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 MWANGI PETER BANTON MUGURO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Mount Kenya University | Thika, Kenya | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 3, SDG 10 & UNAI 6
" "I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers me the unique opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals, deepen my understanding of social justice, and actively contribute to global efforts toward achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. This fellowship will allow me to amplify my impact and create lasting positive change in my community and beyond." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Empower Me
The EMPOWER ME project is a collaborative initiative led by Millennium Fellows Elizabeth Maina, Vincent Kinuthia, and Peter Mwangi at Mount Kenya University. It addresses the critical issue of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and its broader implications for mental health, equality and community well-being. TFGBV including cyberstalking, online harassment and image-based abuse is a global challenge impacting nearly 40% of women and causing significant psychological harm such as anxiety, depression and trauma (UN Women; UNFPA)【12】【13】.
The project adopts a holistic approach by raising awareness, advocating for gender equality and promoting mental wellness within and beyond the university. EMPOWER ME aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 5 (Gender Equality), and 10 (Reduced Inequality), reflecting its commitment to fostering inclusivity and safety in digital and physical spaces (UNESCO; UNFPA)【11】【13】.
Through workshops, campaigns and collaborations the initiative emphasizes the importance of addressing harmful social norms, empowering individuals and creating safer environments for everyone. By focusing on community engagement and advocacy EMPOWER ME contributes to building a society that values mental health and gender equality without leaving anyone behind.
About the Millennium Fellow
Peter Banton Muguro Mwangi is a Kenyan student at Mount Kenya University, pursuing a degree in Community Development. Throughout high school, he actively engaged in social justice movements, fueling his passion for advocating for equality and fairness. Peter aims to work in a professional field where he can champion social justice and contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. With skills in leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem-solving, he is committed to making a positive impact in his community and promoting sustainable development on global scale.
