The fall semester often means new beginnings for many Arizona State University (ASU) students.

What starts as a mere idea can often become life changing for communities and people who are passionate about making a positive difference.

Growing up in the West African country of Ghana, Freda Bakowaa Sarfo was keenly aware of the challenges her local community faced.

It’s one thing to create a good idea, but it’s a challenge to turn that idea into a profitable and sustainable product or service.

Godsway Dorlah grew up in a small farming community in Ghana where he worked to put himself through high school.

Like most things this year, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars reception looked a little different. This year’s theme, Resilience in Action, was nothing less than fitting.