Under this programme, the Foundation has committed USD 200 million to ensure young people in Uganda have access to economic opportunities. Young Africa Works in Uganda focuses on three economic sectors, including agriculture, tourism and hospitality, and construction/housing. Some of the partners already working with the Mastercard Foundation include the Private Sector Foundation Uganda, The Innovation Village, Gudie Leisure Farm, GOAL Uganda, the National Social Security Fund, and Equity Bank Uganda.
The Mastercard Foundation has been working in Uganda since 2008 and, according to the official press release, it has invested a total of more than USD 282 million in expanding access to finance, education, and/or skills training to more than two million people, including farmers, students, teachers, and out-of-school youth across the country.
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