New York, NY, April 13, 2026 – MCW Global welcomed over 200 guests to its 2026 Annual Gala at New York University for an evening celebrating youth leadership, impact, and global community. Supporters, board and team members, beneficiaries, alumni, and young leaders gathered to reflect on the organization’s achievements and reaffirm their commitment to creating […]
CategoriesUncategorized2026 Young Leaders Fellowship – Mentor and Lead Mentor Applications are OPEN! About the Program What is it The Young Leaders Fellowship Program is a leadership opportunity open to all young people between 18 – 26 from all over the world who wish to address community projects in the areas of education, health, and economic security. […]
December 15, 2025, New York, NY– In December, Alumni Ventures Fund announced the 2025 recipients: Anusha Somani from Pakistan, living in Chicago, IL, with her project “MindZen”, and Olive Nyinawumuntu from Kigali, Rwanda, with her project “Empower to Transform.” Anusha, a 2017 Young Leaders Fellowship Alumna, will be working on a platform to detect mental […]
About the Program What is it The Fellowship Program aims to mobilize young people with the skills and resources needed to create and implement vision plans in the areas of education, health, and economic security. MCW Global’s Young Leaders Fellowship begins with the Community Needs Assessment – A one-month community needs mapping that prepares young […]
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 […]
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, with the […]
September 3-5, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya- MCW Global, the Kofi Annan Foundation, and the Africa Alliance of YMCAs co-hosted the Young Leaders Conference Kenya 2025, under the Sawa Project. Bringing together 29 young mental health professionals, community organizers, and advocates in six Eastern African countries: Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda, the Conference equipped them […]
CategoriesStoriesDorine Focus, Program Officer at MC-Tanzania shares what first drew her to MC-Tanzania and MCW Global and what continues to inspire her involvement after three years with the organization. She reflects on her transformative journey with MC-Tanzania, a story of professional growth, meaningful connections, and shared commitment to community change. “One aspect that drives my […]
July 25, 2025, New York, NY- MCW Global brought together 40 young leaders: 2 Co-Lead Mentors, 12 Mentors, and 26 Mentees representing 32 countries for the 2025 Young Leaders Fellowship [the Fellowship], held from July 14 to July 24 in the United States. This immersive program, hosted at the facilities of NYU’s School of Professional […]
CategoriesStoriesA psychologist, researcher, and sexual and reproductive rights advocate, Davi Augusto Soares has worked with more than 2,000 young people in Brazil, many from vulnerable backgrounds. MCW Global became a significant chapter in his already meaningful journey when he participated in the 2024 Young Leaders Fellowship. “For a long time, I kept my story quiet, […]
