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 TAFADZWA RUSIKE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Zimbabwe | Harare, Zimbabwe | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" "My journey has shown me that resilience and advocacy can transform pain into purpose. Through the Millennium Fellowship, l aim to magnify that purpose." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: PROJECT POWER
his project establishes peer-led support groups designed to provide a safe, confidential space for individuals living with HIV to navigate the social and emotional challenges of their diagnosis. By integrating treatment literacy with peer mentorship, the initiative aims to increase antiretroviral (ART) adherence and retention in care.
Moving beyond clinical settings, the project focuses on "radical empathy"—using shared lived experiences to dismantle self-stigma and foster mental resilience. Our mission is to transform patients into advocates, ensuring that no one in our community faces the journey of HIV in isolation, while directly contributing to the UN’s goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
About the Millennium Fellow
Tafadzwa Rusike is a law student at the University of Zimbabwe whose life story fuels his passion for advocacy, health equity and human rights. Growing up in a humble background , he developed a strong personal commitment to advancing health-related causes, promoting awareness, and protecting the rights of vulnerable and minority groups. His life experiences has shaped his empathy, sharpened his determination and fueled his belief that real change begins with dedicated individuals willing to stand for what is right. Beyond academics, he immerses himself in research , reading and community engagement, constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and impact. He believes that the law can be a transformative tool-not only to challenge injustice ,but also to empower those whose voices are often overlooked. His ultimate goal is to contribute meaningfully to building an inclusive,equitable society where every person's dignity is upheld.
