MC-Zambia Receives Vocational Training Accreditation

In October 2014, MC-Zambia received a certificate of accreditation by the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) to provide tailoring and computer courses. The accreditation will allow community members to receive official government certificates that can be used to obtain a job or start their own business following the training at the MC-Z Chanyanya Center.

MC-Rwanda Receives Vocational Training Accreditation

On September 1, 2014, the MC-Rwanda team received official approval from the Workforce Development Authority (WDA) to provide Computer Technician and Tailoring courses at the MC-Rwanda Center. With this accreditation, MCW-Rwanda will operate as a Vocational Training Center and all program graduates will receive official government certificates that can be used to obtain a job or to start a business.

MCW’s 17th YLR Mobilizes Youth to be Agents of Change in Local Communities

MCW’S 17TH ANNUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP RETREAT MOBILIZES YOUTH TO BE LOCAL CHANGE AGENTS OF CHANGE IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES New York, NY July 22, 2014 — MCW, an organization dedicated to empowering youth to become positive agents of change in their communities, convened thirty-seven young leaders from different corners of the world to participate in MCW’s 17th Annual Youth Leadership Retreat …

MCW to Hold 17th Annual Youth Leadership Retreat

MCW TO HOLD 17TH ANNUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP RETREAT Youth Representing 17 Nationalities Arrive in U.S. For Dynamic Leadership Training BURLINGTON, VT, July 10, 2014 — MCW announced today the arrival of thirty-seven youth from around the world to Champlain College in Vermont for MCW’s 17th Annual Youth Leadership Retreat. The diverse group, ranging from 16-25 years of age, is composed …

Youth Leaders from Kyrgyzstan and Maine Receive Alumni Ventures Fund Grant

MCW ANNOUNCES YOUTH LEADERS FROM KYRGYZSTAN AND MAINE AS RECIPIENTS OF 2014 ALUMNI VENTURES FUND GRANT Grant Provides Up to $5,000 and a Year of Mentorship for Alumni of MCW’s Annual International Youth Leadership Retreat NEW YORK, N.Y., June 9, 2014 — MCW, a New York-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to become positive agents of change in their …

MCW Completes Dental School Training and Equipment Installation in Tanzania

MCW Completes Dental School Training and Equipment Installation in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, June 3, 2014 –MCW announced today the completion of an infrastructure upgrade that will enable the dental school to digitize all record keeping, facilitate patient workflow and monitor procedures and revenue intake. The upgrade included the installation of practice management software at Muhimbili University of Health …

MCW’s Dental Clinic in Kipera Gets a Makeover

The Liana Cohen Dental Clinic in Kipera, Songea (est. 2005) received a fresh round of paint and new tiles this May, in preparation of the arrival of a dental outreach group in August.  

MCW Completes Training and Installation of New Software Equipment at MUHAS Dental School

On May 30, 2014, MCW announced the completion of an infrastructure upgrade that will enable the dental school to digitize all record keeping, facilitate patient workflow and monitor procedures and revenue intake. The upgrade included the installation of practice management software at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) School of Dentistry. During the ten-day training and installation program, …

MCW and MUHAS Celebrate Completion of Information Technology Installation

MCW and MUHAS Celebrate Completion of Information Technology Installation DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 – MCW and Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) representatives today celebrated the completion of the installation phase of a year-long information technology project at the MUHAS School of Dentistry in Dar es Salaam. The installation was led by team members …

MCW Commences Training for 112 Oral Health Care Professionals in Tanzania

MCW Commences Training for 112 Oral Health Care Professionals in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 – MCW announced today the beginning of on-site training for 112 oral health care professionals at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) School of Dentistry in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The three-week training program includes the installation of …