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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT IVYNE ONGALO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.

Kenyatta University | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 4

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Millennium Fellowship Project: KU MINDS UNITE

In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 3, focusing on good health and well-being, our collective effort at Kenyatta University seeks to diminish the social stigma surrounding mental health. This comprehensive social impact article explores the initiatives undertaken by Millennium Fellows to cultivate a community that not only understands but actively promotes mental well-being. Training students to become mental health advocates is another endeavor. With their broad knowledge of mental health, these ambassadors are able to actively raise awareness of mental health issues among their peers. Our principal aim is to ameliorate the social stigma associated with mental health at Kenyatta University. At Kenyatta University, mental health stigma is a significant barrier to seeking support and addressing mental health challenges. Many students feel ashamed or embarrassed to talk about their mental health, fearing judgment or discrimination. This stigma prevents individuals from accessing the necessary resources and support systems that could greatly benefit their mental well-being. Motivated by both personal experiences and observed struggles within the university community, our initiatives strive to enhance mental wellness.

About the Millennium Fellow

Ivyne Tanya Ongalo is young dynamic and industrious individual,born in the year 2004 in Nairobi,Kenya. She went through her primary education in Nairobi,her secondary education in Kisumu County and currently she is a second year student at the Kenyatta University. Growing up she was interested in swimming in which she contested in several swimming competitions. As she grew and was exposed to the world she became passionate in helping the less needy on the streets which gave her the thought of building a children's home to be able to help the needy children.

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