Article - Program Supports Ethiopian SMEs as they Shift to Manufacturing PPE - 2020-06-11

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Title
Article - Program Supports Ethiopian SMEs as they Shift to Manufacturing PPE - 2020-06-11
Author
Mastercard Foundation
Year
2020
Publication/Event Date
June 11 2020
Abstract
This article, published on June 11, 2020, discusses how the Mastercard Foundation partnered with 11 Ethiopian SMEs for six months to repurpose factories to manufacture PPE during COVID-19. This prevented 1,060 employees, mostly women, from losing jobs. The program supported businesses focused on ethical production and empowering female artisans and workers.
Resource Subject
  • Health
Keywords/Access Points
COVID-19; Education and Transitions; Health
Geographic Locations
  • Ethiopia
Language
  • English
Demographic Groups
  • Women
  • Youth
Special Collections
  • Foundation Corporate Announcements
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.2018