ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MARYAM BABATUNDE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Federal University of Technology Akure | Akure, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2
Millennium Fellowship Project: Mind Matters: Crushing the stigma
Mind Matters: Crushing the stigma is a project aimed at reducing the stigma around mental health challenges. The project involves educating people about their mental health, fostering awareness and support and specifically eliminating the barriers to seeking help. The project features a social media campaign, online webinars, events where different people discuss issues surrounding mental health and peer talks. The goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for people with mental health challenges and also encourage more individuals to speak up and seek help where needed.
About the Millennium Fellow
Maryam Tunrayo Babatunde is a second-year medical student of the Federal University of technology Akure, Nigeria. Maryams passion lies in positively impacting lives. Born and raised in a small town, she developed a deep empathy for the struggles individuals face particularly in the realm of mental health.
Through her project, she aims to destigmatize mental health issues, create awareness and amass support for individuals with mental health challenges.
