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 OMARY SHUKURU RUMANGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College | Moshi, Tanzania | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 8
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it’s a chance to grow, learn, and work alongside others who care about making a real difference. I do this work because I believe everyone deserves dignity, understanding, and access to healthcare—no matter who they are or where they come from. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Echoes of Self
Echoes of Self: A Mental Health Project for Teenagers and Young Adults
"Echoes of Self" is a mental health project designed to help teenagers and young adults navigate the often turbulent waters of identity formation, self-discovery, and the unique mental health challenges they face. The title evokes the idea of exploring the various "voices" within themselves their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and
experiences and understanding how these"echoes" shape their sense of self and overall well-being.
The primary target audience is individuals aged roughly 13-25. This age group experiences significant developmental changes, academic pressures, social anxieties, and the increasing influence of social media, all of which can impact
their mental health. "Echoes of Self" aims to empower teenagers and
young adults to understand their inner world, develop healthy coping mechanisms, build supportive connections, and ultimately foster a stronger sense of self and improved mental well-being. By acknowledging and exploring the various "echoes" within, young people can navigate their journey towards a more resilient and fulfilling life.
About the Millennium Fellow
Omary Shukuru Rumanga is a medical student at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College in Moshi, kilimanjaro ,Tanzania. He is passionate about public health, youth empowerment, and tackling health-related stigma. As a secretary of the Red Ribbon Initiative, Omary works to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, promote testing, and create safe spaces for open conversations. He believes in the power of education and community engagement to drive change and hopes to combine his medical expertise with leadership to improve healthcare access for underserved populations.
