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 ANUOLUWAPO IGHODALO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Obafemi Awolowo University | Ife, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 2 | Emerging Technologist

Millennium Fellowship Project: StreetRise Project
The "StreetRise Project: A Youth Empowerment program" was a big program led by Anuoluwapo Ighodalo and Eletu Halimah that lasted for 7 weeks. It was made to help the participants learn a lot and feel stronger in their community.
During the program, they focused a lot on teaching the participants about content marketing and graphic design. In the content marketing classes, they learned about understanding the audience, telling stories, and how to communicate effectively.
They also learned how to make interesting content that would appeal to specific groups of people, which helped them think more creatively and strategically.
Furthermore, the graphic design classes gave them hands-on practice with the basics of design, like how to use different fonts, colors, and how to put things together on a page.
By having hands-on practice and immersive activities, the participants got really good at using professional design software and tools, which helped them improve their technical skills and understand the power of visual communication.
The program didn't just teach practical skills but also helped the participants improve how they think. It made them better at critical thinking, problem-solving, and expressing themselves creatively. This made them more adaptable and smarter overall.
Encouraging them to think in new and strategic ways, the program also made them feel more confident and capable of handling tough challenges, both in their studies and in other areas of life.
Using these skills in real-life projects and community work also made the participants feel like they had a real purpose and a duty to their community. As they put their creative energy into meaningful projects, they grew personally, becoming more confident and feeling more capable.
In the end, the training in content marketing and graphic design didn't just make the participants better at technical things, it also helped them grow as people, making them more well-rounded and ready to contribute meaningfully to their studies, work, and the community.
The program really focused on making sure the participants learned all about content marketing and graphic design. It took more than 20 people on a special journey right in the middle of the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus.
The program included a variety of exciting workshops, team-building activities, and immersive experiences that were carefully designed to bring the participants together and give them a strong sense of unity and purpose.
By combining outdoor challenges with activities that let the participants experience the local culture, the "Youth Empowerment Program" created a learning experience that was much more than just sitting in a classroom.
The outdoor challenges, like team-building games and trips into nature, not only helped the participants feel closer to each other and work better as a team, but also encouraged them to push themselves and become stronger in the face of tough situations.
Moreover, the program made sure to include experiences that let the participants explore the rich heritage and traditions of the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus Community. By getting involved in the local customs, art, music, and food, the participants were able to really understand what makes the community unique and special.
The participants had the chance to go on guided tours, talk with local artists, and take part in programs that let them share their culture with others. This helped them see for themselves the long history and creative energy that makes the OAU campus community so special.
This experience didn't just help them appreciate different cultures, it also made them more aware of the world around them and more understanding of different kinds of people.
In essence, the program didn't just teach the participants new things, it also helped them become better at working with others and appreciating different cultures, making them more aware and considerate members of the global community.
In line with the Millennium Fellowship's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the program made important progress in working towards goals such as ending poverty and hunger.
This immersive learning experience, which included comprehensive training in content marketing, graphic design, and a deep understanding of different cultures, helped the participants get ready for their careers.
By teaching them a variety of skills and helping them understand different cultures, the program gave the participants a strong foundation to succeed in a competitive job market.
The thorough training in content marketing and graphic design gave the participants the knowledge they needed to navigate the ever-changing digital world and make
meaningful contributions to different industries.
With a strong understanding of how to engage with audiences, tell compelling stories, and communicate strategically, the participants were well-prepared to lead marketing campaigns, create interesting brand stories, and produce visually impactful content that would connect with the right people.
These skills didn't just make them valuable to marketing agencies, media companies, and content creation firms, they also helped them succeed if they wanted to work independently or start their own businesses.
Moreover, the program made sure to focus on helping the participants understand different cultures and work well with different kinds of people.
This not only helped them see the world from different perspectives, but also made it easier for them to work in diverse environments.
Their ability to understand and respect different cultures made them effective communicators and collaborators in different settings, which made them valuable assets in international organizations, big companies, and teams that work across different cultures.
The program's focus on real-life projects and community work not only made the participants' resumes stronger, but also showed how skilled they were and how much they cared about making a positive impact on society.
Their ability to use their skills to bring about real change and help the community grow made them stand out as professionals who care about making a difference. This made them attractive to employers who value making a positive impact on society and working to help communities.
Overall, the program didn't just teach the participants technical skills, it also helped them become more well-rounded people. It made them adaptable, culturally aware, and socially responsible professionals, ready to do great things in the global workforce.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ighodalo Anuoluwapo, is an ambitious young enthusiast with a strong passion for finance and marketing. His unwavering commitment to sustainable development goals has led him to channel his skills and knowledge towards fulfilling the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG No 1, 2 and 8 in particular). Through innovative strategies and a keen sense of responsibility, Anu strives to make a meaningful impact on the world.





