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 MARIE WEKAYIA OKUMU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Nairobi Parklands Campus | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 4 & UNAI 9
" I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a powerful platform learn how to amplify my commitment to climate justice and human rights, from project management to design thinking. I do this work because I believe every community deserves to thrive in a world that is both equitable and sustainable. Phil Harding, a British field archaeologist, said - "Without environmental sustainability, economic stability and social cohesion cannot be achieved.” The Fellowship connects me with like-minded change makers and equips me to turn bold ideas into lasting impact. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Pamoja for Planet
Pamoja for Planet is a youth-driven initiative focused on addressing the urgent challenges of climate change through community awareness, education, and action. Our project aims to empower individuals — especially young people — to understand that climate change is not a distant issue, but one that begins with our everyday choices and actions.
We work to create a platform where communities can learn, engage, and collaborate in protecting the environment. Through outreach programs, educational campaigns, and tree-planting activities, we seek to inspire responsibility toward sustainable living and environmental conservation.
At its core, Pamoja for Planet believes in the power of collective effort — that when people come together (“pamoja”), meaningful change for the planet is possible.
About the Millennium Fellow
Marie Okumu Wekayia is an ambitious undergraduate law student from the University of Nairobi, poised to thrive on the global stage through academic excellence and forward-thinking leadership. She was born in Kenya and resides in both Nairobi and Nakuru, and is currently studying in Nairobi. Marie has always been deeply passionate about advancing human rights and championing climate action. Her unwavering commitment stems from formative experiences within the national community, where she witnesses the urgent need for sustainable change and equitable treatment. This drive continues to fuel her dedication to advocacy and meaningful environmental impact. As she goes through university, she will continue to be part of and lead outreach missions to do better for the community, especially in terms of environmental awareness. Marie is driven to pursue a professional path that allows her to think beyond the room with the box, to nurture her talents and foster meaningful growth.
