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 GASPER PATRICK CHILONGANI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 13, SDG 5 & UNAI 6
" I am driven by the belief that environmental change begins with committed individuals who are willing to act. My journey, from being recognized as the best student in environmental conservation to participating in impactful sustainability projects, has shaped my vision for the future. As a Millennium Fellow, I can strengthen that vision, build partnerships, and help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: GIRLS for GREEN LEADERSHIP
Girls for Green Leadership (GGL) is a youth-led environmental initiative aimed at empowering young girls in schools and universities to become eco-leaders and climate action advocates in Tanzania. The project will establish eco-clubs, conduct sustainability competitions, launch awareness campaigns (both in-person and via social media), organize confidence-building sessions, and implement community clean-up drives. By engaging young women and their peers, GGL seeks to create a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility that continues beyond the project.
About the Millennium Fellow
Gasper Patrick Chilongani, born in 2005 in Dodoma, Tanzania, is a dedicated scholar and environmental advocate. He began his education at Amani Primary School, continued at Kikuyu Secondary School, and later attended Malangali High School, earning recognition as the best student in environmental conservation at both secondary and high school levels. Currently studying at the University of Dar es Salaam, Gasper has participated in various initiatives, including the Justice for Nature program, promoting sustainable environmental development. He aspires to lead environmental change and inspire communities while advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
