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 APPOLINAIRE MANIRAKIZA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver, Canada | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 3 & UNAI 1

" I am deeply committed to enhancing healthcare and education access for underserved communities. I believe young minds have incredible potential, and with the right mentorship, resources, and efforts, they can exceed expectations. My journey has been shaped by those who believed in me and supported my aspirations. Now, I aim to lead in medical research, inspire others in the field to serve, and advocate for a stronger education system. With a focus on better education, good health, leadership, and research, I am confident we can create a future where everyone has access to quality healthcare, making everything truly awesome. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Boost Their Health
Boost Their Health is a community-driven initiative designed to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension and diabetes by promoting better nutrition, physical activity, and health awareness. Starting in Rwanda, the project empowers families with hands-on education, vegetable gardens, and chickens, providing fresh produce and eggs for improved nutrition. With workshops and fitness coaching, the program fosters long-term health habits. By the end of four months, the goal is to support 120 families while building a model for sustainable, scalable health solutions.
About the Millennium Fellow
Appolinaire Manirakiza is pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Since childhood, Appolinaire has been passionate about the power of Medicines. Born and raised in Rwanda, Appolinaire witnessed firsthand the challenges of accessing essential medicines and the limited educational opportunities, especially for girls. Through his studies and leadership in research, he aims to improve public health systems and advance homeopathic medicine. After graduation, Appolinaire plans to pursue a master’s and a PhD in medical research, leading efforts in public health to enhance medical delivery systems and ensure good health for all.


