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 PANASHE JESSICA MAKONI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Zimbabwe | Harare, Zimbabwe | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 4 & UNAI 6
" Passion for justice, youth empowerment and sustainable development fuels my advocacy and leadership work. Being a Millennium Fellow will strengthen my ability to design impactful initiatives that align with the UNAI principles and SDGs. The skills and networks I gain will allow me to amplify youth voices, advance climate justice and promote gender equality on a global scale. I am excited to collaborate with like-minded change makers and translate ideas into lasting social transformation. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Be Good Do Good
Objective Empower university students to advocate for their rights, engage in meaningful conversations, and drive community development. Target Audience University students Project Components 1.Bi-weekly workshops to develop critical thinking, effective communication, and advocacy skills. 2. Monthly discussions facilitated by trained student leaders to explore pressing social issues. 3. Quarterly projects that bring students together to address specific community needs. Project Evaluation - Participation and engagement metrics - Pre- and post-workshop surveys to assess skill development - Feedback from participants and community partners
About the Millennium Fellow
Panashe Jessica Makoni is a dynamic and globally engaged law student at the University of Zimbabwe, driven by a passion for youth leadership, climate justice and gender equality. Born and raised in Harare, she has served as a Harare City Junior Councillor, Member of Parliament in Model Parliament Africa and president of multiple youth-led organizations. A recipient of prestigious leadership awards, Panashe has represented youth voices in civic tech, legal advocacy and community empowerment initiatives. Her work bridges local impact and global vision, reflecting her dedication to creating inclusive, just and sustainable societies.
