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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MANDIVAVARIRA JANE CHIMUSHAMU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.

Harare Institute of Technology | Harare, Zimbabwe | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 1

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Millennium Fellowship Project: Mushroom to the Rescue... #A Mycelium Movement Against Poverty.

The project involves the setup and management of a specialized mushroom cultivation facility, equipped with controlled environmental conditions to optimize growth and yield. The project focuses on cultivating various species of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms known for their nutritional value and market demand.

Substrate Development: Extensive research and experimentation were conducted to develop customized substrate formulations suitable for each mushroom species. Exploring various organic waste materials, such as agricultural residues and wood chips, to create nutrient-rich substrates that promote healthy fruiting body formation.

Spawn Production: The project established a spawn production unit where high-quality mushroom spawn is generated using pure culture techniques. The spawn is carefully prepared and distributed to ensure consistent and reliable inoculation of the substrate.

Harvesting, Processing, and Packaging: Once the mushrooms reach maturity, they are harvested, sorted, and processed to ensure freshness and quality. The harvested mushrooms are then carefully packaged, considering shelf life and consumer preferences, to maintain their nutritional value and market appeal.

Marketing and Distribution: The project emphasizes local consumption and aims to establish partnerships with local restaurants, grocery stores, and farmers' markets. Marketing strategies include educational campaigns to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of mushrooms and their potential culinary uses. The distribution network is continually expanded to reach a broader customer base.

About the Millennium Fellow

Mandivavarira Jane Chimushamu is a young lady aged 21, the eldest in a family of three girls. She is a second year student doing her Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours degree at Harare Institute of Technology. In five words l would describe her as a principled, loving, intelligent, hardworking and compassionate person.

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