Sharon Matongo has been engaged with MCW Global for the last five years in several capacities – from an alumna to serving as Media and Communications Coordinator. The 28-year-old from Zimbabwe, who recently graduated from Columbia Law School reflects on her motivation to be a part of MCW Global and why the work of the […]
New York, NY- October 15, 2024- MCW Global held its 5th edition of the Community Leaders in Africa Internship Program between June 1 and October 1, 2024. The program provides an internship opportunity to the Young Leaders Program alumni to develop their community development skills and equips them to address communities’ pressing needs worldwide. As […]
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 […]
Categories2024About the Program What is it? The Global Ambassador Program is an opportunity open to all mentor graduates of the Young Leaders Programs (Young Leaders Fellowship and/or Young Leaders Conference) and interns of the Community Leaders in Africa Internship Program. This Program offers the alumni a unique opportunity to become Global Ambassadors who will serve […]
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, […]
