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Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives | Mastercard

Five Years in the Baking: How a Czech Business Is Thriving Post-Pandemic

Jul 9, 2025 9:00 AM ET

When the pandemic upended cities and forced thousands of businesses to close in 2020, Daria and Oksana Kulachek bucked the trend. Armed with flaky pistachio croissants and creamy gateaux, they launched Defidu Bakery in downtown Prague.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment | Mastercard

Impacting Small Business Growth Through Strive

Sep 21, 2022 2:55 PM ET

At the Clinton Global Initiative 2022 meeting, Center President Shamina Singh outlined Mastercard's four key assets for strengthening the financial resilience of small businesses: network, technology, data analytics and access to capital.

Diversity & Inclusion | Mastercard

Improving the Financial Strength of Black Small Business Owners

Aug 25, 2022 1:45 PM ET

As we celebrate Black Business Month, we recognize the important role black-owned businesses play in supporting the U.S. economy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives | Mastercard

From Building Digital Banks for Black Small Business Owners to Creating Investment Clubs on Your Phone, Seven Startups Join Mastercard Start Path Program

Jul 20, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Mastercard is expanding its award-winning Start Path startup engagement program to include seven early and late-stage startups hailing from the United States, Canada and Latin America.

Social Impact & Volunteering | Mastercard

Financial Services and Tools Should be for Everybody

May 19, 2022 2:05 PM ET

More than 50 countries have implemented national financial inclusion strategies—it’s time for the U.S. to put financial inclusion on its list of economic priorities.

Diversity & Inclusion | Mastercard

Mastercard: Unleashing the Power of Women Entrepreneurs - Meet Marlita

Apr 29, 2022 5:30 PM ET

Marlita Tenorio Gonzales runs a sportswear business with support from CARE’s Ignite program, a partnership with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.