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 NJAVWA SILWENGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Copperbelt University | Kitwe, Zambia | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 17 & UNAI 6
" I'm anxious and driven to create real and lasting change not just in my community but the country and world at large and I feel this fellowship will equip me with the tools I need to do that. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: MentWell
"The Copperbelt University Millennium Fellowship class of 2025 did
a group project called MentWell. A student-Led project addressing mental health challenges among medical students at Copperbelt University. Recognizing the high academic pressure and the stress
associated with failing tests (which often leads to part-time status), the project created safe spaces for dialogue, peer support and shared
coping strategies. Through interactive sessions and peer to peer
engagement, MentWell directly reached over 100 students,
fostering resilience and promoting mental wellbeing during exam periods."
"MentWell primarily serves medical students at Copperbelt University School of Medicine. This group faces unique challenges due to:
• High academic pressure from demanding coursework and frequent examinations.
• Institutional rules such as being placed on part time status after failing a single course, which increases stress and anxiety.
• Limited access to mental health resources, making peer support essential.
Our audience includes:
• Undergraduate medical students across different years of study.
• Students experiencing exam related stress, burnout or anxiety.
• Those seeking safe spaces to share personal struggles and coping strategies.
• Peers interested in building resilience and supporting one another through lived experiences.
By focusing on this group, MentWell creates a supportive community that normalizes mental health conversations, strengthens peer connections and empowers students to thrive academically and emotionally."
About the Millennium Fellow
Njavwa Silwenga is a final-year Public Health student and a committed Christian with a passion for promoting sustainable solid waste management and proper hand hygiene. He is dedicated to reducing waterborne diseases in his community and envisions a healthier, cleaner Zambia through awareness, education, and practical interventions. Driven by faith and a strong sense of responsibility, Njavwa actively seeks innovative solutions to environmental and public health challenges, aiming to inspire others to take action toward sustainable living and improved community wellbeing.
