ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.

UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT HAILEGEORGIS GIRMAMOGES YITAYEW, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Addis Ababa University 5 Kilo | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 4 & UNAI 3, UNAI 2

" Joining the Millennium Fellowship offers opportunities for leadership development, networking with like-minded peers, and skill enhancement in project management and advocacy. I'll gain a global perspective on challenges related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals while working on impactful initiatives. The program provides recognition for my commitment to social impact, access to valuable resources, and a supportive community that fosters collaboration. It’s a chance for personal growth and a long-term commitment to creating positive change in my community. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Autonomous Blind Examiner Machine
The Autonomous Blind Examiner Machine uses a combination of hardware and software components that interact seamlessly. It starts by capturing an image of the exam paper through a camera, which then sends the image to be processed. Using text recognition, the machine reads the question out loud, so the student can hear it. When the student is ready to answer, they speak into the machine’s microphone, and it recognizes their answer. Lastly, we use a writing mechanism controlled by an Arduino to transcribe the spoken answer directly onto the paper. In simpler terms, we’re combining components like a camera, a microphone, and a speaker with the processing power of a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino. Together, these parts will make it possible for blind students to take exams in a way that’s independent and supportive of their needs.
About the Millennium Fellow
Hailegeorgis Girmamoges is a bright, young, and globally competitive student pursuing a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Addis Ababa Institute of Technology. He was born in the town of Motta, located in the Misraq Gojjam province of Ethiopia, and is currently studying in Addis Ababa.
Driven by a desire to see others succeed through quality education, Hailegeorgis possesses outstanding leadership and communication skills. He is committed to fostering an environment where individuals can thrive.
Hailegeorgis aspires to enter a professional field where he can cultivate quality education that serves people around the world, ultimately contributing to the development and empowerment of communities.


