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MCW Global Partners with Shared Interest: Celebrating Young Leaders’ Social Impact

On June 20, MCW Global partnered with Shared Interest and led a discussion on leadership, as part of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Social Impact Leaders Forum, an initiative launched by Shared Interest.  Shared Interest’s leadership forum and tour are designed to expose diverse students to careers in social impact investing, innovative finance, […]

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MC-Zambia and Kafue DEBS Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Quality Education in the Kafue District

In May 2024, MC-Zambia officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kafue District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) at Kasenje Resource Centre in Kafue.  This important partnership signifies the MC-Zambia commitment to working hand in hand with the Kafue DEBS to promote quality education and foster the holistic development of their learners.  MC- Zambia […]

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Turning Personal Struggle Into Community Activism: Veronica’s Mental Health Advocacy

Veronica Silas, an alumna of the 2021 Young Leaders Fellowship, is an inspiring advocate for mental health and empowerment, especially among young people in her home country, Nigeria.  She founded the In-My-Head Support Group and with her dedication and impact inspired positive change in youth struggling with mental health.  Inspired by personal struggles with depression, […]

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Ibrahim on his Activism and How MCW Global Support Empowers Girls in Nigeria’s Gombe State

Ibrahim Bello, 2023 MCW Global Mentee from Nigeria put his efforts and activism into improving his community in Gombe State. Honoring March 8, International Women’s Day, after eight months of preparations, he launched the first pillar of his MCW Global community project by providing scholarships to young vulnerable girls in his hometown of Gombe. The […]

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2024 Alumni Ventures Fund Applications: Small-Size Grants​

What is it The Alumni Ventures Fund is an exclusive opportunity open to all graduates of the Young Leaders Programs (Young Leaders Fellowship and/or Young Leaders Conference). This Fund offers graduates of our Young Leaders Program a unique opportunity to scale up their existing community development work in health, education, or economic security. Meet all […]

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MC-Zambia’s Program Integrates Children into Schools and Equips them with Technology Tools for Education 

MC-Zambia has provided educational programs and services for the Chanyanya community of the Kafue District of Zambia for the last ten years. Making strides towards its mission to achieve greater levels of education, MC-Zambia started this year with efforts and activities addressing some of the community’s most essential and pressing needs in education and its […]

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MCW Global and MC-Rwanda Hold Young Leaders Conference 2024

March 27, 2024, Nyamata, Rwanda – MCW Global, in partnership with its Affiliate, MC-Rwanda, held the Young Leaders Conference in Nyamata, Rwanda. Bringing together 24 participants from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, the Conference aimed to contribute to bridging the gap between education and today’s dynamic and ever-shifting workforce. The sessions, discussions, and networks […]

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MCW Global and MC Rwanda to Hold Young Leaders Conference 2024 in Rwanda

March 25-27, Nyamata, Rwanda – MCW Global and MC-Rwanda will hold the Young Leaders Conference-Rwanda 2024 from March 25-27 at La Palisse Hotels, Nyamata, Rwanda. Bringing together 24 participants from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, the Conference aims to contribute to bridging the gap between education and today’s dynamic and ever-shifting workforce.  The Conference […]

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MC-Tanzania Commemorates World Oral Health Day 

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – March 20, 2024 –  MC-Tanzania, in a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Health (MoH), the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), and the Tanzania Dental Association (TDA), marked World Oral Health Day (WOHD) on March 20 under the theme “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Body.” Honoring […]

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MCW Global Holds its 10th Africa Programs Seminar in Tanzania

Zanzibar, Tanzania – March 4-7, 2024 – MCW Global held its 10th Africa Programs Seminar from March 4th through the 7th in Zanzibar, Tanzania, continuing a yearly practice of gathering together team and leadership from the organization and all Affiliates, MC-Rwanda, MC-Tanzania, and MC-Zambia.  Each Affiliate was represented by the Country Manager, two Program Team […]