ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT DAVIS THURANIRA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
Kenyatta University Parklands | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2
" I believe that every human deserves a good chance to explore their full potential. We have a special duty to craft our society into its best shape and it's through collective effort that we accommodate everyone's strengths and aspirations. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: All-Inclusive Safe Space for Youths in Kenya
In Kenya, where there are 47.6 million people, 75% of the population is under 35, according to the results of the 2019 Population and Census. The work force in Kenya, which includes those aged 15 to 64, makes up 57% of the country's overall population, with young people making up 29% of that group. As a result, the majority of young people are jobless, ostracized, and subject to police harassment in addition to being denied access to essential services like healthcare and education. Therefore, this project aims to provide a platform for youth-to-youth sector-specific quality education sharing in order to be able to take advantage of opportunities to improve our overall well-being as youngsters. Our goal is to provide a peer-to-peer support network that helps young people, especially those with disabilities, to develop and pursue their ambitions. The community also aims to give them the chance to connect with and be open with their peers about their weaknesses and difficulties so as to find strength and refuge.
About the Millennium Fellow
Davis Thuranira is an ambitious, young and compassionate law student at Kenyatta University-Parklands Campus in Nairobi, Kenya. Davis is passionate about working with others towards a better society for everyone. As a kid, he would partner with his playmates to germinate tree seeds and donate seedlings to locals. Davis grew up advocating for social justice, equality and sustainable environmental practices which he continues to pursue zealously. Through his participation in several community groups, he pushes for a more active and altruistic citizenship. Davis believes that access to quality education can shape a better political, social and economic landscape in every society. Since his days as a student leader in high school, he has been fundraising to assist needy students to achieve their educational goals. Davis plans to team up with all stakeholders to promote the United Nations' Sustainable Goals besides other objectives which envision a better and safer world.
