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 ISRAEL ADENIYI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
University of Ilorin | Ilorin, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 9 & UNAI 2 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: Empowering Kwara's Rural Communities through Digital Literacy:
In a remarkable and transformative journey that spanned from August to mid-October, a collaborative effort between dedicated individuals and several prominent Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) brought about a significant change in 12 communities across five different local governments in Kwara State, Nigeria. The project, aptly named "Enhancing Digital Literacy in Rural Communities," not only illuminated the path to digital inclusion but also showcased the power of partnerships and community-driven initiatives.
Project Overview
The program's core mission was to bridge the digital divide by providing digital literacy skills and access to technology to the often-neglected rural communities of Kwara State. The project was organized and spearheaded by me, who hails from the region and has a deep-rooted commitment to uplifting the lives of her fellow community members.
Collaborating with well-established NGOs, including "Tech4Kwara," "Rural Empowerment Foundation," and "DigitalConnect Africa," I successfully reached out to 12 communities in Kwara State.
About the Millennium Fellow
Israel Adeniyi is a penultimate year student of Law at the University of Ilorin. He is an enthusiast of community development, youth empowerment and professional growth. He is currently a member of the Millennium Fellows Class of 2023.
