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Voices of the Decade: Akuzike Phiri
For the past decade, MCLD’s work has been shaped by incredible people. Voices of the Decade is a new interview series featuring the leaders, partners, and changemakers who helped build our community. Their answers are human, thoughtful, and an encouraging reminder of MCLD’s impact. In this interview, Akuzike Phiri, a climate activist from Malawi, shares…
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Supporting our Wellbeing and Mental Health
With youth mental health practitioners and advocates from Malawi MCLD organized a global call in May 2026 in collaboration with our Youth Task Force to explore self-care and mental wellness. We heard from two youth mental health practitioners and advocates from Malawi about the stigmas that are attached to mental health and how we can…
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Voices of The Decade: Rowlands Kaotcha
For the past decade, MCLD’s work has been shaped by incredible people. Voices of the Decade is a new interview series featuring the leaders, partners, and changemakers who helped build our community. Their answers are human, thoughtful, and an encouraging reminder of MCLD’s impact. This second interview features Rowlands Kaotcha, President and CEO of The…
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Communities Know Best: Reflections from the Kenya Launch of Community-Led in Practice
Reflections by MCLD’s Cathy Amenya On Friday, 27 February, MCLD Kenya and the Aga Khan Foundation hosted the launch of Community-Led in Practice: We Power Our Own Change, published by Routledge. The volume brings together contributions from over 30 practitioners, academics, NGO leaders, and community leaders from across the globe, offering practical guidance on centering…