Since 2014, the MC-Tanzania Dental Therapist Outreach Training Program has played a key role in improving oral health care for underserved communities in Tanzania. It began in the Mbeya region and expanded to the Tanga region in 2016. In the last four years, the program focused on providing hands-on training for final-year dental therapist students […]
CategoriesStoriesNow in her ninth year with MC-Tanzania, Program Officer Sara Mtagwa remains motivated by the organization’s mission. She emphasizes that being part of MC-Tanzania provides her with opportunities for professional development, engagement with diverse communities, exposure to various challenges, and participation in innovative projects that foster continuous learning and growth. “Being part of a team […]
October 12, Chanyanya, Zambia– Continuing its commitment to promoting sports in rural areas, MC-Zambia hosted a five-day tennis training program from October 8-12, marking the official launch of the Tennis Court at the Community Center in Chanyanya. Around 90 children from MC-Zambia’s Literacy and Numeracy classes came from all over different Chanyanya communities to learn […]
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 […]
MC-Zambia has provided educational programs and services for the Chanyanya community of the Kafue District of Zambia for the last ten years. Making strides towards its mission to achieve greater levels of education, MC-Zambia started this year with efforts and activities addressing some of the community’s most essential and pressing needs in education and its […]
Zanzibar, Tanzania – March 4-7, 2024 – MCW Global held its 10th Africa Programs Seminar from March 4th through the 7th in Zanzibar, Tanzania, continuing a yearly practice of gathering together team and leadership from the organization and all Affiliates, MC-Rwanda, MC-Tanzania, and MC-Zambia. Each Affiliate was represented by the Country Manager, two Program Team […]
Together, we celebrated the incredible decade-long journey of MC-Rwanda and witnessed how MC-Zambia stands as an example of dedication and positive change. This month, we will elaborate on the fantastic work of the Miracle Corners- Tanzania (MCT), in this way concluding all the three unique journeys of MCW-Global’s affiliates in Africa. With the help of Dr. Deodatus Mtasiwa, MC- Tanzania Board Chairperson, and […]
While appreciating the contributions of MCW-Global, we always have to keep close to the heart the importance of its three affiliates in Africa: MC-Rwanda, MC-Zambia, and MC-Tanzania. As you are already familiar with the impressive work that MC-Rwanda is doing, through this piece, we are drawing your attention to MC-Zambia. In this article, Robert Mukwiza Sakutaha, MC-Zambia’s Program Officer, […]
The distance from New York to Rwanda is around 11,300 kilometers (7,021 miles). However, for MCW Global’s and MC-Rwanda’s staff, this may not seem far. They are close thanks to the shared mission and their joint work to address communities’ pressing needs by empowering current leaders and preparing leaders of tomorrow. Established in 2008, with its Youth Community […]
Coincidentally enough, while I was thinking about the intro of the piece Leadership in Dentistry, I underwent teeth cleaning procedure here in Prishtina, the capital city of the Republic of Kosovo. It is a common, and sometimes unpleasant procedure needed for good oral hygiene. Depending on where you are living, you might be familiar with this […]
