Mastercard and Women Choice expand their partnership to launch two programs, ImpactHer and EmpowerHer to support women entrepreneurs grow their business.
and Women Choice have expanded their partnership to launch two programs. ImpactHer and EmpowerHer to support women entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create jobs in the Middle East and Africa.
Mastercard is at the forefront of providing women with access to digital tools, training to help them start and grow their businesses, creating mentorship and networking platforms and working with employers to create more jobs for women.The collaboration with Women Choice is a step further in reinforcing their joint commitment to empowering female-led businesses with resources and growth opportunities with a goal of providing 1 million employment opportunities for women by 2030.
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