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Inspiring Stories

Out of all the work we do, it is the young leaders and community members we meet along the way that inspire us to continue striving for a world where they are all educated, holistically healthy and economically secure. Learn about how we’re trying to co-create this vision with changemakers in all corners of the world.

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Exploring Life Beyond Borders: Zanyar’s Journey of Leadership and Inspiration

Zanyar Salih, a young Iraqi leader, dared to dream beyond borders and his homeland. Now residing for over a year…

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Art, Activism, and the Path of Change: The Journey of Mijide Kemoli

Mijide Kemoli, 28, living in Nairobi, Kenya, loved art and design since she was a kid. Ten years ago, she…

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Self-Discovery and Giving Back to Community: Insights from Edsel

A seemingly random moment can teach us a lot, especially if we are open to finding meaning and ways to…

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Leading by Example| An Interview with Marko Paloski

For this article, we have the pleasure of talking to a young activist and leader from North Macedonia. Marko Paloski,…

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Lisa Hussain On Building Resilience as a Young Leader: Have a Growth Mindset

Lisa Hussain, 28, grew up in Guyana, South America, mostly hearing that she must marry, bear children, and have nothing…

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Protecting Children’s Rights in Syria: Ahmad’s Encouraging Initiative

Ahmad Bakdah grew up in Syria, a country torn apart by war. He and his family had to build and…

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Alumni Ventures Fund is Empowering Young Women in Uganda through Skill-UP Project

30 women and girls in Uganda will be supported through a women-led self-help group to develop the skills they need…

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Bound to Help Her Community: Maria on how Alumni Ventures Fund Strengthens Youth Advocacy in Peru

Since Maria José Lovatón participated as an MCW Global Mentee in 2018, MCW Global became an essential part of her life and a supporting…

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MCW Global Continues to Build Capacities of Young Oral Health Professionals in East and Southern Africa

MCW Global and MC-Tanzania brought together 26 oral health professionals from four African countries: Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia, in the Young Leaders…