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University of Rwanda, Mastercard Foundation launch $55 million partnership

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021BEHAK

The Mastercard Foundation and University of Rwanda today announced a 10-year, $55 million partnership to enable higher education access for 1,200 young Africans — with a focus on women pursuing STEM, young people with disabilities, and refugee and displaced youth — as part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

Mastercard announces Next-Generation African Leaders

MasterCard foundation to deploy $1.3 billion in partnership with Africa CDC to save lives and livelihoods

June 9, 2021

The Mastercard Foundation has announced that it will deploy $1.3 billion over the next three years in partnership with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to save the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Africa and hasten the economic recovery of the continent.

Foundation helps Ethiopian small businesses save 1,000 jobs

June 11, 2020June 13, 2020

NEWS- Mastercard Foundation has injected $3.2 million in 11 small businesses in Ethiopia to help them maintain their 1,060 employees in the face of COVID-19 pandemic.

Mastercard provides $40 million to Africa COVID-19 response

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Mastercard Foundation have partnered to respond to COVID-19. Through its COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Program, Mastercard Foundation is committing $40 million to the Africa CDC’s Partnership to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing (PACT).

Mastercard Foundation finances Ethiopian Red Cross Society

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) announced a $1.6 million contribution from the Mastercard Foundation to support COVID-19 preparedness and response activities.

Mastercard Foundation to help Ethiopia create 10 million jobs

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019

Mastercard Foundation is set to help Ethiopia government create over 10 million jobs for the young generation over the coming ten years.

Mastercard launches new fund for young Africans

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

The Mastercard Foundation on Thursday announced a new fund that enables young changemakers to seed and kick-start promising social ventures and community projects, creating economic opportunities for themselves and others.

Building the Business Case for Housing Microfinance in Sub-Saharan Africa

April 5, 2018September 6, 2018

A new study from Habitat for Humanity says that housing microfinance can and should become a mainstream offering for financial institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa as they respond to growing housing needs in the region, particularly from poor people.

Gondar, Queen’s Universities join MasterCard Foundation scholars program

January 16, 2017January 21, 2019NBE

Ethiopia’s University of Gondar and Canada’s Queen’s University today announced a 10-year, $24.2 million partnership. The partnership aims to advance inclusive higher education for young people with disabilities in Ethiopia and Africa as part of The MasterCard Foundation’s Scholars Program.