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More than 2.6 billion people around the world live on less than $2 per day

The MasterCard Foundation believes that every person has the potential to transform their lives and to improve the lives of their families and their communities.

By increasing access to microfinance and youth education to those who need it most, the Foundation is enabling people to realize their potential and lift themselves out of poverty.

The coming years will be a period of tremendous growth for the Foundation.  Together with our partners we aspire to make the global economy work for everyone.

 
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More than 2.6 billion people around the world live on less than $2 per day
President and CEO Reeta Roy is conducting site visits with MasterCard Foundation partners in Uganda and Kenya. Read her ‘Notes from the Field’ and follow her live Tweets @MCFoundation.

February 6, 2010 Keekorak, Masai Mara, Kenya

His name is Lepapa Ole Koonlushu - a tall, handsome and gentle Masai moran (or "warrior"). This weekend, Lepapa took time to talk with me about the Masai culture, traditions and values, and share stories about his life.
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News & Events

08/02/10 Nairobi, Kenya - The MasterCard Foundation and the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) today launched a program that will provide $4.6 million in comprehensive educational support to 676 secondary students in Kenya over the next five years. Reeta Roy, President and CEO of The MasterCard Foundation, and EGF Chairman Dr. James Mwangi announced the partnership at an event in Nairobi presided by Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
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In the News 08/02/10 Nairobi, Kenya
Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation: Disadvantaged Students’ to benefit from scholarship

22/01/10 The MasterCard Foundation President and CEO Reeta Roy is conducting site visits to Uganda and Kenya in partnership with BRAC and the Equity Group Foundation. Follow her live Tweets @MCFoundation and check back to read her notes from the field.

21/12/09 Washington, DC - In partnership with The MasterCard Foundation, The Microfinance Information Exchange, Inc. (MIX) announced the re-launch of MIX Market the global platform for microfinance data, analytics and business information.
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