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 WINNY CHEPNGETICH MUNEI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Egerton University Njoro | Njoro, Kenya | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 4, SDG 8 & UNAI 6
" My passion for educational empowerment is rooted in my belief that access to learning transforms lives and communities. I am so excited to be selected for I know my knowledge will impact thousands of students in my community.The Millennium Fellowship will equip me with the skills, networks, and global perspective to expand my project on reintegrating school dropouts, aligning it with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to collaborate with like-minded leaders to create lasting change through education and social development "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Not Simps for Drugs
Not Simps for Drugs is a youth-led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about drug abuse and promoting mental health among young people. The project creates safe spaces for open conversations, fun activities, and peer support to help youths cope with emotional, social, and financial challenges in healthier ways. Through interactive discussions and creative outreach, we aim to empower our generation to make informed choices and live drug-free lives.
About the Millennium Fellow
Winny Munei Chepngetich, born and raised in Kenya, is a sociology student passionate about social justice, gender equality, and educational empowerment. She has actively participated in youth leadership forums, advocacy projects, and community initiatives, including research on reintegrating school dropouts and equipping them with skills for a better future. Through her leadership and dedication to sustainable development, she aims to influence policy, strengthen community resilience, and advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, making a lasting impact locally and globally.
