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 DOROTHY GONNO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | Advancing SDG 14, SDG 11 & UNAI 9
" My passion for financial literacy stems from a belief that economic knowledge empowers individuals and transforms communities. The Millennium Fellowship offers a platform to refine my leadership, collaborate with like-minded change makers, and align my efforts with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Through this experience, I hope to create impactful, practical solutions that equip people, especially in underserved communities, with the tools to build a sustainable and prosperous future." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Cleanathon Initiative at Ela Beach
This project focused on a Cleanthon initiative held at Ela Beach, a popular sunny beach in Port Moresby. The main goal was to promote Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water) by raising awareness about marine conservation and protecting marine life. The Cleanthon was organized and led by four MCN Fellows from the UPNG 2025 Cohort. Through this initiative, participants actively collected waste, learned about the impacts of pollution on marine ecosystems, and engaged the community in environmental stewardship. The project combined practical action with advocacy to encourage long-term care for the ocean and coastal environments.
About the Millennium Fellow
Dorothy Gonno is a passionate and resilient Business Management (Banking and Finance) student at the University of Papua New Guinea. Born and raised in Papua New Guinea, she has a deep commitment to promoting financial literacy and empowering individuals to make informed economic decisions. Her leadership roles in her church youth group and student association have strengthened her skills in organization, budgeting, and advocacy. Dorothy envisions a future in the global finance sector where she can design initiatives that empower communities and contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
