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 HILINA ZEMEDKUN BEJIGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Addis Ababa University 5 Kilo | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 2
" Teamwork and community-based efforts are essential for realizing my aspirations. The presence of change-driven youth is crucial in turning these goals into reality. The Millennium Fellowship Program embodies all of these elements in a comprehensive package.Being a part of this community will allow me to reach a wider audience and connect with professionals who can positively contribute to the movement I aim to initiate. Moreover, this program will enhance my leadership skills and elevate my ability to effect change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Digital Know How
Digital Know How is a project focused on educating the youth in underdeveloped countries, specifically in Ethiopia, in basic knowledge of computers and technology. It is a project that focuses on the SDG of quality education. This project is important as its main goal is to improve the chances of youth in developing countries, especially those from slightly disadvantaged backgrounds, to have a chance in joining the technology industry in the future. Now you may be thinking, is technology really that pressing a matter for countries that have citizens who struggle to get food even once a day? My answer to that question is simple: we live in an era of technology. If our countries plan to grow and improve the quality of their citizens' lives, they need to learn to use all resources effectively. They need to be able to manipulate the growing technology to aid them in their growth. In some way, you can say that this project was chosen because with better-educated youth who have an understanding and a desire to work with basic technologies, the creative power that will be supplied to these countries will be huge, hence aiding in their development for the future.
About the Millennium Fellow
Hilina Zemedkun is a software engineering student at the University of Addis Ababa. Born and raised in Ethiopia, she grew up in a small town with a large family, which fostered her strong sense of community. Hilina enjoys spending time with people from diverse backgrounds, believing that these interactions add color and warmth to her life.
From a young age, she has been determined to make a significant impact on the lives of others, both in her country and around the world. Hilina values collaboration and believes that cooperation is essential for achieving great things.
She is passionate about volunteering, particularly in initiatives that empower youth. Hilina feels a strong calling to share her knowledge and serve as a catalyst for positive change in her community. Her aspiration is to become a leader of change, driving a movement that profoundly and meaningfully affects young people, creating lasting impacts in their lives.
