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 TRACY TRINITY KANTHUMBA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences | Blantyre, Malawi | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" The belief that everyone deserves equal access to quality care drives my passion for inclusive healthcare. The Millennium Fellowship excites me because it will help me sharpen my creativity, adaptability and leadership to expand my global reach and make a tangible, collaborative impact aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs. "
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
Tracy Trinity Kanthumba is a passionate final-year physiotherapy student at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi. Born and raised in Malawi, she has turned local challenges into motivation for global impact. Through programs like the Aspire Leaders Program, she has engaged with peers worldwide, learning diverse approaches to social change. Tracy leads a community-based rehabilitation project improving healthcare access for people living with disabilities. She envisions scaling such work beyond Malawi, advocating for equity and inclusion in healthcare. Tracy aspires to become a global health professional, advancing initiatives that ensure healthy lives and well-being for all.
