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The Fund is a Partnership for Strategic Impact
Our ambitions resonate with the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy, aiming to provide dignified work for 30 million young people in Africa, with a particular focus on young women, by 2023. We're also in sync with MEDA's Strategic Plan, dedicated to creating or sustaining decent work for half a million people in emerging economies by 2030.
The Fund is Contributing to 8 UN Sustainable Development Goals
![SDG1](/sites/default/files/styles/card_small/public/2024-01/E-WEB-Goal-01.png?h=8a7fc05e&itok=6YS6NqoU)
1 No Poverty
By investing in growth-oriented SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa, with the goal of enabling dignified and fulfilling work for young people, we are combatting systemic issues on the continent that have led to poverty.
![SDG2](/sites/default/files/styles/card_small/public/2024-01/E-WEB-Goal-02.png?h=8a7fc05e&itok=6kI3qDyZ)
2 Zero Hunger
By and creating and sustaining decent work opportunities through our investments in funds that will invest in SME’s, we are also contributing to eradicating hunger.
![SDG5](/sites/default/files/styles/card_small/public/2024-01/E-WEB-Goal-05.png?h=8a7fc05e&itok=Mu_70o8n)
5 Gender Equality
We are committed to Gender, Diversity Equity and Inclusion principles in all aspects of our work, and we are prioritizing a Gender Lens in all our investing.
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8 Decent Work & Economic Growth
This initiative plays a pivotal role in achieving our overarching goal of generating employment opportunities.
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9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
We only invest in Investment Vehicles that invest in SMEs that invest in high-impact sectors and operate in Sub-Saharan Africa.
![SDG12](/sites/default/files/styles/card_small/public/2024-01/E-WEB-Goal-12.png?h=8a7fc05e&itok=XY3AOOMV)
12 Responsible Consumption and Production
We aim to support sustainable businesses and investment practices that promote responsible resource utilization.
![SDG13](/sites/default/files/styles/card_small/public/2024-01/E-WEB-Goal-13.png?h=8a7fc05e&itok=xkELjm5l)
13 Climate Action
Through our funding and partnerships, we aim to drive positive environmental impact while fostering economic growth across the African continent.
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17 Partnership for the Goals
This work is made possible by a consortium of partners which each play a key role based on their area of expertise.