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 IVY MUTHONI KAMAU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kabarak University | Nakuru, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 16 & UNAI 3
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it provides a global platform to amplify solutions that matter, bridging technology, education, and gender equality. I do the work I do because I believe every young person, especially women, deserves access to opportunities, safety, and the tools to shape a future where their potential is fully realized. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Edge Thrive
Edge Thrive is a web and mobile platform designed to create a safer, fairer world for young people, especially girls and women. It provides a confidential space to report gender-based violence, access mental health support, and find learning and mentorship opportunities in STEM. The platform also empowers women in sports, especially contact sports like rugby, by giving them a safe community to share experiences, seek help, and access resources that protect their wellbeing. Edge Thrive connects users with legal support, expert guidance, and partner organizations fighting against harmful practices such as female genital mutilation. Whether it is a girl dreaming of joining rugby, a student seeking tech opportunities, or a survivor looking for justice, Edge Thrive is a trusted space where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to pursue their dreams.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ivy Muthoni is a dynamic Information Technology student and student leader at Kabarak University in Kenya. She currently serves as the President of the Kabarak University SSET Students’ Association (KUSSA) and the first female President of the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, where she leads initiatives that empower students and drive innovation. Passionate about technology, gender equality, and social impact, Ivy has developed AI-powered applications and led projects tackling issues such as gender-based violence, sports analytics, and inclusive education. With a strong interest in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, she aspires to harness technology and leadership to create sustainable, community-driven solutions.
