In a statement in Lagos, it said the programme, which is currently in its fifth year, has reached more than 400,000 girls in 25 countries, “more than doubling its established 2017 goal.”It noted that Mastercard has been cultivating young technology enthusiasts as part of its signature education platform, Girls4Tech.
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