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 TADIWA KIRSTY SADOMBA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Zimbabwe | Harare, Zimbabwe | Advancing SDG 6, SDG 7, SDG 12 & UNAI 6
" . I have always believed that true progress begins at the grassroots level, by equipping people, especially young people with the tools and opportunities they need to shape their own futures. Growing up in Zimbabwe , I have witnessed both the challenges and the resilience of communities striving for better. The Millennium Fellowship offers a platform to not only refine my leadership skills but also to connect with like-minded individuals from around the world, exchange innovative ideas, and receive guidance from mentors who have walked this path before me. I see it as more than a fellowship—it is a chance to turn my aspirations into tangible action, ensuring that my work has a sustainable impact and continues to inspire others long after the program ends. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Peer2Planet
Peer2Planet is an independent climate education project designed to inspire sustainable lifestyles among students and young people at the University of Zimbabwe and beyond. Through interactive workshops, digital campaigns, and practical challenges, the project simplifies climate solutions—such as energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, and green building principles—into everyday actions peers can adopt. By connecting youth through conversations and collective action, Peer2Planet builds a ripple effect of climate-conscious living.
To Reach at least 100 youth peers through 3 interactive peer-education workshops.
• Facilitate the adoption of 50+ climate-smart habits (e.g., reusable bottles, switching off appliances, tree planting).
• Establish a small network of 10 peer climate ambassadors who will continue climate education beyond December 2025.
• Publish a short impact report & showcase highlighting youth climate actions and testimonials.
About the Millennium Fellow
Kirsty Tadiwa Sadomba is a dedicated and ambitious third year law student at the University of Zimbabwe, driven by a passion for justice and community empowerment. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she embraces a multicultural perspective that enriches her studies. Beyond academics, Kirsty is deeply involved in writing short pieces which has strengthened her communication and writing skills. She aspires to use her legal expertise to advocate for underrepresented communities and to establish a cooking school in her community, fostering both education and opportunity for young people.
