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 SEBASTIAN ALUMBWAGE MWINUKA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 8 & UNAI 3
" Technology and knowledge have the power to transform lives, and I am passionate about equipping young people with the skills to create solutions for their communities. Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it offers a collaborative platform to amplify my impact, align my projects with the UNAI principles and SDGs, and learn from fellow change makers. Together, we can turn ideas into sustainable actions that shape a better future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: HUSKY: Overcoming Poverty in Tanzania
HUSKY(hustle Skype) is a digital platform (mobile app + website) designed to tackle poverty and unemployment in Tanzania by connecting entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and job seekers. Many people struggle to find economic opportunities, while others lack knowledge about available jobs or business funding. Through HUSKY, entrepreneurs can upload videos showcasing their businesses, investors and sponsors can discover promising ventures, and professionals can provide mentorship. The platform also includes forums for networking, educational resources, and a database of investment opportunities. By leveraging Tanzania’s increasing smartphone and internet penetration, HUSKY aims to bridge economic gaps, expose people to new opportunities, and empower communities with the right tools to overcome unemployment and financial struggles.
About the Millennium Fellow
SEBASTIAN MWINUKA is an ambitious young innovator and first-year Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic and Diagnostic Radiography student at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania. Born in Njombe Region in the southern highlands of Tanzania, he is a passionate coder, electronics enthusiast, and leader. Sebastian has founded initiatives such as the Knowledge Maniac program and the League of Super Thinkers (LOST), empowering youth to solve real-world challenges. Blending creativity with purpose, he is committed to technology, education, and community service, inspiring others to acquire digital skills and problem-solving abilities for a brighter future.
