The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world.
It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.
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[Watch] Heavy Risk – An Environmental & Occupational Health Documentary
In Ghana’s Shama District, the rice fields of Whin Valley hold immense agricultural potential, providing food and livelihoods to the local community and beyond. But beneath this fertile land, a hidden story unfolds. Three Mastercard Foundation Scholars from the University of Toronto set out to explore how local farming practices and nearby #Galamsey (illegal mining) […]
From Bedside to Big Data: A Nurse’s Transition to Health Informatics
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the intersection of clinical expertise and technological innovation is where the most significant impacts are made. My journey from nursing to health informatics is a testament to this shift—a journey that began with hands-on patient care and led me to the forefront of digital health solutions. This transition wasn’t […]
African Women Innovating in Health Care
This year, FemSTEM Africa engaged over 200 health innovators and enthusiasts through a series of events, concluding in a pitch competition and interactions with seasoned entrepreneurs. The five-part event series was organized by the University of Toronto’s Health Innovation Hub (H2i) in partnership with Social Enterprise (SE) Ghana, Sustineri Attorneys, supported by funding from the […]
Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarship
How to Apply: Step OneProspective applicants must first consult the admission requirements for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program of study. The link above will guide you in exploring this program.If you meet the academic requirements of this program, please follow through to step two. Step TwoReview the recording of the scholarship information session […]
Innovative Solutions for Healthcare Challenges: Youth-Driven Ventures Transforming Access to Medical Services in Africa
The University of Toronto is pleased to invite you to attend the session of the Health in Africa Series, entitled “Innovative Solutions for Healthcare Challenges: Youth Driven Ventures Transforming Access to Medical Services in Africa”. This session will feature Pauline Gethi, founder of DoctorsLive, and Nomboh Evans Kunchu, founder of Moto, who will share their entrepreneurial journeys and showcase youth-led Health Entrepreneurship Ventures.
Health in Africa Series – University Education in Health – A Dead Horse or a Tool for Social Economic Development?
The University of Toronto is pleased to invite you to attend the session of the Health in Africa Series, entitled “University Education in Health: A Dead Horse or a Tool for Social Economic Development?” hosted by Joachim Osur, a Professor of Sexual and Reproductive Health at Amref International University.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day, women Scholars from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology University (KNUST) celebrate the incredible women diligently working within the Health Collaborative to impact lives.
Health in Africa Series – Community Engaged Research (CER): Connecting in a Time of Need
The University of Toronto is pleased to invite you to attend the session of the Health in Africa Series, entitled “Community Engaged Research (CER): Connecting in a Time of Need”presented by Natasha Kannemeyer, Assistant Lecturer in the Division of Social and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health at the University of Cape Town.
Health in Africa Series – Stinking Toilets, Civilized Users: Towards a Function-Based Indicator of Progress on Sanitation in Informal Settlements
The University of Toronto is pleased to invite you to attend the session of the Health in Africa Series, entitled “Stinking Toilets, Civilized Users: Towards a Function-Based Indicator of Progress on Sanitation in Informal Settlements”, presented by Kwame Norvixoxo, a Faculty member, Chair of the Research and Ethics Committee and Project Manager for the African Leadership University Health Collaborative project.
African Leadership University (ALU) Healthcare Entrepreneurship Hackathon in Kigali, Rwanda
The African Leadership University (ALU) is hosting a Healthcare Entrepreneurship Hackathon from February 26 – 29, 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Health in Africa Series: Gold or Health? Ghana’s Environment Under Seige
The University of Toronto is pleased to invite you to attend the session of the Health in Africa Series, entitled “Gold or Health? Ghana’s environment under siege”, presented by Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo, a Public Health Physician, Consultant Research Scientist, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.
Introducing the Mastercard Foundation’s Africa Health Collaborative (AHEHC)
The Mastercard Foundation is proud to introduce the Africa Health Collaborative (AHEHC), a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening primary healthcare across Africa and empowering the continent’s health sector through transformative education and innovation.