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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arusha-Tanzania, 23-27 September– Our affiliate, MC-Tanzania in partnership with the Foundation for Preventative Health (FPH) and SKYGEN International Foundation, proudly launched the third cohort of the Community Health Fellowship Program for 2024-2025. The five-day workshop prepares the next generation of young health leaders to combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through preventative health […]
MC-Tanzania’s Dental Therapist Outreach Training Program aims to ensure improved community dentistry for all Tanzanians, a goal toward which its team works tirelessly every year by conducting various forms and activities. One of the forms is by enhancing the capacity (ability to set up and carry out Dental Outreach (Education, Screening, and Treatment) for primary […]
From June 24-25, MC-Tanzania participated in the Afya Check campaign, in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam, a massive health camp that travels the country, where people can go and have their health screened for free. This campaign, known as the Afya Check Community Outreach Program (ACOP), is an extension of a popular Afya Check media […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – March 20, 2024 – MC-Tanzania, in a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Health (MoH), the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), and the Tanzania Dental Association (TDA), marked World Oral Health Day (WOHD) on March 20 under the theme “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Body.” Honoring […]
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 […]
