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 EMMANUEL KABANGO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Malawi | Lilongwe, Malawi | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 6
" I'm thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because I'm passionate about harnessing the power of media and community-driven initiatives to break the silence around mental health issues. Through this fellowship, I aim to amplify my impact, foster meaningful connections, and co-create solutions that promote emotional well-being and resilience. I'm excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals, leverage collective expertise, and contribute to a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Mindful Campus Initiative
Our project is a comprehensive student-led project designed to address the critical and growing mental health challenges on campus. History and observation show that students are significantly affected by issues like depression, anxiety, and stress, exacerbated by factors such as academic pressure, poverty, and relationship difficulties (heartbreak). As it stands, we have lost over 5 students to suicide hence the urgent need of this project.
Our multi-faceted approach includes awareness campaigns (seminars, posters), creative expression events (Mind & Mic Open Night), direct peer-to-peer outreach (door-to-door), and the establishment of a sustainable online support platform. Our mission is to create a university environment where mental health is openly discussed, support is readily available, and no student feels alone in their struggle.
We extended our project to secondary school students to spread awareness of mental health and to prepare them for career choices and university life so as to minimize stress in University.
About the Millennium Fellow
Emmanuel Kabango is a Media for Development student at the University of Malawi, driven by a passion to support individuals navigating challenges, particularly mental health issues. Currently spearheading a mental health initiative, Emmanuel aims to create a community where people can support one another in facing their struggles. With a focus on addressing the rising suicidal cases among males and university students, he aspires to foster a culture of empathy and understanding. As an ambitious individual, Emmanuel is committed to reaching out to those in need and making a positive impact in his community.
