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 AALIYAH RAHMAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 9

Millennium Fellowship Project: Plastic Free SMBs
Our project “Plastic Free SMB’s” aimed at influencing the packaging of small businesses and reduction in the use of plastic straws in our school (Unilag). We spoke to the small businesses in our school, educated them on the dangers and need to reduce the number of plastic nylons used in packaging and the plastic straws used to sell drinks. Most of them were ignorant on the dangers it caused while some knew but expressed their concerns about the cost of a more sustainable means of packaging.
About the Millennium Fellow
Meet Aaliyah Rahman, a dynamic force of change and determination. As the reigning Miss Law at the University of Lagos, her commitment to sustainable development shines through her advocacy for SDGs 2 and 13—Zero Hunger and Climate Action. Having experienced the realities of living between middle class and poverty, Aaliyah's devotion to eradicating hunger is grounded in profound empathy. Her victory at the Lagos Model United Nations Idea Fair Competition, where she championed sustainable agriculture for SDG 2, is a testament to her impactful ideas. Embracing her role as a representative for Muslim women, Aaliyah aspires to provide them with the rightful representation they deserve as she navigates her path through Law school, driven by her unwavering dedication to helping others.


