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 NATAL WISHENGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kirinyaga University | Kirinyaga, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because I feel this is where I will be able to collaborate with my peers. Through this I will be able to shape my skills in advocacy , communication and leadership. By interacting with like minded people, we will be able to come up with solutions to life challenges in relation to mental health. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Fostering a culture of Mental Wellness.
Fostering a Culture of Mental Health is an initiative aimed at improving mental health awareness and creating supportive spaces in the community. Many people struggle because of stigma, limited knowledge, or fear of speaking about their challenges. This project helps address these gaps by offering simple awareness sessions, open conversations, and peer-support activities that encourage people to understand mental health and seek help when needed. By promoting knowledge, reducing stigma, and encouraging supportive interactions, the initiative works to strengthen overall well-being and build a community where individuals feel safe, valued, and able to talk about their mental health.
About the Millennium Fellow
Natal Wishenga is a Kenyan citizen. She is an ambitious Software Engineering student at Kirinyaga University. Her curiosity about technology began early, driven by a desire to create solutions that transform everyday life and address real-world challenges. Natal discovered a deep passion for community health and youth empowerment. She actively engages in advocacy efforts focusing on mental health, climate health, and broader community well-being. As Campus Ambassador for the Finding Me Community at Kirinyaga University, she has led initiatives to create safe, peer-led spaces where students can connect, share experiences, and develop practical skills that support their holistic wellness. Natal envisions combining her technological expertise with her passion for health and empowerment to develop inclusive, innovative solutions.
