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Richard Magid Reflects on 25 Years of MCW Global: Leadership, Compassion, and Future Impact

As MCW Global marks its 25th anniversary, we hear from Richard Magid, President of Soundboard Consulting Group, LLC, a long-standing supporter and passionate advocate for MCW Global’s work.  Richard, creator, and founder of the Abraham Magid Educational Scholarship Program (AME), which by the end of 2024 supported a total of six MCW Global alumni, reflects […]

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Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: Reflections and Aspirations from the MCW Global Team

As MCW Global celebrates its 25th anniversary, we reflect on the transformative journeys of three dedicated team members: Regina Leichner, MCW Global’s Director of Strategy & Impact; Leon Gojani, Program Associate, Young Leaders Program; Dhurata Berisha Coordinator, Young Leaders Fellowship; and Maria Lovaton, Media Coordinator.  Each of them shares their unique paths with the organization, […]

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Alumni Ventures Fund: Celebrating 2023 Projects and Welcoming 2024 Recipients

December 16, 2024, New York, NY- This December, the Alumni Ventures Fund celebrates two important achievements: the conclusion of the 2023 projects, through which Diana Mandewo from Zimbabwe and Dr. Winfred Mgaya from Tanzania made lasting contributions with their year-long initiatives, ‘HPV Access’ and ‘Plastic-Free Smiles,’ respectively; and the launch of the 2024 recipients, Dr. […]

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Anusha’s Multifaceted Journey with MCW Global and a Lasting Impact in Tanzania

Designing and implementing the Community Leaders in Africa Internship program was undoubtedly a highlight for Anusha Somani, who has been engaging with MCW Global since 2017 when she first attended MCW Global’s Fellowship as a mentee.  The following year, she interned with MC-Tanzania for three months. While there, she completed a comprehensive community needs assessment […]

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MC-Zambia Introduces Tennis to the Sports for Rural Development Program: Bringing Joy to Chanyanya’s Children

October 12, Chanyanya, Zambia– Continuing its commitment to promoting sports in rural areas, MC-Zambia hosted a five-day tennis training program from October 8-12, marking the official launch of the Tennis Court at the Community Center in Chanyanya.  Around 90 children from MC-Zambia’s Literacy and Numeracy classes came from all over different Chanyanya communities to learn […]

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MCW Global Announces the Second Cohort of Abraham Magid Educational Scholarship

For the second year, MCW Global launched the Abraham Magid Educational Scholarship Program (AME), awarded to MCW’s Young Leaders Fellowship Program alumni interested in furthering their education and passionate about their community. This round of the AME supported three MCW Global alumni: Brendan Schultz (USA), Hannah Gomani (Malawi), and Valeria Cerpa (Peru)- bringing the total […]