2008-12-15 The MasterCard Foundation and MEDA Pioneer Financial Services for Poor Youth in Egypt and Morocco

The MasterCard Foundation and Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) announced a $5 million program to create inclusive financial services and education for youth in Morocco and Egypt.

2008-11-18 The MasterCard Foundation & BRAC Expand Microfinance Services in Uganda

The MasterCard Foundation and BRAC announced today a $19.6 million program to expand financial services to the poor across Uganda, benefiting approximately 2 million people.

2008-05-14 The MasterCard Foundation Launches Scholars Program to Expand Training of Microfinance Professionals

Toronto, ON - The MasterCard Foundation launched its Scholars Program today by awarding grants totaling $600,000 to six leading microfinance training institutes.

2008-05-07 The MasterCard Foundation Partners with Microfinance Information eXchange to Enhance Transparency of Microfinance Industry

Toronto, ON - The MasterCard Foundation awarded a two-year, $740,000 grant today to Microfinance Information eXchange (MIX) to launch MIX Market 2.0, a nextgeneration Web platform for sharing reliable, comparable and publicly available information on the financial strength and performance of microfinance institutions.

2008-04-02 The MasterCard Foundation Names Reeta Roy President & CEO

The MasterCard Foundation announced today the appointment of Reeta Roy as president and chief executive officer.