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 STACY GRACE AKINYI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kisii University | Kisii, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 2, SDG 4, SDG 8 & UNAI 9
" Being a Millennium Fellow is an opportunity to amplify my impact, connect with like-minded change makers, and create sustainable solutions that empower communities. I do this work because I believe every action, no matter how small, can spark lasting change "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Lakeside Communities Empowerment
This project targets vulnerable and marginalized communities around Lake Victoria, particularly women and girls involved in transactional sex for fish. It empowers them with alternative, sustainable livelihoods through green solutions such as making eco-briquettes, tree planting, and smart agriculture. The initiative also engages people with disabilities and addresses climate concerns, aiming to provide both economic empowerment and environmental benefits. The project has successfully completed its idea and initial implementation stages.
About the Millennium Fellow
Stacy Grace Akinyi is a dedicated youth leader and the current Chair for Africa for SDGs at Kisii University, where she actively champions sustainable development initiatives across campus and the wider community. Recently selected as a Millennium Fellow, Stacy is committed to using this platform to drive impactful projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With a deep passion for community empowerment, she focuses on creating practical solutions that address social, environmental, and economic challenges. Her leadership blends vision with action, inspiring fellow students and community members to take ownership of change and work collectively toward a more equitable and sustainable future.
