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 MASENGESHO BLESSING FRED, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Rwanda Huye | Butare, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 1
" Creativity and adaptability, driven by systems thinking, inspire both my art and my work. Joining the Millennium Fellowship will further enhance my collaborative skills. The expertise I gain through this program will help me create a more tangible social impact in schools and communities, aligned with UNAI principles and the SDGs. I am eager to develop my anticipatory competence, allowing me to envision innovative approaches to learning and creativity. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Feeding Street Children
The "Helping Street Children" project is a comprehensive initiative designed to address the multifaceted challenges faced by street children through a holistic approach that combines immediate support, educational empowerment, and community reintegration. The project aims to provide essential services including nutrition, healthcare, safe shelter, and psychological support for children aged 5-18, with a particular focus on unaccompanied minors and those from extreme poverty backgrounds. By implementing strategic outreach programs, protection services, and skill development workshops, the project seeks to build trust, offer educational opportunities, and create pathways for long-term improvement in these children's lives. Key intervention strategies include mobile support teams, legal advocacy, trauma-informed care, life skills training, and collaborative partnerships with local government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders. The ultimate goals are to reduce vulnerability, increase school enrollment, enhance employability, and facilitate positive community reintegration, ultimately offering street children hope, support, and tangible opportunities for a better future.
About the Millennium Fellow
MASENGESHO Blessing Fred is a bright, young, and globally competitive medical student at the University of Rwanda. Born and raised in Rwanda, he is currently studying in Huye. From a young age, Blessing has been deeply passionate about advocating for children's rights and combating malnutrition. His drive and dedication stem from his experiences within the international community and his unwavering commitment to social action. Throughout his high school years and now in college, he has successfully organized various projects to support children, demonstrating his outstanding leadership. Blessing aspires to enter a professional field where he can further advance these causes and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
