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 ESTHER WANGITHI MARIA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | Juja, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 17 & UNAI 9
" My motivation stems from the belief that health is a matter of dignity and access. The Millennium Fellowship offers a platform to collaborate and innovate, helping to lead the charge in creating a more equitable and sustainable health future for Kenya and beyond. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: TuaMind
This project focuses on promoting mental health awareness among youth, particularly on university campuses, while providing alternative approaches to traditional therapy. It also explores integrating AI into mental health support. The initiative successfully organized events that raised awareness and connected attendees with opportunities to access mental health services, helping students engage with their well-being in innovative and accessible ways.
About the Millennium Fellow
Maria Esther Wangithi is a final-year Clinical Medicine student at JKUAT,Kenya, driven by a deep passion for healing both patients and broken systems. Her leadership experience has extended her focus from clinical care to policy and advocacy, guided by the conviction that health is a matter of dignity, equity, and access. Born in Eastern Kenya, a purpose-driven changemaker, she's committed to leveraging innovation and collaboration to address Africa’s most pressing healthcare challenges. With a particular interest in the ethical and inclusive use of AI to bridge gaps in care, she's open to collaborations, mentorships and impact-driven conversations.
