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 ASPHAT KATONGOLE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Makerere University | Kampala, Uganda | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: Transform256
Transform256 is an independent project led by Millennium Fellow Sophie Kituyi alongside other fellows;Ratif Ssemujju, Lisa Ayebare,Esther Ginamara,Elizabeth Nyinebirungi,Collins Arinaitwe,Asphat Katongole,Natuhwera Bruno,Anderson Kyakoonye and William Nsubuga. Transform256 addresses issues of quality education access to the younger generation.The project aims to engage with members of the secondary school community(both students and educators) to reflect on social issues through open discussion that simultaneously appreciates technology as a means of knowledge attainment as well as the intention to groom among the teenagers crucial leadership skills.In addition to the planned physical workshops scheduled at various secondary schools, project Transform256 will conduct a minimum of three online events during the Millennium Fellowship period (August - November, 2023).Additionally, a chat room will be available for students and educators alike to convene and share ideas on how best to better the education sector in our communities.We are aiming to reach about 400 people combined across events.
About the Millennium Fellow
Asphat Katongole, a dynamic and community-focused student, has a strong leadership record. With a keen interest in ecofeminism, she engages in campaigns for female empowerment. Born on May 6, 2001, into a Baganda Muslim family, Asphat excelled academically, graduating at the top of her class from Seeta High School. She pursued Civil Engineering at Makerere University. Committed to mentorship and diversity, Asphat's impact resonates, driving innovation and technological advancement. Her transformative leadership seeks opportunities to make meaningful contributions, fostering change in technology and ecofeminism.
