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FOR THE WORLD

Pathways to prosperity

We are focused on helping everyone participate in the digital economy.

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Creating opportunity for all

We’re connecting people to the tools and resources that can help them chart pathways to prosperity for their families, communities and beyond.

960m

people newly connected to the digital economy since 20151

65m

micro, small and medium enterprises connected to the digital economy since 20201

$81m

total donations and grants made in 20242

Our key initiatives

Powering economies, empowering people

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

As the social impact hub of Mastercard, we bring together the company’s business assets in service of people and planet.

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Mastercard Strive

Equipping small businesses with access to capital, tools and resources to support their resilience and growth.

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Mastercard Community Pass

A digital infrastructure that connects rural communities to financial institutions, service providers and governments.

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Policy Center for Digital Economy 

Insights on the issues that are shaping and driving policy dialogue on digital payments technology.

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Impact stories

Learn how Mastercard is driving global-to-local prosperity with new digital solutions.

[1] Mastercard 2024 Impact Report.

[2] Mastercard 2024 Impact Report. Amount inclusive of Mastercard Impact Fund and corporate cash contributions