The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. The Foundation’s work is guided by its mission to advance learning and promote financial inclusion for people living in poverty. One of the largest foundations in the world, it works almost exclusively in Africa. It was created in 2006 by Mastercard International and operates independently under the governance of its own Board of Directors. The Foundation is based in Toronto, Canada.

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Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation's headquarters in Toronto, Canada

Sewit Ahderom

Daniel Hailu

Tinotenda Chirinda

Rosemary N.

Philippa Howell

Aissatou Diajhate

Christina Levine

Segenet Kelemu

John Nkengasong

Peter Materu

Sconaid McGeachin

Linda Osodo

Doug Kasambala

Rosemary Nduhiu

Wole Onabolu

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Zein M. Abdalla

Valerie Amos

Craig Calhoun

Jennifer Fonstad

Louise Arbour

Douglas Baillie

Michael Sabia

Alan Jope

Roberta L. Jamieson

Carole Wamuyu Wainaina

Stephen J Toope

Jay Ireland

Festus G. Mogae

This department focuses on managing scholarship programs and fostering partnerships to enhance educational opportunities.

Scholarship and Partnerships

This department manages and oversees programs and strategies aimed at promoting sustainable development across the African continent.

Pan-African Initiatives

This department manages program planning, finance, and operational activities to ensure effective execution of country programs.

Program Operations and Finance

This department oversees legal matters and ensures compliance with regulations and laws governing the organization.

Legal and Compliance

The Program Management team at the Mastercard Foundation is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs aimed at advancing learning and financial inclusion in Africa. This team collaborates with country directors and program leads to ensure effective planning, monitoring, and resource allocation, while adapting strategies to meet local needs and maximize impact. Their work involves fostering strong partnerships and communication to drive transformative change for communities living in poverty.

Program Management

This department oversees strategic decision-making and overall organizational direction.

Executive Leadership

Mastercard Foundation

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Board & advisors

Teams

Scholarship and Partnerships

Pan-African Initiatives

Program Operations and Finance

Legal and Compliance

Program Management

Executive Leadership

Offices

Mastercard Foundation

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Scholarship and Partnerships

Pan-African Initiatives

Program Operations and Finance

Legal and Compliance

Program Management

Executive Leadership

Offices

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