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 ZOTHILE ZULU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National University of Science and Technology Zimbabwe | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Advancing SDG 12, SDG 13 & UNAI 9
" "My work is driven by a passion to see people become good stewards of the environment so they can, in turn, experience a better quality of life. I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because this is the ideal platform for me to enhance my skills and make a more meaningful impact. Passion alone does not equate to the improvement of livelihoods." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Down to Earth
This initiative aims to tackle the growing issue of litter and improper waste management in Bulawayo, focusing on the widespread plastic waste problem. With the municipality currently unable to manage the high volume of waste, the goal is to raise awareness about waste segregation and existing recycling sites. Through educational campaigns, workshops, and community clean-up drives, we will encourage responsible waste practices, promote waste separation at the source, reduce plastic consumption, and highlight alternatives like recycling and composting. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to contribute to cleaner streets, healthier environments, and a more sustainable future for Bulawayo, while reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste.
About the Millennium Fellow
Zothile Zulu is an enthusiastic and dedicated student from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Forest Resources and Wildlife Management at the National University of Science and Technology. With a deep appreciation for nature, Zothile recognizes the correlation between environmental health and quality of life. Zothile advocates for sustainable practices in her various spheres of influence and leads by example. As an alumna of the prestigious Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, she had the opportunity to study abroad for a semester. This experience challenged her to translate her passion into meaningful action and develop the skills needed to make a significant impact in her field. Zothile aspires to further enhance her skills and make a meaningful impact to the sustainable development goals.
