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 GEMECHU KERA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Myungsung Medical College | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2
Millennium Fellowship Project: Empowering Youth For Community Health Impact
In response to pressing concerns observed during my dedicated clinical rotation at the Family Medicine Unit and esteemed affiliated Hospitals, alongside my team, I am thrilled to present the 'Empowering Youth For Community Health Impact' project. Aiming to address these issues systematically, this initiative harnesses the energy and potential of young individuals to create a tangible impact.
The project centers on two critical aspects: improving health literacy and optimizing medical equipment usage. Specifically, I witnessed challenges in health literacy within our community and encountered suboptimal utilization of medical devices like the metered-dose inhaler (MDI), an essential tool for treating respiratory conditions. This initiative seeks to rectify these issues through a collaborative effort with students from my college.
Our approach involves developing informative flyers in locally spoken languages, Amharic and Afan Oromo, to ensure the effective dissemination of health information. These flyers will address prevalent health concerns while bridging the health literacy gap. Furthermore, we intend to produce instructional videos demonstrating proper MDI usage, diabetic foot self-examination, and medication management for chronic noncommunicable diseases. These materials will be reviewed by experts before being made accessible through waiting areas, social media platforms, and college websites.
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, and influenced by UN Academic Impact Principle 2: Capacity Building, this project aspires to directly impact around 15,000 patients through daily interactions. The resources created will extend their reach, benefiting a broader audience.
Our success will be gauged by the extent to which our materials are accessed and understood by our target demographic. By enhancing health literacy and medical equipment usage, we aim to make a substantial contribution to the well-being of our community.
About the Millennium Fellow
Gemechu Kebede Kera, an accomplished student leader with nearly a decade of practical experience, is dedicated to fostering future leaders for enduring societal change. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Medicine at Myungsung Medical College, he has actively engaged in student organizations, leaving a positive impact on his academic community. As President of the Student Council, he implemented structures promoting engagement, and as the Founder of the Myungsung Medical College Book Review Club, he facilitates a culture of knowledge-sharing through monthly book reviews. He spearheaded the creation of the acclaimed Afan Oromo dictionary 'Qaanqee', and he is a primary author of 'Epilepsy in the Land of Ivory Coast', an outreach book on Epilepsy. Hailing from a small Ethiopian village, Gemechu embodies forward-thinking, impact-focused qualities, and embraces continuous learning. A recent graduate of the 'Aspire Leaders program' by the Aspire Institute at Harvard University, he is poised to drive significant health advancements through his Millennium Fellowship Project, advancing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and UNAI 2: Capacity Building.
