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Dive into the voices and ideas shaping inclusive growth across Africa. This space brings together news, expert perspectives, community voices, and impact stories that explore how strategic capital, partnership, and innovation are creating opportunity for women, youth, and entrepreneurs across the continent.

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  • Learning Books

From Capital to Jobs: The Job Creation Pathway

Book Three: Jobs do not follow capital in a straight line; they emerge through a sequence of conditions.
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  • Impact News

Building Pathways to Dignified Work  

How Sabou Capital is Unlocking Economic Growth for Young Women and Youth Across West and Central Africa
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  • African Growth Stories

“My Business Is Flourishing”: How One Farmer’s Transformation Is Changing What Women in Her Community Believe Possible

Beyond her farm, Cynthia plays an active role in her farmers’ group, where she shares knowledge and encourages other women to adopt improved farming and business practices. Her influence is contributing to wider behavioral change, particularly among women farmers seeking to improve their livelihoods.
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  • African Growth Stories

From Smallholder to Strategic Farmer: Maria Mohammed’s Path to Growth and Market Confidence

Increased income and improved financial management have positively affected her household, enabling her to better support her children’s needs, including school uniforms and books, as well as contribute to overall family upkeep.
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  • African Growth Stories

She is not just a farmer, she is a businesswoman who grows potatoes

With this growth, she expanded her impact beyond her farm. She now employs up to 20 seasonal laborers, creating jobs and supporting livelihoods within her community. Rose has also become a source of guidance for other women in Farin Lamba. Though she holds no formal leadership title, many farmers now seek her advice on improved seeds, record keeping, and better farming practices.
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  • African Growth Stories

For Seven Years, the Math Never Worked

She arrived as a farmer stuck in a cycle. She leaves as a businesswoman with a plan, a track record, and a community she is bringing along with her.
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Newsletter

The Funds Monthly Newsletter is your go-to source for the latest updates, stories, and insights on how the Foundation is driving transformative change across Africa.

Impact Stories: Real-life accounts of individuals, entrepreneurs, and communities benefiting from the Foundation’s initiatives.

Partner Spotlights: Insights into collaborations with stakeholders working to unlock Africa’s potential.

Program Highlights: Updates on key projects and milestones achieved across sectors like education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

Upcoming Opportunities: Announcements of events, funding calls, and capacity-building programs.

Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund: Monthly Newsletter with Latest Updates and Insights on Transformative Change in Africa

Stay informed and inspired by how the Fund is partnering to create meaningful opportunities, particularly for Africa’s youth and women, while driving inclusive economic growth and sustainability.

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