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 NGONI MUZONDO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Harare Institute of Technology | Harare, Zimbabwe | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2
Millennium Fellowship Project: Education and Awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance
4Developed public speaking and presentation skills: As the founder of the project, I have had numerous opportunities to present my work at various events and platforms such as the Pharmacists Indaba and the FAO RENOFARM Multisectoral collaboration. This has allowed me to refine my public speaking and presentation skills, enabling me to effectively convey the importance of antimicrobial resistance and stewardship to different audiences.
Expanded outreach and education efforts: By training tertiary students on AMR using virtual platforms and raising awareness during the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and through initiatives such as the AMR Awareness soccer tournament, I have been able to expand the outreach and education efforts of the project. This has helped to reach a wider audience and engage different demographics in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
Established sustainable antimicrobial stewardship societies: The ongoing project of registering antimicrobial stewardship societies in one university is a testament to the sustainability of our efforts. By empowering students to take an active role in addressing antimicrobial resistance, we are ensuring that the impact of our work will be felt for years to come.
Implemented educational seminars in secondary schools: The project's focus on holding educational seminars in 28 registered schools in the Glenview-Mufakose district demonstrates a proactive approach to raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance. By educating students about the implications of AMR and empowering them to become active stewards, we are laying the foundation for a future generation that is well-informed and committed to addressing this global health threat.
Provided leadership and career guidance programs: In addition to educating students about antimicrobial resistance, the project also includes leadership and career guidance programs. By building students' capacities in these areas, we are equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to become effective ambassadors for antimicrobial resistance and stewardship in their communities and future careers
About the Millennium Fellow
Ngoni Veddie Muzondo is aged 23 years. He is a fourth-year Pharmacy student at the Harare Institute of Technology in Zimbabwe. Ngoni is an ardent AMR champion and he founded the Students Against Superbugs Africa-Zimbabwean Chapter, which aims to raise awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and empower students to become advocates for responsible antibiotic use and stewardship. The chapter organizes activities, campaigns, and events to educate peers and promote positive behavioral changes. He also founded the Generational Stewards for Antimicrobials (GSA) initiative, targeting primary and secondary school students. This initiative aims to instill AMR stewardship from an early age. Ngoni has initiated four successful AMR campaigns and seminars in three colleges and is currently establishing two AMR clubs in three universities in Zimbabwe with the support of the Zimbabwean One Health AMR team. He has been using social media platforms, such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and TikTok, are used to raise awareness and promote responsible antibiotic use.
