ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LIESSE DUSHIME, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
African Leadership University | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 6
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Impact and Controversy of Refugee Camps
This comprehensive research project, conducted by Dushime Butoyi Liesse, President of Break and Rebuild Africa, delves into the multifaceted realm of refugee camps, exploring their historical evolution, significance, and the dualities they present. The study meticulously examines the positive aspects, such as security provision, basic needs fulfillment, and economic contributions to host countries, juxtaposed against the negative implications, including limited opportunities, social conflicts, economic challenges, and environmental concerns. The project concludes with a nuanced perspective advocating for the retention of refugee camps while addressing their shortcomings, emphasizing the importance of humanitarian efforts, international cooperation, and sustainable solutions in managing the complexities of displacement crises.
About the Millennium Fellow
Liesse Butoyi Dushime is a student at African Leadership University, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership. She is a survivor of the civil war in Burundi in 2015, which is the reason why she has dedicated herself to pursuing a mission of promoting development through advocating for human rights, wildlife conservation, and quality education. She hopes to make a positive impact in her country and around the world.
