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 DAVINA VARELIAN KANAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 9, SDG 10 & UNAI 6
" I believe in building systems that empower communities through inclusion, security, and innovation. My work focuses on fostering decentralized technology to give individuals greater control over their resources and identities. The Millennium Fellowship will help me refine my leadership skills, collaborate with change makers, and translate my vision into tangible impact aligned with the UN SDGs—creating tools and opportunities that last." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Generation Tech Space (GTS)
My project Generation Tech Space (GTS) is all about making sure everyone—especially young women, students from rural areas, and people with disabilities—has a fair chance to explore and succeed in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through innovation and creativity. We know that STEM fields can feel out of reach for many, so we create hands-on learning experiences, mentorship programs, and innovation challenges to spark curiosity and confidence. For example, we run robotics training, tech boot camps, and school outreach programs to introduce students to the exciting world of technology. We don’t just teach—we inspire. Our projects, like creating solar-powered devices and food preservation technology, allow young minds to see how STEM can solve real-world problems. At GTS, we work hard to break gender barriers in STEM by ensuring that girls and young women have the support, resources, and role models they need to thrive. Our mission is simple: to make STEM accessible, fun, and impactful for everyone.
About the Millennium Fellow
Davina Kanan, a passionate biomedical engineer , STEM advocate and always Called a "STEM QUEEN" dedicated to transforming education and empowering underrepresented youth in Tanzania and Africa . She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Generation Tech Space (GTS), leading initiatives that bridge the gender gap in STEM, inspire innovation, and nurture future leaders. Her journey from overcoming societal challenges as a young village girl in a low-income community to excelling academically and winning prestigious accolades like "Best Innovator of the Year" by TAHLISO and recognition at the Tanzania Women in Engineering Conference—fuels her commitment to change.
At GTS, she design and implement programs that deliver hands-on STEM education, mentorship, and digital skills training. By reaching thousands of students across rural and urban areas, Her work empowers young women and marginalized communities to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She firmly believe that educating one girl uplifts an entire nation, and she strive to create opportunities that turn potential into progress.
Her vision extends beyond individual achievement; she is driven to foster an inclusive, innovative environment where every aspiring mind can contribute to sustainable development through "STEM4SDGS" Campaign.
