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 […]

Ahmad Bakdah grew up in Syria, a country torn apart by war. He and his family had to build and connect with their community from scratch. These hardships made him realize how important peace is and how crucial it is to empower other individuals so they can one day grow and give back to those […]

Since Maria José Lovatón participated as an MCW Global Mentee in 2018, MCW Global became an essential part of her life and a supporting system for her as a young activist. Being involved with MCW Global grew her professionally and personally. Today, she is manifesting all this growth and support by implementing her Youth for Public Management initiative, thanks to the […]

MCW Global and MC-Tanzania brought together 26 oral health professionals from four African countries: Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia, in the Young Leaders Conference — Tanzania 2022, held in September. Noor Imran, the Conference Coordinator, highlights this event’s best parts and benefits, how it empowers young leaders and gives them the resources needed to contribute to their communities. […]