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 THERESE MUTUYIMANA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Rwanda Busogo | Butare, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 13 & UNAI 9
" Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it offers an incredible platform to enhance my creativity and expand my networking opportunities. The program is designed to encourage innovative thinking, allowing me to collaborate with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds. This exposure will not only help me refine my creative skills but also inspire new ideas that I can apply to my projects in crop science and content creation; Also the fellowship provides a unique opportunity to connect with a global network of changemakers, mentors, and leaders. Building these connections will be invaluable as I work towards making a meaningful impact in my community and beyond. This experience will undoubtedly open doors to new opportunities and collaborations that will further my growth both personally and professionally. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Green Giving Project
Green Giving project is a project which was focused on two main SDGs, zero hunger and climate action, in this project we planted and distributed over 1000 fruit trees in our community while prioritizing mothers and the elderly. It is a project that impacted over 500 people in our community, and we have been following up with the families who received the fruit trees and the results are promising.
About the Millennium Fellow
Mutuyimana Thérèse is a dedicated Crop Science student at the University of Rwanda, where she actively contributes to the academic and professional growth of her peers as a volunteer at the university's Career Center. Passionate about empowering fellow students, Therese is a co-founder of the Rwanda Crop Science Student Association, fostering collaboration and innovation among aspiring crop scientists.
In addition to her academic pursuits, she is also a committed volunteer in Rwanda Village Community Promoters, where she develops her leadership and communication skills. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects a deep commitment to community service and agricultural advancement, positioning her as a future leader .
