What is it? MCW Global, The Kofi Annan Foundation, and the Africa Alliance of YMCAs have joined forces to implement the Sawa Project, which aims to equip young mental health professionals, community organizers, and advocates in six Eastern African countires- Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda with the skills, resources, and networks needed to […]
CategoriesStoriesShawn Crosby, an MCW Global alumnus, believes that one of the most impactful moments of his involvement with MCW was realizing the power of community and the value of diverse perspectives. Coming from Cleveland, Ohio, Shawn feels that MCW Global opened doors and opportunities he may never have encountered otherwise. Through MCW Global, he gained […]
CategoriesStoriesBrendan Schultz, from Hawai’i, an MCW Global alumnus and part of the second cohort of MCW Global’s Abraham Magid Educational Scholarship Program (AME), in this piece, reflects on how MCW Global has shaped his leadership skills, deepened his connection to its mission, and influenced his personal growth. As the Founder and Executive Director of United […]
CategoriesStoriesElizabeth Moyo, a Board Member of MC-Zambia, shares the motivations behind her ongoing commitment to the organization and its mission. “What motivated me to be part of the MC Zambia Board then and still motivates me now is the change we can bring to our communities and improve their lives. Changing lives no matter the […]
New York, New York, January 27, 2025– From January 27th to 29th, 2025, MCW Global hosted the 2025 Young Leaders Conference – North America Edition, via Zoom, bringing together young people aged 22-27 from Canada, and the United States. Over the course of three days, through carefully selected speakers and training materials, the Conference focused […]
CategoriesStoriesHuma Nasir, 2021 Young Leaders Fellow, and MCW Global Mentor, reflects on her engagement with MCW Global and how it has shaped both her personal and professional growth. “My journey with MCW Global began as a mentee in the Young Leaders Fellows program, and over the past three years of serving as a mentor, I […]
For the second year, MCW Global launched the Abraham Magid Educational Scholarship Program (AME), awarded to MCW’s Young Leaders Fellowship Program alumni interested in furthering their education and passionate about their community. This round of the AME supported three MCW Global alumni: Brendan Schultz (USA), Hannah Gomani (Malawi), and Valeria Cerpa (Peru)- bringing the total […]
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 […]
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 […]
New York, NY, February 9, 2024 – MCW Global launches the Abraham Magid Educational Scholarship Program (AME), awarded to MCW’s Young Leaders Fellowship Program alumni who are passionate about their community and interested in continuing or furthering their education. The AME Scholarship was created by Richard Magid, a longtime friend and supporter of MCW’s work […]
