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 DORCAS WANGUI KAIRU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Mount Kenya University | Thika, Kenya | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 16 & UNAI 3
" I believe change starts with awareness and action. As a Millennium Fellow, I'm excited to amplify conversations around mental health and use technology to connect, educate, and inspire my community toward a healthier, more inclusive future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Green Minds
Green Minds: Eco-Wellness Through Tech is a student-led initiative at Mount Kenya University – Thika Campus that integrates mental health awareness with environmental action using technology. The project engages students and community members in activities such as tree planting, nature walks, clean-ups, and community gardening, while a digital platform supports the initiative by offering eco-wellness tips, tracking participation, and hosting virtual challenges that promote both climate action and emotional well-being.
Green Minds advances SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land), and embodies UNAI Principle 2: Capacity Building by empowering youth to become environmentally conscious and mentally resilient. Scheduled for launch on December 12, 2025, the project combines nature-based activities with user-centered digital innovation to inspire healthier minds and a healthier planet.
About the Millennium Fellow
Dorcas Kairu is a Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) student at Mount Kenya University and an active leader in various campus clubs and associations. Passionate about creating positive change, she advocates for mental health awareness and support among students. Through her leadership, Dorcas fosters inclusive spaces where peers can learn, connect, and thrive academically and emotionally. Her dedication to both technology and community well-being reflects her commitment to building a balanced, empowered, and forward-looking society.
