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 CORNEL ONDEGO OMUKAMANI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Nairobi Parklands | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" "Rooted in the realities of a society where poverty and gender inequality are woven into the fabric of daily life, I’ve found my calling in challenging the status quo. Enlightenment through education and a relentless pursuit of knowledge have ignited within me an unwillingness to accept these injustices. The decisive inspiration to join the Millennium Fellowship came from *Why Nations Fail*, a book that, despite its age, speaks with startling relevance to the systemic issues plaguing Sub-Saharan Africa and the world. It is my belief that this program will empower me to not merely envision, but to actively dismantle the entrenched cancers of gender inequality and poverty, paving the way for a more just and equitable future." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Jucordana Children's Book Drive
The Jucordana Children’s Book Drive is a literacy-focused initiative aimed at collecting and distributing books to community centers and orphanages. It seeks to bridge the educational gap by providing access to resources and fostering a love for reading. Through activities like reading sessions and direct engagement, the project empowers children, addresses literacy challenges, and identifies opportunities to support their broader educational and creative growth.
About the Millennium Fellow
Cornel Savai is a dedicated Bachelor of Laws student at the University of Nairobi, deeply committed to sustainable development and social justice. Born and raised in Kenya, Cornel is passionate about the concept of poverty eradication and the promotion of gender equality, alongside ensuring access to clean water and creating sustainable cities. His volunteer work with HIV/AIDS patients at Beacon of Hope Kenya, coupled with his legal studies, has fueled his drive to create a more just and equitable world, blending his legal knowledge with hands-on experience to make a meaningful impact.
