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 LYNNETTA GITONGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Strathmore University | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 1
Millennium Fellowship Project: EmpowerHER
The project aim was to empower and educate young individuals, with a particular focus on women, about their roles in leadership positions. By fostering awareness and providing skill-building opportunities, the initiative seeks to equip youth with the knowledge and confidence needed to take advantage of leadership opportunities. Through workshops, mentorship programs, and interactive sessions, the project aims to inspire and prepare young women to actively engage in leadership roles, promoting inclusivity and diversity in decision-making processes. The ultimate goal is to cultivate a new generation of informed and empowered leaders who can contribute meaningfully to their communities and beyond.
About the Millennium Fellow
Hello, I'm Lynnetta Gitonga, a fourth-year student at Strathmore University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Development Studies. My journey in academia has been a passionate exploration of how we can foster growth and transform communities into better places, with a particular focus on poverty alleviation. I firmly believe in the power of education to drive sustainable development to make a positive impact in my community and Country. I am more than privileged to be a part of the Millennium Fellowship, an inspiring initiative that connects young leaders like myself to work on projects aimed at advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. This experience will help deepened my commitment to driving positive change and fostering inclusive development
