ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ALBERT NIYONSENGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
African Leadership University Rwanda | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 16 & UNAI 6
" I may know the issue from my close friends, not the big community perspective. I aim to gain the right skills that foster human-centered design and bridge the gap between different stakeholders, from leadership to making a social impact and the environment. Most importantly, the Millennium Fellowship will provide knowledge about SDGs and give me the foundation for my project to keep working even after the fellowship. This fellowship will also lend a hand in building connections with like-minded people and fostering collaboration with shared vision organisations. Can't wait! "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Kijiji
The Kijiji project is a community-centered health platform inspired by traditional African village conversations to improve health literacy, well-being, and access to culturally relevant health information. It aims primarily to engage youth aged 15-24, though its resources and programs serve all age groups. The Kijiji project is a community-centered health platform inspired by traditional African village conversations. Its mission is to improve health literacy, well-being, and access to culturally relevant health information. While its primary focus is on engaging youth aged 15-24, the resources and programs offered by Kijiji are designed to serve all age groups, including adults. Kijiji creates opportunities for intergenerational dialogue and empowerment to address health issues, reduce stigma, and mobilize communities through accessible, participatory formats.
One of the pilot programs within Kijiji is "Kijiji Talks," which utilizes TED Talk-style events, including panels, debates, and workshops, centered on mental health and other key health topics aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). Initially, the program has reached over 700 youth across schools and universities in Rwanda, with plans for a wider official launch and partnerships aimed at sustainably promoting community health. Kijiji Talks blends traditional and modern communication methods to enhance knowledge sharing and advance health equity, supported by local health experts and multi-sector collaboration.
Overall, Kijiji and the Kijiji Talks pilot program aim to build an inclusive health movement that empowers youth and communities in Rwanda and across Africa to become agents of transformative health change. This project aligns with the goals of the Millennium Fellowship by providing culturally tailored health education driven by social impact and fostering leadership for sustainable development.The Kijiji project is a community-centered health platform inspired by traditional African village conversations. Its mission is to improve health literacy, well-being, and access to culturally relevant health information. While its primary focus is on engaging youth aged 15-24, the resources and programs offered by Kijiji are designed to serve all age groups, including adults. Kijiji creates opportunities for intergenerational dialogue and empowerment to address health issues, reduce stigma, and mobilize communities through accessible, participatory formats.
About the Millennium Fellow
Albert Niyonsenga is a sharp, young, and globally competitive sophomore at African Leadership University. He was born and raised in Kigali, Rwanda. At a glance, he has always been passionate about the beauty behind technology, its application in healthcare, and mental health rooted in African traditions. Throughout his gap year and currently in his college years, he has successfully organised various philanthropic projects and volunteered for socially impactful movements; through her outstanding leadership, he plans to continue. He aspires to be a programmer change-maker who can build ethical tech-powered solutions for the community and contribute to developing the United Nations' Sustainable Goals.
