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 ESTHER KINYA MWINGIRWA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Nairobi Parklands Campus | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 16, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" The principle I live by is; I don't just want to pass through the world; I want to shape it - with justice, with empathy, and with purpose. Passing through isn't enough - I'm here to leave a mark that uplifts. With a deep passion for making the world a better place for children in spite of their inherent vulnerabilities, I believe that this fellowship will better equip me for more impactful advocacy on children rights. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Haki na Watoto
This project focuses on empowering children in Kenyan primary schools to advocate for their own rights and develop into responsible, engaged citizens. During the Millennium Fellowship, a pilot school was identified where the program was launched, enrolling its first cohort of 10 students. By the end of the semester, significant improvements were observed in the children’s confidence and advocacy skills. The project also identified target donors to support future expansion. Feedback from the headteacher of the pilot school was very positive, highlighting the program’s impact on fostering self-awareness, responsibility, and leadership among the students.
About the Millennium Fellow
Esther Kinya Mwingirwa is a young, bold, and brilliant law student at the University of Nairobi School of Law. She was born in and resides in Kenya and has always been an advocate and agent of societal impact. With a keen interest in children's rights advocacy, Kinya combines legal research, advocacy, and community engagement to make the world a better place. Her approach is rooted in curiosity, empathy, and a strong and deep belief in transformative change. Kinya looks forward to contributing meaningfully towards the achievement of the United Nation's SDGs from the grassroots to create long lasting impact.
