Our Work.
What We Do
We work to improve livelihoods. To empower current leaders. To ready leaders of tomorrow. And to give them a future in which they are educated, healthy and economically secure.
We build leadership to sustain healthier communities.
We support leaders by investing in capacity building, training trainers and leaders, and giving them the tools they need to make a difference.
Leadership
Young Leaders Program
Global
The Young Leaders Program strives to challenge young leaders across the world to address problems facing their communities in the areas of education, health and economic security. We train and invest in their leadership through four programs: The Alumni Ventures Fund, the Community Leaders in Africa Internship Program, the Young Leaders Conference and the Young Leaders Access Program.
Vocational Training Courses
Rwanda
Education
The Skills Development program run by MC-Rwanda is focused on increasing digital literacy skills and tailoring opportunities for students as an antidote to the economic insecurity that characterizes their community in Bugesera, Rwanda. To this end, their employability is enhanced through vocational training courses.
Health
Oral Health Care Program
Tanzania
MC-Tanzania has a vision for communities throughout Tanzania to live free from oral and dental diseases. Using an inter-disciplinary approach to achieve sustainability, MC-Tanzania strives to build the capacity of health professionals in Tanzania to tackle the oral health workforce shortage, particularly dentists and dental therapists.
Economic security
Social Projects
Rwanda
Since 2011, MC-Rwanda has offered youth a range of social activities to help them grow as emerging leaders who are socio-culturally aware. Through performing arts, traditional dance, modelling and karate MC-Rwanda connects with the youth in Bugesera and teaches them how to collaborate with their peers in addressing pressing needs in their own communities.
Where We Work
We're currently present in 3 countries
While our global network extends to 68 countries, we have offices and programs in the following areas:
- Global: New York City (Global head office)
- Rwanda: Kayenzi (Community Center)
- Tanzania: Dar es Salaam (Head office and MUHAS Dental School), Mbeya (Dental Outreach), Tanga (Dental Outreach)
Distance doesn’t diminish our impact.
“ By investing in children, together, we have the opportunity to create real, long-lasting change for families and com-munities around the world. ”
Edward Bergman
Co-founder & President of MCW’s Board of Directors
Our Global Impact
We have impacted 86 countries and territories around the world
This includes the home countries of our alumni, the locations of our programs, and the places where we partnered with independent organizations. Our global reach reflects the diverse and collaborative nature of our work, driven by a shared commitment to creating positive change.