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 MICHAEL MUSA MUSEMBI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
African Leadership University Rwanda | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 8 & UNAI 3
" Being a Millennium Fellow allows me to amplify my impact on my community by using my skills in Software Engineering to address critical social issues such as Female Genital Mutilation and early forced marriages. I am driven by the belief that with the right education and mentorship, young people can create lasting change in society. This fellowship is a step towards making that vision a reality for me and my community. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Jenga Vijana Program
The Jenga Vijana Program aims to tackle the issue of children's education being disrupted by traditional circumcision practices. Inspired by personal experiences, I'm passionate about ensuring every child has access to quality education, free from harmful traditions. Through advocacy campaigns and partnerships with local leaders and NGOs, we're raising awareness about the dangers of these practices. By bridging the gap between harmful traditions and accessible education, we're working towards a fairer society where all children can thrive.
About the Millennium Fellow
Michael is a young ambitious youth that's passionate about social justice and community giveback. Michael comes from Kenya and lives in the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi. He is a Software Engineering student at African Leadership University and seeks to use his skills to educate his community on challenges such as Female Genital Mutilation and forced early marriages. Michael has been involved as a mentor to high school students through the Equity Group Foundation in Kenya and seeks to expand his impact to a greater community.
