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 MARYAM BUKAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
University of Jos | Jos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 9
Millennium Fellowship Project: Zero Hunger: Almajiri NourishHope Initiative (ANI)
Addressing a pressing issue that demands our collective attention and empathy – the unbearable suffering faced by some children called the Almajiri here in the Northern Nigeria.
My millennium Fellowship project is titled "ZERO HUNGER" and the above reason inspired me to bring about an initaitive I call 'ANI' meaning; Almajiri NourishHope Initiative with a slogan:-"Seeds of hope: Nourishing Almajiri Futures. Although humanitarianism had always been a passion for me, I want to use these opportunity to appreciate the Millennium fellowship for such big opportunity to explore my dreams.
The word 'Almajiri' is coined from an Arabic word; I.e 'Al-muhajirun': Meaning emigrants.
The Almajiri system which is a practice, originated as a means of religious education for children in the Northern Nigeria, has been tragically transformed into a circle of poverty, illitracy and neglect to this children.
These children roam the streets, begging door to door, with NO access to proper nutrition, intellect or good health.
The "Almajiri Nourish Hope Initiative" is a vital program aimed at addressing the dire situation of Almajiri children in Nigeria particularly within my community where it's been practiced . These initiative focus on providing these marginalized children with access to essential services such as nutrition, education, and healthcare.
By nourishing their hopes, we can work to break the cycle of suffering and offering these vulnerable children the opportunity to live a more dignified life and be useful to their society.
About the Millennium Fellow
Bukar Maryam Umar is keen learner and a health enthusiast with a great personality. She hails from the North - Eastern part of Nigeria and studies Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Jos, Nigeria where she's is among the top dedicated students. Her consistent performance in school, including receiving multiple awards as the best student of her class right from an early age, is a testament to her academic excellence.
Her passion for social impact and philantrophism had grown over the years which had just being overwhelming.
Maryam had demonstrated leadership skills right from an early age. During her time in high school, she was the class representative and the Head girl, where she exhibited excellent leadership skills, including empathy, humility and inclusion. She served as the Amira of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Jos Chapter where she portrayed the ability to work in diverse environments .
Maryam's passion for community service and social impact led her into participation, in several medical outreaches and other community services organized by the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students Association (NIMELSSA) at University of Jos. She has also been actively involved in advocating for gender equality and promoting education for the girl child, especially in her locality(North-East)Nigeria, where such awareness is not at it's peak. Her commitment to advocating for gender equality equality and education for the girl child is particularly inspiring.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Maryam is a bakester and a skin therapist, a lover of art and designs with a high level of writing and drawing skills. She is a self -proclaimed foodie and ofcourse, loves experimenting new recipies.
Maryam's dedication to community service and leadership is quite admirable and of great significance.
