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 NDAGHA SHABA NUKA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Malawi | Lilongwe, Malawi | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 15 & UNAI 9
" Leadership without proper training is usually less impactful. I do believe that the Millennium Fellowship will equip me with leadership skills that will sharpen my education and mental health advocacy roles. This will advance my goal of making social impact. I'm also sure that I will meet people from diverse background making a meaningful and long lasting social network. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Green Legacy Project
The Green Legacy Project: Restoring forests and restoring life, responds to pressing challenges aligned with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). We have noticed increasing deforestation, depletion of dams, and rising hot temperatures, which have led to serious effects such as climate change and the loss of nature. To address these threats, we propose a community-driven approach that focuses on tree planting initiatives, awareness campaigns, and civic education. These actions will not only help restore damaged ecosystems but also empower communities to adopt sustainable practices, protect biodiversity, and contribute to climate
resilience.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ndagha Nuka, is a young, bright mind and passionate. He was born and raised in Malawi, a small yet big country in South Eastern Africa. From a young age, he was interested in advocacy. When he was nine, he used to tell everyone that he wants to work with the United Nations particularly UNICEF so that he ensures that every child gets an education. He is passionate about leadership. In high school, he held various leadership positions such as president for the English,drama and Writer's club, class monitor, and chairperson for the graduation committee. Moving forward to University, he embarked on his education advocacy journey where he hold motivational talks in primary schools ensuring that students are inspired, motivated and heard. He also started his journey as a mental health advocate as he understand the importance of mental well being in people's daily lives.
