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 CHRISTINE MAKENA ALBERT, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Chuka University | Chuka, Kenya | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 17 & UNAI 3
" Joining this program, I am excited to expand my knowledge, sharpen my skills, and connect with like-minded individuals committed to driving positive change.
The Millennium Fellowship program will equip me with skills and knowledge to amplify my efforts in promoting education, digital literacy, and sustainable agriculture in her community. Therefore, I will be able to implement impactful projects that directly address poverty, empower youth, and create lasting economic opportunities. My ultimate goal is to inspire a new generation of change makers who can continue building a more prosperous future for all that has eradicated poverty. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Dream Initiatives
Dream Initiatives empowers community members to utilize their available
resources—especially land—to improve their livelihoods. Most families in my community own land,
yet due to financial instability, lack of agricultural knowledge, or inadequate market access, these
lands remain underutilized. The project therefore seeks to turn this latent potential into sustainable
income-generating ventures through agriculture-based training, mentorship, and community
mobilization.
About the Millennium Fellow
Christine Makena Albert is a hardworking, motivated and driven young lady from Kenya. Currently, she is a law student in Chuka University where she continues to cultivate her leadership and advocacy skills. Christine is deeply passionate about achieving a future with no poverty in her community. She believes that empowering individuals through quality education, digital skills, and sustainable agriculture is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Her vision is to create opportunities that uplift and transform lives, ensuring that every person has the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
