July 19, 2024, New York, NY – MCW Global’s 27th Young Leaders Fellowship convened in New York City and Vermont from July 9th to July 18th, uniting a global cohort of emerging leaders. This immersive program, held at NYU’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) and Champlain College facilities, equipped participants with the essential tools to […]
On June 18, the MCW Global team had a fruitful meeting with the Zambian Ambassador to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Chola Milambo. The team updated him on our Affiliate, MC Zambia’s impactful work in improving the community lives in Chanyanya, Zambia including the child & adult literacy program, ICT program, nutrition program, and […]
On June 20, MCW Global partnered with Shared Interest and led a discussion on leadership, as part of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Social Impact Leaders Forum, an initiative launched by Shared Interest. Shared Interest’s leadership forum and tour are designed to expose diverse students to careers in social impact investing, innovative finance, […]
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, […]
Lisa Hussain, 28, grew up in Guyana, South America, mostly hearing that she must marry, bear children, and have nothing else to think about as a woman. Amidst external discouragements, and hardships faced while growing up in a developing country, Lisa, raised by a single mother, turned her path into an inspirational one. She participated […]
