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 […]
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 […]
CategoriesStoriesVeronica 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, […]
CategoriesStoriesIbrahim 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 […]
Nevila Muka, a freelance artist from Albania and a keen painter with a degree in urban planning, has been engaged with MCW Global for several years. She is now living in the United Kingdom and working in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford- as a symbolic testament to her success, resilience, and adaptability. […]
In this insightful interview, Tino Chibebe, a start-up operator, board member, and author from Zimbabwe, talks about what moving to Brussels, Belgium, 11 years ago taught him and how he was inspired to write his book “The Black Opportunity,” about a year ago. Through his book, which he believes connects people, he discusses venture capital, technology, Afropean […]
Zanyar Salih, a young Iraqi leader, dared to dream beyond borders and his homeland. Now residing for over a year in Germany, Zanyar has embraced new paths and experiences while seamlessly navigating between his Kurdish roots and his routine in Koblenz, Germany. Living between two worlds brings a blend of emotions and perspectives for Zanyar, […]
Mijide Kemoli, 28, living in Nairobi, Kenya, loved art and design since she was a kid. Ten years ago, she started her activism in road safety through artistic expression. She turned her passion into a creative consultancy practice when founding Keeke Art. This organization aids various institutions in educating their audiences on social issues in engaging […]
A seemingly random moment can teach us a lot, especially if we are open to finding meaning and ways to serve our communities better. This rings true for Dr. Edsel Bodden, a dentist, and MCW Global’s Fellowship 2020 Mentee. A casual visit to a dentist’s office sparked his interest in dentistry and set him on his path toward […]
For this article, we have the pleasure of talking to a young activist and leader from North Macedonia. Marko Paloski, a Senior System Engineer, is dedicated to improving his community. When his path crossed with MCW Global’s support, his view of the world was enriched with more opportunities and networks with people from around the globe. Initially, […]
