ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2021
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In 2021, over 25,000 young leaders on 2,000+ campuses across 153 nations applied to join the Class of 2021. 136 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 2,000+ Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2021 is bold, innovative, and inclusive.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT JOYCE NGINA NGUTTU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021.
United States International University Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because I will be gaining the skills necessary to benefit others through social impact alongside like-minded peers. It is truly an honor. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EmpowerME Initiative
EmpowerME Initiative envisions a society where children and youth enjoy their basic rights and lead an empowered and dignified life. To strengthen family bonds and self-worth; simultaneously empowering family and community through education/training.
The project aims to transform the lives of vulnerable children and youth by rescuing, rehabilitating, and reintegrating them back into their communities and families. The target is 50 vulnerable children and youth by end of December 2021.
About the Millennium Fellow
Joyce Nguttu is a third-year student at United States International University - Africa pursuing a degree in International Business Administration. Her passion lies in education - she is driven by the strong belief that everyone should have access to a high-quality education.
She is also a youth researcher with her university and has contributed to various projects that have positively impacted the lives of young Kenyans.