CategoriesStoriesAyeshwini Lama, a 27-year-old from Bhutan, a landlocked Kingdom in the Eastern Himalayas, first joined the MCW Global Fellowship as a Mentee in 2020. Having deeply enjoyed and learned from the experience, she returned as a Mentor twice, in 2021 and 2024. A peer educator and trainer in adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights, […]
New York, NY, April 23, 2025– MCW Global celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala at New York University, bringing together more than 250 guests, including supporters, board members, beneficiaries, and young leaders, for an inspiring evening of reflection, celebration, and global connection. The 25th Anniversary Campaign raised over $1 million to support MCW Global’s programs in […]
CategoriesStoriesJules Dukuze, ICT Instructor at MC-Rwanda, shares his journey with the organization and what continues to inspire him nearly three years into his role. Before joining the MC-Rwanda team in 2022, Jules worked in the general education system under a national curriculum, where his primary focus was preparing students for national exams and university entry. […]
What is it? MCW Global, The Kofi Annan Foundation, and the Africa Alliance of YMCAs have joined forces to implement the Sawa Project, which aims to equip young mental health professionals, community organizers, and advocates in six Eastern African countires- Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda with the skills, resources, and networks needed to […]
Since 2014, the MC-Tanzania Dental Therapist Outreach Training Program has played a key role in improving oral health care for underserved communities in Tanzania. It began in the Mbeya region and expanded to the Tanga region in 2016. In the last four years, the program focused on providing hands-on training for final-year dental therapist students […]
CategoriesStoriesNow in her ninth year with MC-Tanzania, Program Officer Sara Mtagwa remains motivated by the organization’s mission. She emphasizes that being part of MC-Tanzania provides her with opportunities for professional development, engagement with diverse communities, exposure to various challenges, and participation in innovative projects that foster continuous learning and growth. “Being part of a team […]
CategoriesStoriesShawn Crosby, an MCW Global alumnus, believes that one of the most impactful moments of his involvement with MCW was realizing the power of community and the value of diverse perspectives. Coming from Cleveland, Ohio, Shawn feels that MCW Global opened doors and opportunities he may never have encountered otherwise. Through MCW Global, he gained […]
CategoriesStoriesBrendan Schultz, from Hawai’i, an MCW Global alumnus and part of the second cohort of MCW Global’s Abraham Magid Educational Scholarship Program (AME), in this piece, reflects on how MCW Global has shaped his leadership skills, deepened his connection to its mission, and influenced his personal growth. As the Founder and Executive Director of United […]
CategoriesStoriesElizabeth Moyo, a Board Member of MC-Zambia, shares the motivations behind her ongoing commitment to the organization and its mission. “What motivated me to be part of the MC Zambia Board then and still motivates me now is the change we can bring to our communities and improve their lives. Changing lives no matter the […]
New York, New York, January 27, 2025– From January 27th to 29th, 2025, MCW Global hosted the 2025 Young Leaders Conference – North America Edition, via Zoom, bringing together young people aged 22-27 from Canada, and the United States. Over the course of three days, through carefully selected speakers and training materials, the Conference focused […]
