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 EVYON NTINYARI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kenyatta University | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because I believe in the power of young people to transform their communities. My passion lies in promoting mental health awareness and creating spaces where youth feel seen, supported, and empowered. I do this work because I know firsthand the impact of mentorship and belief just as others have believed in me, I want to be the person who uplifts, inspires, and helps others realize their potential. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The THRIVE Project: Mental Health and Wellness
The Thrive Project is a campus-based initiative dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and community wellness among university students, especially those facing academic stress, mental health challenges, and limited access to resources. Through education, engagement, and support programs, it empowers students to prioritize well-being, reduce stigma, and build supportive networks.
During the Millennium Fellowship, the project created tangible impact by hosting events, including a mental health session at Awjama Cultural Centre in Eastleigh, Kenya, engaging over 50 students in open discussions on wellness and coping strategies.
Building on this work, I co-founded the **MindRise Foundation** with other Fellows, now a community of 100+ members that empowers youth through mental health education, skills development, and leadership opportunities. This experience strengthened my leadership, community mobilization, and created a platform for ongoing impact, with plans to expand events and safe spaces further.
About the Millennium Fellow
Evyon Ntinyari is a fourth-year student at Kenyatta University, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Statistics. Driven by a passion for social impact and community wellness, she has cultivated strong skills in communication, advocacy, and project management through her involvement in various student associations and youth initiatives. Evyon aims to leverage her background in economics and her commitment to sustainability and mental health awareness to create meaningful change and foster well-being within her community and beyond.
