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 GAKUNDE MUTIMA LAUDA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture | Gashora, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 3
Millennium Fellowship Project: Food secures Futures
In a world full of abundance, the ever-present threat of hunger casts a dark cloud, impacting the lives of millions every single day. The United Nations' ambitious Sustainable Development Goals have set their sights on an audacious target: the eradication of hunger (zero hunger).
This objective deeply resonates with me, igniting a fiery passion within me to play a part in this noble quest. The sheer scope of global food insecurity is overwhelming, with millions of people facing the harsh reality of hunger daily.
Yet, within this stark reality, lies the potential for positive transformation, for the realization of a future where no one goes to bed with an empty stomach. My dedication to this cause goes beyond mere numbers and statistics. It is a heartfelt recognition of the immense impact that food security has on individuals, families, and entire communities. It is a pledge to work towards creating sustainable solutions that will combat hunger and nourish a better world for all.
The path towards achieving Zero Hunger is not a simple one. It encompasses various aspects, from boosting food production to ensuring fair distribution, reducing food waste, and guaranteeing access to nourishing meals for all.
This endeavor calls for a united effort, crossing borders and recognizing the shared responsibility of creating a more compassionate and fairer world. For me, the driving force behind my dedication to this cause is the belief that every individual has the power to contribute.
Whether it's support for local agricultural initiatives, advocating for food security policies, or volunteering time and resources to organizations working towards the same goal, every action, no matter how small, is a crucial step towards a world without hunger.
About the Millennium Fellow
GAKUNDE MUTIMA Lauda is an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree of science in conservation agriculture at Rwanda institute for conservation Agriculture. Lauda is passionate about contributing to the journey of making Zero hunger achieved as one of the goals of the United Nations sustainable development. As her education area is focused on extension services along with one-health principles that train young generation in becoming successful future leaders in agriculture. And she believes that through her project, she will be very impactful towards addressing food insecurity which is still a trouble to many nations.