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 FRANCISCA MOHAMMED, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
African Leadership University Rwanda | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 5 & UNAI 9
" I am driven by a passion for women’s empowerment and youth development, and I believe the Millennium Fellowship will amplify my ability to create sustainable change. This opportunity excites me because it will allow me to collaborate with like-minded leaders, refine my skills, and align my work with the SDGs to make a lasting impact in my community and beyond. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: SheThrives: Holistic Support for Kayayei Girls
SheThrives is a holistic empowerment initiative designed to support Kayayei girls — young migrant head porters in Ghana’s urban markets. The project focuses on improving their health, hygiene, safety, and personal development through interactive workshops, menstrual hygiene support, health education, confidence-building sessions, and practical skills training. SheThrives aims to create a safe space where Kayayei girls can learn, grow, and gain the knowledge and tools they need to build healthier, safer, and more hopeful futures.
About the Millennium Fellow
Francisca Mohamed is an ambitious and driven student at the African Leadership University, passionate about women’s empowerment, leadership, and social impact. Born and raised in Ghana, she is committed to creating opportunities for young women and communities through initiatives that foster education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. She is the founder of the Hope Again Initiative, which focuses on empowering women and youth to unlock their potential. With her vision and resilience, Francisca aspires to become an influential public speaker and changemaker, advancing gender equality and contributing to Africa’s future
