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 ANITA EKI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
University of Calabar | Calabar, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2
" Participating in the Millennium Fellowship is not just an opportunity, it is a personal challenge and a chance to amplify my voice on issues I am deeply passionate about. The fellowship dismantles self-imposed limitations. Surrounded by diverse youth creating tangible change, it becomes evident that if they can, so can I. This mindset shift is what I aim to instill in persons with disabilities in my community. I seek to convey the message that "no matter the obstacles, your potential knows no bounds." If others have triumphed over adversity, why doubt your capabilities? Together we can redefine limitations, inspire resilience, and collectively build a future where everyone can thrive. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Break the Barriers
Break the Barriers aims to address key challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in education and health.
The primary objective of this project is to empower people with disabilities by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to overcome the barriers they face in accessing quality education and healthcare services.
It is divided into three components:
*Be heard: This is where I talk to various people with disabilities trying to have an in-depth knowledge of the challenges they face daily.
*Be Heard(Amplify): This requires me to take their concerns to the appropriate State Government Ministries and Agencies.
*Be helped: The right measures are put in place to meet the specific needs of the people
About the Millennium Fellow
Anita Eki, a Pharmacy student at the University of Calabar, Nigeria aspires to foster a more inclusive society for individuals with disabilities. She firmly holds the belief that everyone should enjoy life's opportunities, irrespective of their challenges. Her fervor lies in advocating for disability inclusion, enhancing self-confidence, and confronting social injustices. Notably, she actively engages as a serial volunteer, consistently lending her voice to a range of meaningful causes.
