Photo of Diana Aldabergenova Hands for Humanity  is a social impact initiative that addresses global inequalities in access to education, clean water, and child protection. The project aims to promote children’s rights and social justice through awareness campaigns, volunteer engagement, and educational outreach. I grew up believing that education is not a privilege - it is a right. That access to clean water is not luck - it is a necessity. That having a parent to guide and

I'm from Nigeria and I am a pharmacist by training and a social entrepreneur by passion. I run an agri-food brand which is into the production of healthier food options and we also provide alternatives to single-use plastics using food innovations. What we do is we provide foods that nourish the people and protect the environment all at the same time.

Promise Anyanwu is a Class of 2024 Millennium Fellow from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She also was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2025 MCN Stories competition. Promise joined Adrija Das of Team MCN to talk about her experience with the Millennium Fellowship. The interview has been edited for clarity and length by Team MCN.

Innocent Nsengimana is a Class of 2024 Millennium Fellow from the University of Rwanda Nyagatare. He also was named as Runner-Up in the 2025 MCN Stories competition. He joined Adrija Das of Team MCN to talk about his experience with the Millennium Fellowship. The interview has been edited for clarity and length by Team MCN.