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 RONALD ATUHAIRE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Makerere University | Kampala, Uganda | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" "I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it provides a unique platform to collaborate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating meaningful change. This fellowship will allow me to amplify my impact in leveraging technology for social good, particularly in empowering communities through innovative solutions. I do the work I do because I believe in the power of technology to transform lives and drive sustainable development." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: MpaMpe
MpaMpe is an indigenous Ugandan word meaning, give me I give out. Created to solve the challenge of reduced access to quality education due to financial constraints and health affecting challenges among university students.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ronnie is a dynamic and multifaceted tech enthusiast and social entrepreneur hailing from Uganda. Currently, in his third year at Makerere University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Ronnie is deeply entrenched in various tech-related endeavors, showcasing his relentless drive for innovation and social impact.
As the co-founder of MpaMpe, a pioneering crowdfunding startup dedicated to tackling financial barriers in education, Ronnie has spearheaded initiatives that bridge the gap between technology and societal challenges. Under his leadership, MpaMpe has garnered recognition, including being among the top 50 finalists in the prestigious Google Students Solution Challenge in 2022.
Moreover, Ronnie plays a pivotal role as the lead researcher at Farm Zenith, an initiative aimed at revolutionizing agricultural practices in Uganda. His research efforts focus on leveraging technology to address climate unpredictability, land scarcity, and poverty within farming communities.
Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, He has made significant contributions to the tech landscape as a Microsoft and Wolfram Ambassador, Twilio Champion, Notion Campus Lead, and GDSC Lead facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing within global tech communities. Additionally, his tenure as a technical writer at Dignited underscores his ability to distill complex tech concepts into digestible content for wider audiences.
His commitment to empowering communities and leveraging technology for positive change is evident in his active participation in events such as PyCon and blockchain gatherings, where he shares insights and experiences with fellow enthusiasts.
As he continues his journey through Makerere University and beyond, Ronnie remains steadfast in his aspirations to leave a lasting legacy of innovation and social impact. Connect with Ronnie : https://linktr.ee/Atuhaire
