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 VANESSA NJERI GICHERU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Nairobi KNH Campus | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 3 & UNAI 6
" My passion for holistic healing stems from a belief that true wellness encompasses both the body and soul. The Millennium Fellowship represents a unique platform where I can amplify this vision by collaborating with global changemakers committed to sustainable development. I'm excited to harness the skills and insights from this fellowship to innovate in healthcare, ensuring my work not only heals but also empowers communities in alignment with the UNAI principles and SDGs. Together, we can create a future where compassionate care and sustainable impact go hand in hand. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: HPV Awareness Project For Adolescent Girls
My cohort and I have all at one point or another been to the Kenyatta National Hospital wards. We have all witnessed a lot of cervical cancer cases causing significant morbidity and mortality to women. We felt that a significant percentage of this was very preventable and we decided to start a project that involves talking to female adolescents aged 10-13 in the KNH pediatric ward and their caregivers and teaching them easy to understand ways of preventing such.
The project entails educating them about HPV, cervical cancer and the vaccines available. We also have future plans to expand the project to schools and homes around our environment and hope to reach more women.
About the Millennium Fellow
Vanessa Njeri Gicheru is a dedicated doctor with a passion for holistic healing and well-being. Born and raised in Kenya, Vanessa has always been driven by a deep sense of compassion and a calling to serve others. Her journey in medicine is intertwined with her unwavering faith in God, which guides her in providing care that nurtures both body and soul. Vanessa’s commitment to her profession is matched by her enthusiasm for personal growth, hobbies, and her involvement in the community. She aspires to make a lasting impact through her medical expertise and serve others as much as she can while giving back to the community.
