The MasterCard Foundation enables students to explore micro-entrepreneurship and financial inclusion at Toronto conference
Toronto International Microfinance Summit announced today The MasterCard Foundation is providing 100 college and university students with financial assistance to attend its conference at Toronto’s Allstream Centre September 17, 2011. In its third year, the Summit is comprised of two events, a fundraising Gala (Sept 16) and the micro way Conference with a new MicroMarketplace (Sept 17). This year the theme is From Microfinance to Financial Inclusion: Making a Difference in our World. Read More
Eight Innovative Young African Entrepreneurs Selected As Finalists For The Inaugural Anzisha Prize
African Leadership Academy and The MasterCard Foundation are proud to announce the finalists for the inaugural Anzisha Prize, the premier award for Africa’s young entrepreneurial leaders. These remarkable young entrepreneurs, hailing from eight nations across the continent, will converge in Johannesburg on August 28th, 2011 to compete for a share of $70,000 in prize money. Read More