Brief Description

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.

We want a world where young people are included and are thriving and their leadership and contributions matter. A future where young people are driving transformative change and achieving their full potential.

We bring together the private sector, donors, young people, and civil society – to create effective systems and infrastructures, supportive policies, and an environment where young people can find work and entrepreneurs and small enterprises can succeed and grow.

Type of Enterprise Support Organisation (ESO) Capacity Development Provider, Development Finance Institution or Donor Agency, Foundation, Hub, Incubator

Works With Entrepreneurs, Intermediaries

Non Financial Support Provided Crowdfunding Platform, Fellowships, Incubator, News or Media Source, Research & Policy, Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Financial Support Provided Grant, Equity, Debt

Stage of Focus of ESO Ideation (Pre-revenue), Early, Startup (Post-revenue), Growth, Mature (Latest)

Stage of Business Entity Sector Agnostic, Agriculture & Food, Artisanal, Culture (Media & Entertainment), Education, Energy, Energy, Environment, Financial Services, Health, Hospitality & Tourism, Housing & Community Development, Information & Communication Technology, Infrastructure & Facilities Development, Supply Chain Services, Transportation, Water & Sanitation