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 FANI BANKU AKAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
African Leadership University Rwanda | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 6, SDG 15, SDG 8 & UNAI 9
" I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it provides an incredible opportunity to elevate my mission of improving tourism and creating jobs in my community. The fellowship offers a collaborative space to connect with like-minded changemakers and grow through shared learning experiences. I do this work because I believe tourism, when thoughtfully integrated with conservation efforts, has the power to revitalize communities and offer sustainable opportunities for economic growth. Through this fellowship, I aim to refine my skills, expand my impact, and contribute to a future where innovation and sustainability drive positive change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: TouriVive
I selected this learning opportunity for my final project because it directly aligns with my conservation mission of improving ecotourism in Cross River State through sustainable practices. My internship at Huru Initiatives provided valuable experience in water sustainability, strategic communication, and community engagement, which are essential to addressing the environmental and social challenges in my region.
The hands-on experience at Huru Initiatives taught me how to design communication strategies, engage stakeholders, and implement sustainable water management practices. These skills are crucial in promoting the conservation of freshwater resources in Cross River State, which are vital for both biodiversity and tourism.
By integrating these insights into my project, I aim to develop practical solutions that not only address conservation challenges but also promote the state's ecotourism potential. This approach will contribute to sustainable tourism, community empowerment, and long-term environmental preservation in Cross River State.
About the Millennium Fellow
Fani Akan is a bright young student at the African Leadership University, pursuing a bachelor's in Entrepreneurial Leadership with a focus on tourism and Job creation. Passionate about improving the tourism sector and facilitating job creation, Fani has volunteered with organizations and contributed to projects related to conservation and is currently an intern with the Conservation Incubator Team on campus. She is a pastry chef who does this for campus events. She will currently make chops for a community giveback happening this August. She is committed to researching and addressing the root causes of these challenges, aiming to contribute to her personal growth and development through continuous learning and innovative problem-solving.
