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MC-Zambia’s Country Manager, Muule Moonga Visits MC-Rwanda: Exchanging In-field Experience and Paving a Path for Cooperation

In June, MC-Zambia Country Manager, Muule Moonga visited the MC-Rwanda Community Center and two training sites of MC-Rwanda. Muule met the MC-Rwanda team at the office and also the students benefiting from MC-Rwanda’s program at their training sites. Together they discussed each organization’s programs, engagement models, and best practices. Muule and the students spoke about […]

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MC-Tanzania’s Dental Therapist Outreach Training Program: Enhancing Community-Based Dentistry in Tanzania

MC-Tanzania’s Dental Therapist Outreach Training Program aims to ensure improved community dentistry for all Tanzanians, a goal toward which its team works tirelessly every year by conducting various forms and activities.  One of the forms is by enhancing the capacity (ability to set up and carry out Dental Outreach (Education, Screening, and Treatment) for primary […]

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MC-Tanzania’s Participation in the Afya Check Campaign: Promoting Oral Health Awareness in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam

From June 24-25, MC-Tanzania participated in the Afya Check campaign, in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam, a massive health camp that travels the country, where people can go and have their health screened for free.  This campaign, known as the Afya Check Community Outreach Program (ACOP), is an extension of a popular Afya Check media […]

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MCW Global Meets with Zambian Ambassador to the UN, Discusses Community Development & New Tennis Center

On June 18, the MCW Global team had a fruitful meeting with the Zambian Ambassador to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Chola Milambo. The team updated him on our Affiliate, MC Zambia’s impactful work in improving the community lives in Chanyanya, Zambia including the child & adult literacy program, ICT program, nutrition program, and […]

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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 […]