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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AIMABLE ITANGABYOSE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Kepler College | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 3 & UNAI 5

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" My passion for leadership and community development drives me to create opportunities where others see obstacles. The Millennium Fellowship offers a platform to refine my skills, collaborate with like-minded change makers, and align my work with the SDGs. I am excited to transform ideas into tangible solutions that empower communities and inspire sustainable change in Rwanda and beyond "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Start small and Dream big

Start Small and Dream Big” is a community-driven initiative I founded to empower young people in my rural area by helping them develop confidence, essential skills, and a growth mindset. The project is built on a simple belief: even the smallest effort can create meaningful change when combined with passion, teamwork, and a vision for the future.
The project began with very limited resources, but with a strong purpose to support youth who lack opportunities, guidance, or pathways to personal development. I worked with local young people to help them improve their communication skills, leadership abilities, creativity, and problem-solving. By organizing small group sessions, mentorship activities, and learning support, the project created a safe and encouraging environment where young people could grow and discover their potential.
Through this initiative, participants learned to set goals, believe in their abilities, and take steps toward improving their lives. The project demonstrated that you do not need money or perfect conditions to make an impact; you just need determination, consistency, and a big dream.
“Start Small and Dream Big” continues to inspire young people to take action, build their skills, and pursue meaningful opportunities, proving that real change begins with small steps and a big vision.

About the Millennium Fellow

Aimable Itangabyose is a dedicated young leader and aspiring project manager from Rwanda. Born in 2004 and raised in a rural area, he graduated from Petit Séminaire Saint Pie X – Nyundo, where he led the school’s brass band and founded debate clubs to inspire critical thinking. He later worked with World Vision Rwanda in program monitoring, gaining experience in community development. Aimable is passionate about education, teamwork, and using leadership to create sustainable social impact across Rwanda.

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