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 HAZEL MUKWEDEYA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Midlands State University | Gweru, Zimbabwe | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 7
" It's as simple as thid, "Be the change you want to see". My passion for my desired projects is helping me tackle SDGs 3 & 5 by ensuring there are equal opportunities at well-being for all. Coming from a place where mental health resources are scarce and the mental health needs of men are constantly being ignored, being a fellow will push me to break through barriers, challenge the system and be a force for the change I want to see. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Mindful Men Matter
Mindful Men Matter is a mobile application designed to address the mental health challenges faced by men in Zimbabwe. Recognizing the stigma and lack of access to mental health resources, this app aims to provide a safe, confidential, and accessible platform for men to seek help, share their experiences, and receive professional guidance. With Zimbabwe's rising suicide rates and mental health issues, particularly among men, Mindful Men Matter is positioned to fill a critical gap in the country's healthcare system.
About the Millennium Fellow
Hazel Mukwedeya is an ambivert who thoroughly enjoys exploring how functions of the brain impact behavior. She is passionate about tackling issues to do with substance abuse, binging and addiction, and suicide prevention. She thoroughly enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, being grounded and listening to nature. Hazel also enjoys reading books especially medical journals that explore brain structures and functions. Hazel lived in Canada for 7+ years and has had the priviledge of seeing mental health being addressed from a first world perspective and would like to impliment what she has seen and experienced to Zimbabwe so as to challenge the stigmatization around mental health. Hazel hopes to becaome a Clinical Psychologist in the near future.
