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 SUWEDI TAKILIMA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Lilongwe, Malawi | Advancing SDG 12, SDG 12 & UNAI 9
" "My commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through research, community engagement, and environmental stewardship fuels my excitement for the Millennium Fellowship. This platform will empower me to expand my impact, collaborate with like-minded change makers, and develop innovative approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability that create lasting benefits for communities in Malawi and beyond." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Plastic Action Project
Plastic Action Project is a student-led initiative at LUANAR aimed at combating plastic pollution in Mitundu community from September to December 2025. We will conduct a baseline survey to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices on plastic management, implement target awareness campaigns with hands-on activities, and then carry out a follow up survey to measure change. Our measurable goal is to reach at least 500 community members, achieve 40% increase in correct plastic waste handling practices, and establish at least one active community group championing sustainable plastic management.
About the Millennium Fellow
Takilima is a dedicated fourth-year Forestry student with a strong passion for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His academic interests focus on the intersection of environmental care and corporate responsibility. He is working on a research proposal examining how private companies in Malawi contribute towards the achievement of the SDGs, with a particular emphasis on environmental sustainability and social development.
Beyond academics, Suwedi is actively involved in various campus-based initiatives aimed at creating positive environmental and social impacts. He participates in community cleaning activities around the university and contributes to charitable efforts, including supporting less privileged students with essential items. Through both his scholarly work and extracurricular engagements, Suwedi strives to be a catalyst for change, promoting sustainable development in Malawi and beyond.
