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Community Impact

Creating positive, lasting impact in our communities

Inspiring our purpose-driven workforce.

121,000+

employee volunteer hours contributed in 2023[1]

1,300+

causes impacted by employee volunteers in 2023[2]

11m+

students educated in STEM through Kids4Techs™ since 2014[1]

Making an impact

Our people serve as a powerful force for good in the communities where we live and do business.

Whether we’re donating our professional expertise to nonprofits, serving as STEM mentors or through other interactive volunteer activities, Mastercard employees are making a difference around the world. To us, it’s simple: Living our values and providing service to the community go hand in hand.

“Our volunteer initiatives show that even small groups can achieve great things when united by a common purpose.”

Carrie Lu 2024 CEO Force for Good Winner Mastercard

A force for good

Our employees make a difference

Advancing STEM

Mastercard's Kids4Tech™ program is inspiring students to build technology skills and become the leaders of tomorrow. Since the program's launch in 2014, we have reached more than 12 million students in 65 countries and territories.

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Sharing our expertise

In 2024, 9,000 Mastercard employees participated in our volunteerism and pro bono programs and volunteered 135,000 hours.

Investing in the next generation

Mastercard's youth readiness and apprenticeship programs in the U.S. and Ireland enhance technology skills and career readiness.

Being there in times of disaster

We provide short-term aid and long-term relief, with some employees undergoing disaster response training and deploying with the American Red Cross.

Making it personal

Employees can use up to 5 volunteer days, redeem volunteer rewards and match donations up to $10,000, and their contributions are honored during our annual CEO Force for Good Awards.

Doing well by doing good

Download our report on Mastercard's impact for people, prosperity and the planet.

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1. Mastercard 2023 impact report

2. Mastercard Cares data