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 GODFREY EDSON MWAKIHABA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences | Mwanza, Tanzania | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to grow as a leader while collaborating with others to make real changes in my community. This fellowship will help me improve my skills, increase my impact, and connect my work with the UN principles and Sustainable Development Goals.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Raising Awareness of NCDs among Students
This project focuses on raising awareness of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS) among students. The goal is aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). The project aims to educate students in Mwanza Tanzania about major NCDS such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, emphasizing prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle practices for the health future nation. Through workshops peer-education sessions, and distribution of educational materials, the project seeks to empower students with knowledge that can reduce NCD risk factors and promote a healthier community.
About the Millennium Fellow
Godfrey Mwakihaba is a committed student at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania. He cares deeply about healthcare, community service, and personal growth. Godfrey takes part in academic and extracurricular activities that boost his leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Driven by a desire to make a positive difference, he wants to help improve health systems and tackle community issues. Through education and mentorship, Godfrey hopes to create a rewarding career that enhances the well-being of others and supports sustainable development.
