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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ARANYUZE ELITE PROMISE TUYIZERE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

University of Rwanda Huye | Butare, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6

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" Confidence and self respect are part of my future ambitions.Millennium Fellowship is a solution to that where through connections I will be able to be a voice to those who are not able to talk for themselves so that they could also feel respected and live in a comfortable society. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: TUBITEHO PROJECT

The Tubiteho Project, whose name in Kinyarwanda means “We care for them to thrive,” is a grassroots initiative born out of a vision to restore dignity, hope, and opportunity to marginalized families in Rwanda. At its heart, Tubiteho seeks to empower single mothers and children, recognizing them not as passive recipients of aid but as potential agents of change who, when supported, can transform their communities. The project embodies a philosophy of care and resilience, weaving together education, health awareness, and economic empowerment into a holistic model of social transformation. Education lies at the core of Tubiteho’s mission. By connecting children and mothers to both local and global learning opportunities, the project aims to break cycles of poverty and open pathways to sustainable futures. This educational focus is complemented by public health awareness, particularly in areas such as nutrition, drug safety, and preventive care, ensuring that families are not only informed but also equipped to make healthier choices. Alongside these efforts, Tubiteho promotes entrepreneurship and skill-building, encouraging families to develop sustainable livelihoods that reduce dependency and foster self-reliance. The strategies of Tubiteho are as innovative as they are inclusive. Outreach is carefully tailored to bridge global opportunities with local realities, ensuring that messages resonate across diverse cultural contexts. Partnerships with student organizations, NGOs, and international networks strengthen the project’s reach, while transparent documentation and digital archiving guarantee accountability and trust. Perhaps most distinctively, Tubiteho employs storytelling as a tool of advocacy—sharing emotionally resonant narratives that highlight lived experiences and inspire collective action. Looking toward the future, Tubiteho envisions the establishment of regional hubs that replicate its model across Rwanda, scaling its impact and creating a ripple effect of empowerment. By integrating STEM education, public health, and entrepreneurship into community development, the project aspires to nurture a generation of families who are resilient, informed, and capable of driving sustainable change. In essence, Tubiteho is more than a project; it is a movement of care and transformation. It stands as a testament to the power of grassroots vision, demonstrating how dignity, inclusivity, and education can converge to uplift the most vulnerable and, in doing so, reshape the trajectory of entire communities.

About the Millennium Fellow

Aranyuze Tuyizere Elite Promise is a girl born in Kigali ,,Rwanda.she currently studies at University of Rwanda huye campus.Elite is a very competitive girl who works hard to achieve anything she needs which brought up her sense of being voice to others who did not get the opportunity to speak for themselves.When she was young she used to lead clubs which could instill values of self esteem which grow more and became her sense until nowadays.Elite aims to build a developed society either mentally and economically

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