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 PERIS NEKOYE NYONGESA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
University of Nairobi Parklands Campus | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 2
" Assertiveness, empowerment, evaluation and assessment, drive my work. Being part of Millennium Fellowship will enhance these skills collaboratively to ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision making in political, economic and public life. The skills I gain from the Millennium Fellowship will make my social impact on women and girls more tangible and aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to increase my anticipatory competence by envisioning new ways of learning and creativity. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: She Speaks Power
She Speaks Power is an independent project led by Millennium Fellow, Peris Nekoye. It addresses issues in line with ending all forms of discrimation against all women and girls everywhere. It aims at not only achieving balanced participation of women and men in political and public participation, but also combating gender stereotypes and sexism.
The project aims to engage with members of the University of Nairobi community (both students and faculty), and eventually the greater community, to reflect on issues through open discussion that simultaneously fosters a deeper appreciation for gender equality.
During the Millennium Fellowship period, She Speaks Power will host a minimum of four online events. These events will be a mix of open mics, workshops and roundtable discussions. I am aiming to reach to reach about 150 people combined across all events.
About the Millennium Fellow
Peris Nekoye is a young & bright professional not only passionate about law & development but also ensuring healthy lives & promoting well being for all at all ages. She is involved with community-led organizations to help advocate for meaningful & productive societies.
She focuses on her goals & understands the steps needed to achieve them. Peris also works with other team members to initiate solutions to problems. She has an insatiable year for personal accomplishments & substantive societal growth.
Peris aspires to be in a professional field where she can cultivate her advocate skills further, & provide her own contribution in the development of the United Nations' Sustainable Goals.
