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 JOHN TEMWANI THEWO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Zambia Great East Road Campus | Lusaka, Zambia | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" A deep commitment to sustainability, children's education, human rights, environmental Justice, peace and equality shapes who I am and the work I pursue. Being part of the Millennium Fellowship will strengthen my ability to turn advocacy into real community transformation. The skills I gain from the fellowship will enable me to create a greater social impact in communities, aligning my efforts with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to contribute innovative legal and advocacy solutions for building a more just and sustainable future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Eco-Friendly Futures
Eco-Friendly Futures serves students in lower-level schools, particularly young girls and boys in under-resourced communities. These learners often have limited access to information about sustainability, climate change, and environmental protection.
The project aims to educate and empower the younger generation by introducing practical lessons on sustainable living such as waste management, tree planting, and eco-conscious daily habits while also motivating them to remain in school.
By donating sanitary pads, books, and pens, the initiative addresses both educational and social barriers, ensuring that students especially young girls can learn with dignity, confidence, and hope for a greener future.
About the Millennium Fellow
John Temwani Thewo is a bright, young and socially conscious law student at the University of Zambia, currently in his fourth year. Born and raised in Zambia in the heart of Africa, Temwani has always been deeply committed to the pursuit of law and justice, with a focus on education, sustainability, human rights, and environmental Justice. This determination stems from his experiences in local communities and his unwavering dedication to social equality. Throughout his high school years and into his university journey, Temwani has actively participated in numerous volunteer projects and social movements, showcasing his passion, resilience and leadership skills. He aspires to work in a professional field where he can further advance these advocacies and contribute meaningfully to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and creates a meaningful impact both locally and globally.
