MASTERCARD, GLOVO COMBAT HUNGER, BOOST EDUCATION IN AFRICA

Mastercard, a global leader in technology and payments, has unveiled a partnership with Glovo, a multi-category app connecting users with essential services. The collaboration aims to confront hunger and enhance educational opportunities in underserved communities across Nigeria and Kenya.

The joint endeavour promises to deliver more than 300,000 meals to schoolchildren throughout the academic year, a crucial step towards alleviating poverty, malnutrition, and educational deficits in these regions.

Mastercard, renowned for its commitment to social responsibility and global equity, joins forces with Glovo to ensure that school-aged children receive nutritious meals, creating an environment conducive to learning and development.

To maximise their impact, Mastercard has enlisted the support of local charities such as the Lagos Food Bank Initiative in Nigeria and Food4Education in Kenya. With every transaction made on the Glovo app, Mastercard pledges to donate funds to these organisations, facilitating the provision of meals to children in need.

This groundbreaking initiative, a pioneering effort in both West and East Africa, underscores Mastercard’s dedication to sustainable solutions that uplift communities and promote overall prosperity. Folasade Femi-Lawal, Mastercard’s Country Manager and Area Business Head for West Africa, emphasises the company’s mission to extend the benefits of the digital economy to one billion individuals, highlighting the initiative’s role in driving positive change.

Lamide Akinola, Glovo’s General Manager in Nigeria, echoes these sentiments, emphasising the transformative potential of partnerships between businesses in addressing social challenges.

Through this collaborative effort, Mastercard and Glovo aim to provide meals and inspire hope and happiness among children in underserved areas, fostering an environment conducive to their education and well-being.