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 SHARIFF MOHAMED ABDI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
United States International University Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" Technology has the power to transform lives, and I believe that integrating it into refugee life can create lasting change. As a Millennium Fellow, I am excited to collaborate with others who share this vision and gain new skills to further my mission. The knowledge and connections I gain through this fellowship will empower me to create more impactful solutions for refugees, helping bridge the digital divide and improve access to resources. This aligns with the UNAI principles and SDGs, allowing me to drive positive change in the lives of displaced communities. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Future Leaders Mentorship Program
The Future Leaders Project at Good Samaritan Children’s Home focuses on empowering children through mentorship, skills-building, and supportive developmental activities that promote confidence, resilience, and long-term personal growth.
During the Millennium Fellowship, our project supported the children at Good Samaritan Children’s Home through mentorship and interactive sessions aimed at building confidence, communication, and leadership skills. We successfully engaged the children and created a safe space for learning and self-expression, meeting our immediate goal of establishing rapport and starting leadership development.
About the Millennium Fellow
I am Shariff Mohamed Abdi, a Somali national and a scholar in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology. Currently based in Kenya, I am deeply passionate about integrating technology into refugee life. My goal is to develop innovative solutions that enhance access and create opportunities for underserved communities. With a focus on leveraging technology for social impact, I aim to contribute positively to the lives of refugees by improving their access to essential resources and bridging gaps through digital advancements.
