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 ORJI DIVINE KENECHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Lagos College of Medicine | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 5 & UNAI 6
" “Since my secondary school days, I've been passionate about helping young people live purposefully and make a positive impact. The Millennium Fellowship excites me because it offers a platform to turn that passion into sustainable projects that promote health, education, and empowerment. I look forward to collaborating with fellow change makers to create solutions that align with the Sustainable Development Goals and transform communities for the better.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Kairos (Girls Vision for The Future)
Project Kairos was my Millennium Fellowship initiative built around the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. The project focused on value, visibility, and voice affirming girls’ worth, addressing the barriers they face, and providing practical support that strengthened their well-being and future opportunities.
The project had three main components.
The first was a 3-day online sensitization campaign (Sept 29–Oct 1, 2025) which used flyers, videos, and engagement posts to highlight the value of the girl child, the inequalities they experience, and practical solutions communities can adopt.
The second was a school outreach held on the 29th of October 2025, where girls engaged in reflective conversations, received mentorship on identity and future potential, and learned about menstrual hygiene. At least 100 Vision & Self-Discovery Journals and 200 menstrual hygiene packs were distributed to reduce absenteeism, promote dignity, and help the girls reflect deeply on their strengths, aspirations, and long-term vision for the future.
The third component involved advocacy and documentation, including an advocacy video and partnerships with school counselors and community leaders to help sustain the impact beyond the Fellowship period.
Project Kairos advanced SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). The project reached at least 200 people online and directly impacted 200 girls physically through outreach, menstrual support, and self-development activities. Overall, Project Kairos empowered girls to recognize their value, embrace their potential, and contribute confidently to their communities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Divine Orji is a young lady whose life motto is Purposeful Living. She is a nursing student at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, where she was born and currently resides. Passionate about humanity, teenagers, and youth empowerment, Divine believes in equipping the next generation to live intentionally, create impact, and become drivers of positive change. Her commitment to this cause began in her secondary school days and continues through her active involvement in initiatives that promote community health, education, and equality.
Through her Millennium Fellowship project, Divine seeks to strengthen health education, foster sustainable skills, and contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She aspires to pursue advanced studies in global health and development, using her expertise to influence policy and design programs that protect dignity, improve lives, and expand opportunities for the next generation.
