ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AMA FRANCESCA DASSINIE EKONDAHO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
African Leadership University Rwanda | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 16, SDG 16 & UNAI 8
" As a Millennium Fellow, I am thrilled to gain access to a network of like-minded
individuals and resources that will amplify the impact of La Foire Aux Idées. This
opportunity will equip me with the skills and insights necessary to refine our project, expanding its reach and effectiveness in empowering young Ivorians. It also aligns perfectly with my career goal of becoming a policy analyst, allowing me to develop the analytical and strategic capabilities essential for crafting policies that foster peace and prosperity in West Africa. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: REINS: Research and Empowerment Institute for New Solutions
The REINS Institute is a youth-driven initiative that fosters peace, political stability, and sustainable development in Africa. We empower young people through leadership training, civic education, and innovative solutions, such as AI-driven election monitoring. By addressing the root causes of instability, promoting inclusive governance, and amplifying youth voices, the REINS Institute aims to build resilient communities and inspire a new generation of changemakers committed to sustainable peace and justice.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ekondaho Ama Francesca Dassinie, commonly known as Francesca Ekondaho, is a student at the African Leadership University in Rwanda, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership focusing on policy and advocacy. Originating from Côte d'Ivoire, Francesca is passionate about impacting diplomatic relations in West Africa and is deeply committed to empowering and mobilizing youth to strengthen peace, security, and prosperity. As part of La Foire Aux Idées, a youth community project, Francesca works to provide academic guidance to young Ivorians and equip them with knowledge about their country and the world.
