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 MICHAEL WILLIAM OTIENO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Nairobi | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 15 & UNAI 9

" As a Millennium Fellow, I am part of a dedicated cohort where I can both learn from and challenge my peers in a collaborative environment that hones my leadership skills and broadens my perspectives on social challenges. The program goes beyond theoretical discussions, urging us to develop actionable plans for real-world impact. This Fellowship serves to equip me with the skills, knowledge, and network to elevate my social impact efforts, enabling me to contribute meaningfully to positive change in my community and beyond. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Roots And Rejuvenation Campaign
Our community-led project is on a mission to bring positive change to both the environment and the lives of local residents. Our goal is to plant 1,000 trees each month in select counties, prioritizing areas where our team has roots to lessen the load when it comes to accessibility and community engagement, it’s easier if at least one of us knows the land and the people. We’re emphasizing low-maintenance native species, fostering ownership and collaboration by involving local authorities, engaging environmental experts and partnering with nurseries for a reliable tree supply. We also aim to tackle the challenge of community cleanliness through regular clean-up programs, incorporating waste separation for recycling and exploring ways to repurpose collected plastics. Community sensitization is what it’s all about. Through workshops and general participation, residents get familiar with the importance of tree planting and waste management. Regular updates, monitoring tree growth, and engaging with residents, schools, and businesses to ensure transparency and that there’s actual impact. Promoting environmental responsibility is the end game. The only way we can move forward is if everyone feels responsible for taking a step. So we’re not just planting trees, we’re rejuvenating communities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Michael William Otieno is a motivated and imaginative student of architecture at the University of Nairobi, currently preparing for his thesis year. Michael's journey in architecture has been transformative, opening his eyes to the critical importance of sustainability and the profound impact and responsibility people have over their environment. This awareness ignited a deep commitment in Otieno to make a tangible difference in his community, leading him to actively participate in neighborhood-led greening initiatives and waste collection campaigns. Now, Michael is eager to expand his efforts, seeking innovative ways to broaden his impact and contribute to a more sustainable future.








