ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MARYTHERESA CHINAZA AKWUE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
University of Nigeria Nsukka | Nsukka, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9
" "Problem solving and promotion of health education are what drives me. I believe that having the right information and knowledge application can help prevent or manage some health challenges.
Being part of Millennium Fellowship will enhance my skillset and help channel on the right course, for the betterment of the sustainable development goals." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Happy Mind Initiative
Happy Mind Initiative is a mental health program with focus on depression. In recent times, depression have proven to be one of the major causes of suicidal thoughts in the lives of individuals. Most people are unaware of the fact that depression is a medical illness that can be triggered by emotions, induced by some medications, or transferred by hereditary. This project aims to help strengthen the development and maintenance of a healthy mindset among young adults and to advocate for mental wellness.
During the Millennium Fellowship period which is slated to run from August through December 2022, Happy Mind Initiative will host a minimum of four online events. The goal of Happy Mind Initiative is that 50 - 100 people become mentally aware and well enlightened in maintaining this aspect of their lives.
In order to achieve this, Happy Mind Initiative has mapped out some strategies, these strategies being developed are dependent on the results of the initial assessments which will include a mix of carrying out awareness programs on mental health and pre-surveys to better understand the target audience. Other strategies involved include but not limited to;
Hosting online webinars and post-surveys to measure the impact of the program.
About the Millennium Fellow
MaryTheresa Chinaza Akwue is a smart and intelligent pharmacy student at the University of Nigeria. She is an avid reader, a serial volunteer and loves learning.
MaryTheresa is passionate about personal development, public health and technology. Her interests have made her engage in health outreaches, empowerment program and education reform, as an advocate and a team facilitator. Currently a data analytics enthusiast.
Being able to solve problems and make positive impact is her drive for success.
She aspires to be in a professional field that inspires her to add to the betterment of the sustainable development goals.
