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 TEDDLA PENINAH KAGWIRIA MUGAMBI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
United States International University Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" “I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a platform to turn ideas into impactful action, collaborate with driven peers, and create meaningful change. I do the work I do because I believe technology, when used with purpose, can transform communities and empower people to build a better future.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Akili bora Afia bora initiative
We are implementing a comprehensive mental health initiative designed to equip students with practical coping strategies and resilience skills. By combining awareness campaigns with concrete support systems, this project fosters a culture of care and ensures access to professional help when needed.
Our target audience is children aged 15–20, particularly those in slum areas who have limited access to mental health facilities. Our initial goal was to raise mental health awareness among children in schools within these communities, and we successfully accomplished this by visiting schools in Korogocho, such as Grapes Yard School. During these visits, we discovered that some children already had an understanding of mental health and coping strategies, which made our work more effective. The teachers were also highly supportive, which further facilitated the project’s success.
About the Millennium Fellow
Teddla Peninah is a dedicated Computer Science student with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and innovation. She is particularly interested in fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software development. Known for her curiosity and commitment to learning, Teddla enjoys exploring creative solutions to complex challenges. She is driven by the desire to use technology to make a positive impact in her community and beyond, and she continues to expand her skills through academic projects, research, and hands-on experience.
