In March 2015, MCW convened an organizational-wide meeting in Kigali, Rwanda as part of the strategic planning process. The MCW International Board of Directors, MCW Country Board Members, Africa and U.S.-based staff participated in the strategic planning process facilitated by Wellspring Consulting. During the meeting, MCW team members visited the MC-Rwanda Center in Bugesera where […]
In April 2015, MCW collaborated with the MCT-Arusha team to renovate the center as it was the first of the community centers nearly 15 years ago. They fixed damages from rain, re-painted the walls, and most importantly, upgraded the computer lab for the most successful program at the center, IT. 20 new HP computers were […]
In October 2014, MC-Zambia received a certificate of accreditation by the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) to provide tailoring and computer courses. The accreditation will allow community members to receive official government certificates that can be used to obtain a job or start their own business following the training at the MC-Z […]
On September 1, 2014, the MC-Rwanda team received official approval from the Workforce Development Authority (WDA) to provide Computer Technician and Tailoring courses at the MC-Rwanda Center. With this accreditation, MCW-Rwanda will operate as a Vocational Training Center and all program graduates will receive official government certificates that can be used to obtain a job […]
MCW’S 17TH ANNUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP RETREAT MOBILIZES YOUTH TO BE LOCAL CHANGE AGENTS OF CHANGE IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES New York, NY July 22, 2014 — MCW, an organization dedicated to empowering youth to become positive agents of change in their communities, convened thirty-seven young leaders from different corners of the world to participate in MCW’s […]
MCW TO HOLD 17TH ANNUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP RETREAT Youth Representing 17 Nationalities Arrive in U.S. For Dynamic Leadership Training BURLINGTON, VT, July 10, 2014 — MCW announced today the arrival of thirty-seven youth from around the world to Champlain College in Vermont for MCW’s 17th Annual Youth Leadership Retreat. The diverse group, ranging from 16-25 […]
MCW ANNOUNCES YOUTH LEADERS FROM KYRGYZSTAN AND MAINE AS RECIPIENTS OF 2014 ALUMNI VENTURES FUND GRANT Grant Provides Up to $5,000 and a Year of Mentorship for Alumni of MCW’s Annual International Youth Leadership Retreat NEW YORK, N.Y., June 9, 2014 — MCW, a New York-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to become positive […]
MCW Completes Dental School Training and Equipment Installation in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, June 3, 2014 –MCW announced today the completion of an infrastructure upgrade that will enable the dental school to digitize all record keeping, facilitate patient workflow and monitor procedures and revenue intake. The upgrade included the installation of practice management software […]
The Liana Cohen Dental Clinic in Kipera, Songea (est. 2005) received a fresh round of paint and new tiles this May, in preparation of the arrival of a dental outreach group in August.
On May 30, 2014, MCW announced the completion of an infrastructure upgrade that will enable the dental school to digitize all record keeping, facilitate patient workflow and monitor procedures and revenue intake. The upgrade included the installation of practice management software at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) School of Dentistry. During the […]
