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25 Years of Impact: Reflections and Aspirations from MCW Global’s Co-Founder, Eddie Bergman 

In 1999, Eddie Bergman co‐founded MCW Global. In the years since, he was the non-profit’s Executive Director, a member of the Board of Directors, and, today, President of the Board. During his 25-year journey with the organization, Eddie has worn many hats, but one thing has remained true: his commitment to working with vulnerable communities […]

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Fifth Edition of the MCW Global’s Community Leaders in Africa Internship Program

New York, NY- October 15, 2024- MCW Global held its 5th edition of the Community Leaders in Africa Internship Program between June 1 and October 1, 2024.  The program provides an internship opportunity to the Young Leaders Program alumni to develop their community development skills and equips them to address communities’ pressing needs worldwide. As […]

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Anne Lise: Proud of MC-Rwanda’s Impact, and Looking Forward to MCW Global’s Future as a Beacon of Positive Change

Anne Lise Uwingabiye, MC-Rwanda Program Manager, comes from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, a country where the majority of the population are young people living in rural areas. Having worked in several rural districts, she has witnessed firsthand the basic needs of these communities- and the lack of opportunities to address them. This experience deepens […]

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Education and Service Unite in Juma Adam’s Impact Through MC-Tanzania

Juma Adam, a 24-year-old from the Tabora region, central zone Tanzania, started his journey with MC-Tanzania’s Dental Outreach Therapy Program in 2023, driven by a deep desire to address the pressing need for better oral health care in his community. Witnessing many people suffer from preventable dental issues motivated him to take action, and MC-Tanzania’s […]

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Global Ambassador Program — APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! (Internal program, only open to MCW alumni)

About the Program What is it? The Global Ambassador Program is an opportunity open to all mentor graduates of the Young Leaders Programs (Young Leaders Fellowship and/or Young Leaders Conference) and interns of the Community Leaders in Africa Internship Program. This Program offers the alumni a unique opportunity to become Global Ambassadors who will serve […]

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Empowering Change: MC-Tanzania’s Third Cohort Welcomes 20 Community Health Fellows 

Arusha-Tanzania, 23-27 September– Our affiliate, MC-Tanzania in partnership with the Foundation for Preventative Health (FPH) and  SKYGEN International Foundation, proudly launched the third cohort of the Community Health Fellowship Program for 2024-2025.  The five-day workshop prepares the next generation of young health leaders to combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through preventative health […]

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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 […]