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 YANKHO JR THAWANI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Malawi University of Science and Technology | Thyolo, Malawi | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 1, UNAI 3
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it empowers me to translate my passion for immunology into tangible impact, particularly in advancing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. This fellowship provides a unique platform to collaborate with like-minded peers, expand my knowledge, and contribute to creating a healthier, more equitable world "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Youth Ment Project
Youth Ment is an initiative focused on promoting youth mentorship to inspire students across Malawi to pursue higher education, with particular emphasis on closing gender gaps in education and STEM fields.
About the Millennium Fellow
Yankho Thawani, a 22-year-old born in Nkhotakota, Malawi, is an aspiring immunologist studying at the Malawi University of Science and Technology. Passionate about SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being, Yankho is dedicated to advancing public health and improving healthcare outcomes in Malawi and beyond. His acceptance into the Millennium Fellowship reflects his commitment to leveraging his knowledge in immunology to address pressing global health challenges.
