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 OWAMIE KUTEMBA MAKAYI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Zambia Great East Road Campus | Lusaka, Zambia | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 4 & UNAI 6
" My passion for gender equality and empowerment fuels my commitment to creating inclusive spaces where every voice is valued. As a Millennium Fellow, I am excited to amplify this mission, collaborate with like-minded change makers, and transform ideas into tangible impact aligned with the SDGs. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Girls Lead for Change
Girls Lead for Change: Promoting Education, Ending Early Marriages, and Empowering Girls in Leadership. Is a project that focuses on educating girls and children in schools, their parents and the community about the dangers of child marriages and the the importance of education in order to empower them for leadership. It is a response to the problem that affect our country Zambia and the globe.
About the Millennium Fellow
Owamie Makayi is an ambitious and visionary student leader dedicated to academic excellence and social impact. Currently serving as President of the University of Zambia Sociology Association, she has a proven record of fostering unity among students in sociology, criminology, and rural sociology. Her leadership journey began as Projects Coordinator, where she successfully initiated educational trips and collaborative projects. Passionate about social development, equality, and youth empowerment, Owamie continues to inspire her peers through her commitment to service and innovation. She aspires to use her skills to drive meaningful change in both local communities and the wider world.
