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 NIKIWE MUMBA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Malawi | Lilongwe, Malawi | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 15 & UNAI 9
" "I believe every person, regardless of ability, has the right to learn, grow, and contribute fully to society. My advocacy for inclusion is rooted in the vision of a world where diversity is celebrated as strength. As a Millennium Fellow, I am excited to learn, collaborate, and turn this vision into action breaking barriers, amplifying unheard voices, and building pathways where everyone can thrive, ensuring that no one is left behind in achieving SDGs." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Green Legacy Project
The gree legacy : restoring forest, restoring life responds to pressing challenges aligned in SDG 13 (Climate Action)and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
We have noticed increased deforestation, depletion of dams, and rising hot temperatures, which have led to serious effects like climate change and 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
Nikiwe Mumba is a passionate Malawian educator and advocate for inclusive education. She was born and resides in Malawi. With over 10 years teaching experience, she is committed to ensuring that learners with special needs are fully included in education and national development. Throughout her teaching experience and involvement with different organisations that advocates for inclusion, she has championed strategies that eradicates barriers and create opportunities for all learners. Currently pursuing a bachelor's of education in social studies at the University of Malawi she has continued to engage with the school community to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for a stronger future. Nikiwe aspires to develop more leadership skills as she further engage with learners with special needs and the community as whole and provide her contribution towards the development of the United Nations sustainable goals.
