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We want a world where young people are included & thriving. A future where they are driving change & achieving their full potential.

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Please remember, the Mastercard Foundation will never:❌ Solicit funding or request payments.❌ Issue credit cards.We urge the public to remain vigilant. Please report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement and notify us immediately at privacy@mastercardfdn.org. by @mastercardfoundation

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Beyond technical skills, the Transforming African Agricultural Development (TAGDev 1.0) program is nurturing a generation of ethical leaders who are strengthening food systems, expanding opportunities, and building more resilient communities.Swipe to see how TAGDev alumni are driving meaningful change through bold, innovative, and inclusive solutions. by @mastercardfoundation

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What have seven years of implementing the Young Africa Works strategy taught us?Young people aren't waiting to be helped. They're already building businesses, solving problems, and creating opportunities. Stronger partnerships, inclusive systems, and enabling policies can help more young people access dignified and fulfilling work. Learn more at the link in our bio. by @mastercardfoundation

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We are proud to launch the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a first-of-its-kind annual award. The Prize recognizes higher education institutions that are driving sustained, systemic institution-wide transformation and expanding opportunities for young people. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the AHEFT Prize and the inaugural recipients shaping the future of higher education in Africa. by @mastercardfoundation

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Building pathways for young people to access dignified and fulfilling work means looking beyond individual interventions. It requires strengthening the systems that shape what's possible for young people, including labour markets, education systems, financial services, and the institutions that support them. Tap the link in our bio to learn more. by @mastercardfoundation

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Africa's future is being shaped by its young people. With access to quality education, skills training, and opportunities to become ethical leaders, young people can drive positive change across the continent. This World Youth Skills Day, we celebrate the young leaders of the Transforming African Agricultural Development (TAGDev) 1.0 program who are using their skills and knowledge to create solutions, strengthen communities, and advance Africa’s agricultural transformation.#WorldYouthSkillsDay by @mastercardfoundation

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Through the Transforming African Agricultural Development (TAGDev 1.0) program, a partnership between @ruforum and the Mastercard Foundation, young people are gaining the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to transform agriculture and build thriving communities.From entrepreneurial ventures to innovative farming solutions, TAGDev is supporting a new generation of African agricultural leaders.Tap the link in our bio to learn more. by @mastercardfoundation

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The future of work starts by listening to the people shaping it: young people.Their perspectives have shaped how we think about dignified and fulfilling work: work that is shaped by reliable pay, alongside respect, a sense of purpose, and work that is seen as reputable.Turning that vision into reality requires collective action to strengthen the systems and conditions that enable more young people to thrive. Learn more at the link in our bio. by @mastercardfoundation

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Expanding access to dignified and fulfilling work begins with a shared understanding of what progress looks like.Beyond employment numbers, it is about creating the conditions for young people to access work that enables them to build a life and imagine a different future.What does dignified and fulfilling work mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments and learn more at the link in our bio. by @mastercardfoundation

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Across Africa, more young people are gaining digital skills than ever before. But skills alone are not enough.On the July edition of #EdTechMondaysAfrica, we explore:📌How can digital skills translate into real opportunities?📌What support do young people need beyond training?📌How can we build stronger pathways from learning to earning?Catch the full episode via the link in our bio. by @mastercardfoundation

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What does it take to create dignified and fulfilling work for young Africans?It starts with recognizing that it goes beyond earning an income. It means work that pays reliably and also provides respect, purpose, or a reputation that young people value.At the Young Africa Works Summit, young people and leaders from across sectors came together to explore what we've learned about the systems, partnerships, and conditions that make these opportunities more accessible to young people across the continent. Tap the link in our bio to learn more. by @mastercardfoundation

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Dignified and fulfilling work is more than just a job. It is work that pays reliably and offers at least one of these three additional markers. ➡️Tap the link to learn more about how these insights are shaping what it takes to expand access to lasting opportunities for young people across Africa. by @mastercardfoundation

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