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 VINCENT OUMA OSURI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of the People | Global, United States | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" “I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it is a platform to connect with like-minded change makers committed to addressing pressing social challenges. I do this work because I have seen firsthand how empowering young people with opportunities and skills transforms frustration into hope, and hope into action.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: BORESHABASE LAB
BORESHA BASE Political Lab – is an initiative that combines ethical leadership promotion with the prevention of violent extremism (PVE) by empowering youth to engage in governance and demand accountability. Targeting root causes like marginalization and poor governance, the project uses workshops, mentorship, and policy dialogues to build civic awareness and resilience. From August to December 2025, it aims to host 6 workshops reaching 300 youth, train 50 Community Ambassadors, and launch a digital campaign with 3,000+ engagements. By equipping youth with critical skills, the project fosters peace, transparency, and inclusive development, contributing to SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
About the Millennium Fellow
Vincent Ouma Osuri is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at the University of the People. He is deeply passionate about youth empowerment and the prevention of violent extremism (PVE), particularly in communities where unemployment and marginalization heighten vulnerability to radicalization. Based in Mombasa, Vincent has worked extensively with youth and women, promoting education, vocational skills, and awareness campaigns. Through peacebuilding, peer education, and mentorship, he strives to provide alternatives to violence, fostering economic stability, social inclusion, and stronger, more resilient communities.
