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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 MARK ODACHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.

University of Nigeria Enugu Campus | Enugu, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6

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Millennium Fellowship Project: The Diabetes Advocacy and Support Community (DASC)

The Diabetes Advocacy and Support Community DASC is a project focused on improving the quality of life of persons living with diabetes. The community is a promising startup that began in 2019, when I realized the need to inform people more about diabetes. As the world was generally battling with the COVID pandemic the struggles of managing my condition as a type 1 diabetic became more significant and I knew that this wasn't my struggle alone there were more like me facing similar challenges. This community sprang up as a result of the misconceptions surrounding a diabetes diagnosis, poor patient education and limited support for people living with diabetes.
Our project focuses on creating awareness, educating patients and family members affected by diabetes on ways to manage the condition and offering a supportive community for them. The community has begun as a virtual community but we're now expanding our reach beyond the virtual community and we're currently seeking partnership with two diabetes organizations in Nigeria were we are currently in operation.
Our project aim is to create awareness about diabetes and educate the general public on its prevention and management.

About the Millennium Fellow

Odachi Mark Obok, a dedicated student at the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, is currently in his third year of studying Medical Laboratory Sciences. With a fervent passion for leadership and the promotion of Sustainable Development Goal 3, he has taken the initiative to establish the Diabetes Advocacy & Support Community (DASC). Odachi's unwavering commitment shines through as he actively strives to make a positive impact on health and well-being through his advocacy efforts.

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