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 SETRICK WAJAMBUGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Makerere University | Kampala, Uganda | Advancing SDG 6 & UNAI 9

" "I am thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because it’s an opportunity to amplify my passion for restoring degraded landscapes. I believe that by nurturing nature, we not only heal the Earth but also empower communities. This fellowship will be a catalyst for innovative solutions and a platform to inspire others to join in the green revolution." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Kikoni Community General Clean-Up
This project is a community clean-up activity in Kikoni, addresses the pressing issue of litter and waste management in a densely populated area housing approximately 70% of Makerere University students.
The goal is to enhance the environmental health of Kikoni while fostering a sense of community responsibility and ownership among residents and students alike.
Engaged participants in hands-on activities and educational campaigns, and hope to instill sustainable practices that lead to long-term improvements in waste management and community pride
The social impact of this project seeks to create a cleaner, healthier Kikoni, enhancing the quality of life for all its residents and setting a precedent for future environmental initiatives.
About the Millennium Fellow
Wajambuga Setrick is a forestry student from Makerere University in Uganda. He hails from the the Elgon region region which faces alot of landslides and his journey is aimed at restoration of the affected areas. Setrick really cares about fixing damaged land. He loves learning about forests and how to make them healthy again. As a Millennium Fellow, Setrick will work with other people from around the world to find new ways to protect the environment.





