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 YVONNE WAMBUI IRUNGU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
United States International University Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the platform to transform my personal experiences into advocacy, shedding light on the realities of domestic violence. Having grown up in an abusive household, I understand the profound impact it can have, and I am committed to using this opportunity to create awareness and drive change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Soles for Success
Soles for Success is a project dedicated to providing educational materials, including shoes, as well as menstrual hygiene education. It aims to support students' well-being, enhance learning experiences, and promote overall empowerment.
About the Millennium Fellow
Irungu Yvonne Wambui is a 20 year old smart ,bold and ambitious psychology major student at the United States International University Africa.She was born in the born in the capital city of Kenya,Nairobi. Growing up,her father was abusive and this had a toll on her,her siblings and mother.She vowed that she would never want anyone else to be put in the same position as her mother.She aims to create awareness on matters domestic violence .With a deep understanding of the psychological impact of abuse, Yvonne draws from her personal experiences to advocate for change. Through her work, she aims to empower individuals and communities to recognize, address, and prevent domestic violence. After graduation, Yvonne plans to continue her advocacy by starting up her own psychological firm , focusing on support and education for survivors.
