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 DOROTHY MWALE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences | Blantyre, Malawi | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 10 & UNAI 2
" Empathy and humility, shaped by systems thinking, guide both my physiotherapy training and my work in social impact. Joining the Millennium Fellowship will allow me to strengthen these qualities through collaboration and learning from diverse perspectives. The skills I gain will help make my project, Inclusion Starts With Us, more effective and aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to expand my ability to design community-centered approaches to healthcare and inclusion, ensuring that people with disabilities are recognized, valued, and supported. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: DISABILITY AWARENESS and INCLUSION CLUB
The Disability Awareness and Inclusion Club is an initiative created to tackle the challenges faced by children with disabilities in Malawi, including stigma, discrimination, and limited access to early rehabilitation services. These barriers often delay critical intervention and prevent many children from attending school or participating fully in their communities.
The project focuses on establishing inclusive and supportive spaces where children with disabilities and their caregivers can connect, learn, and feel empowered. It aims to increase understanding of disability rights, build caregiver confidence, and promote early rehabilitation as an essential step toward greater independence.
By reducing stigma and encouraging community involvement, the initiative works toward improving overall well-being and promoting equality. It aligns with international development goals such as SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
In essence, the project is dedicated to fostering dignity, inclusion, and meaningful opportunities for children with disabilities and their families, helping to create a more informed and supportive community.
About the Millennium Fellow
Dorothy Mwale is a final-year physiotherapy student dedicated to advancing disability inclusion and strengthening communities. Her project, Inclusion Starts With Us, uses community-based inclusive development (CBID) to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and expand access to rehabilitation. Inspired by the resilience of people with disabilities, she approaches her work with empathy, humility, and ethical responsibility. She is committed to supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting inclusive healthcare and ensuring that underserved populations are empowered to live with dignity.
