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 ALEX KIPKEMOI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Cooperative University of Kenya | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 2 & UNAI 9
" Creativity and adaptability fueled by systems thinking drive both my art and my work. Becoming a Millennium Fellow would provide the ideal platform to refine these strengths and apply them more effectively. The skills, mentorship, and global collaboration offered through the Fellowship will deepen my ability to design impactful solutions that address real community challenges. With a focus on schools and local communities, my goal is to make social impact more tangible and sustainable. By aligning with the UNAI principles and SDGs, this opportunity will equip me to contribute meaningfully to global best practices for a more just and inclusive world. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Pamoja Twaweza: Empowering Communities to Thrive
The Pamoja Twaweza: Empowering Communities to Thrive project strengthens urban livelihoods by promoting sustainable, low-cost farming solutions that directly support SDG 1: No Poverty. Through the Urban Sustainable Farming Initiative, the project trains women, youth, and low-income households in vertical gardening, seedling production, and agribusiness skills using recycled materials and limited space. Participants gain practical knowledge to grow their own food, create income streams, and reduce household expenses. The project also enhances environmental conservation through recycling workshops and community clean-ups. By combining skills development, food security, and economic empowerment, the initiative helps build resilient, self-reliant urban communities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Alex Kipkemoi, born on February 2, 2003, in Oloshapani Location, Narok South Constituency, Narok County, is a bright and globally competitive student pursuing Disaster Management and Sustainable Development at The Co-operative University of Kenya. A proud Kenyan from Sogam Village, Alex is deeply passionate about environmental conservation and promoting clean energy solutions. His commitment to sustainability reflects his vision of building resilient communities and protecting natural resources for future generations. Through education and advocacy, he aims to drive impactful change in both local and global settings.
