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 KAREN WANTHIGA TAIRI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kenyatta University | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 15 & UNAI 1
" "Driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and community empowerment, I strive to create lasting impact through sustainable solutions. The Millennium Fellowship offers a platform to amplify my work in climate action, reforestation, and community engagement, aligning with the SDGs. I am eager to collaborate globally, learn from diverse perspectives, and transform ideas into tangible change for a greener, more resilient future." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING WITH ICT MONITORING
This project involves planting trees in different local primary schools to increase green cover and promote environmental awareness among students. Community volunteers, teachers, and pupils actively participates in planting and caring for the trees. ICT tools, such as GPS mapping and mobile data collection apps, are used to monitor tree survival and growth. The project contributes to climate action, biodiversity conservation, and youth engagement in environmental stewardship.
About the Millennium Fellow
Karen tairi, is an Environmental Studies and Community Development student based in Nairobi, Kenya. Passionate about sustainability and social impact, she has actively engaged in tree planting, watershed management, and community greening initiatives. Karen is committed to empowering communities through environmental education, climate action, and sustainable resource management. Her work reflects a deep dedication to creating a greener future while fostering community resilience and development.
