Our Stories
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.
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…
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…
CategoriesStories Turning Personal Struggle Into Community Activism: Veronica’s Mental Health Advocacy
Veronica Silas, an alumna of the 2021 Young Leaders Fellowship, is an inspiring advocate for mental health and empowerment, especially…
CategoriesStories Ibrahim on his Activism and How MCW Global Support Empowers Girls in Nigeria’s Gombe State
Ibrahim Bello, 2023 MCW Global Mentee from Nigeria put his efforts and activism into improving his community in Gombe State.…
Layers of Leadership: Nevila’s Dedication to Art and Youth Activism
Nevila Muka, a freelance artist from Albania and a keen painter with a degree in urban planning, has been engaged…
Tino, MCW Young Leaders Program Alumnus, on his Journey from Zimbabwe to Belgium, and the Inspiration for his Book “The Black Opportunity”
In this insightful interview, Tino Chibebe, a start-up operator, board member, and author from Zimbabwe, talks about what moving to Brussels,…
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…
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…
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…