes and Sewit Ahderom to our Board of Directors. Their extensive expertise and experience will enhance the Foundation’s efforts to advance education and financial inclusion. Read more bit.ly/3r1e1Ue
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Celebrating a decade of empowering the next generation of female leaders through our Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at @Camfed Ghana, which has impacted the lives of over 6,000 young women. Learn more ow.ly/HIiZ50SjfN3
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We’re building a network of talented Scholars from Sub Saharan Africa to emerge as leaders in their communities. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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In these challenging and uncertain times, we want all Mastercard Foundation Scholars to know that they have our unwavering commitment to their health, well-being, and education. Our statement of support: bit.ly/2UlrCTM
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We’re committed to addressing barriers that keep young women from reaching their potential. Equitable access to #education, financial services, and employment gives them opportunities to move themselves, their families, and communities out of poverty.
ALT Photo: Secondary school students participate in a business class in Tanzania as part of Mastercard Foundation partnership with Fundación Paraguaya.
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“As refugees, our goal has always been empowerment through self-sufficiency.” Read about Joseph’s work here: bit.ly/2MH2C3w #WorldRefugeeDay
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Op-ed in @TorontoStar calls for #EducationReform grounded in new findings that #IndigenousYouth prioritize education. Great perspectives from @MaxFineDay of @CdnRoots, Jennifer Brennan of @MastercardFdn, and Keith Neuman of @Environics_Inst: bit.ly/2k9YsYg
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Mino Bimaadiwizin means “to live a good life” in Anishinaabemowin. We asked young Indigenous artists in Canada what this means to them & for #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re sharing some of their responses. Below @MitchCaseSSM's Métis Octopus Bag.
More: bit.ly/2ARkS9d
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“There are a lot of problems in this world, but the one problem which easily can be solved is water-related problems.” – Emily and her partners Judith and Michael founded IGem to provide clean drinking water to Judith’s community in Sudan. bit.ly/2RMH1Io #MCFScholars
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Young people are essential partners in change. Let’s support them as they work to transform their communities and countries.
#YoungAfricaWorks
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The Mastercard Foundation was honoured to be recognized with the Philanthropic Impact Award by the @AAIAfrica for our contribution to African development.
Together, let's continue to invest in the talent and potential of young people in Africa.
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Today on International #YouthDay, let’s celebrate the role of young women and men as essential partners in change! The world can benefit from their optimism, energy, and talent.
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#MCFScholars have arrived in Kigali, Rwanda for #Baobab2018 and we are excited to explore how young people in Africa are using collaboration and innovation to positively change their communities.
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Digital platforms are redefining how we think about work.
New research by @CaribouDigital & @QhalaHQ highlights the experiences of Kenyan youth as they use digital platforms to find work and earn a living during COVID-19. bit.ly/3mUfTtx
#Platformlivelihoods
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Today marks the 30th Commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The Mastercard Foundation remembers the victims, stands in solidarity with the survivors and renews its commitment to fight genocide ideology. #Kwibuka30
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Africa’s dreamers of today will be the catalysts of positive change tomorrow. Follow along and join the movement.
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The MADIBA (Manufacturing in Africa for Disease Immunization and Building Autonomy) project marks a crucial first step towards vaccine self-sufficiency in Africa. Learn more bit.ly/43zHNO3 #SavingLivesandLivelihoodsAt2
#HealthSystemsStrengthening
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At the 2024 #GlobalIGS, Reeta Roy (@reetaroymcf), President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, discussed the opportunities to prepare Africa's young workforce to thrive. Watch the full video here: ow.ly/bYOS50RxACy
@CNTR4growth
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On #InternationalDayOfTheGirl and every day, we recognize and celebrate the transformative leadership of young women and girls everywhere.
Let’s address barriers preventing girls from reaching their full potential and invest in their future so they can become catalysts for change in their communities.
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"We invest in education to deliver skills, knowledge, and connections. It's all about designing with intention." - Reeta Roy, President & CEO of the Mastercard Foundation at #GlobalIGS 2024. Watch here ow.ly/Yxqw50SKViA
@CNTR4growth
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