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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SABATTINAH MIANTSALY TOJONIRINA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

African Leadership University Rwanda | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 6, SDG 13 & UNAI 9

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" "I am excited to be a part of the Millennium Fellowship because it will enable me to transform my ideas into practical ways to address the lack of food and water in Southern Madagascar. With this chance's support, I can use my passion for sustainable development to advance creative agricultural practices, enhance water availability, and offer emergency relief. I hope to make a significant difference in this community that faces the "Kere" and encourage others to take action for a more equitable and resilient society by becoming a member of this international network." "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Kere Relief Initiative

The terrible effects of starvation in Southern Madagascar are the focus of the "Kere Relief Initiative" effort. It builds resilience in impacted areas by combining short-term relief initiatives with long-term fixes. The program's main goals are to reduce hunger by delivering emergency food supplies and promoting sustainable agricultural methods, like teaching local populations how to cultivate crops that can withstand drought. The project uses desalination technology to provide access to safe, drinkable water in order to alleviate water scarcity. Furthermore, forestry initiatives seek to counteract desertification and enhance soil fertility, and capacity-building initiatives give locals more authority by educating and training them in sustainable practices. The *Kere Relief Initiative* aims to bring about long-lasting change and promote self-reliance in the area by addressing the root causes as well as the acute effects of famine.

About the Millennium Fellow

Originally from Madagascar, Sabattinah Miantsaly Tojonirina is a committed student at the African Leadership University in Kigali, Rwanda. Her experiences with food and water scarcity in Southern Madagascar ignited her passion for social impact, which motivated her to confront the famine problem "Kere." To achieve "Zero Hunger" and advance environmental sustainability, Sabattinah is working on a project focusing on emergency food support, sustainable agriculture, and water and forestry activities. As a Millennium Fellow, she aims to further her impact, leveraging the fellowship's resources to advance sustainable development and make a significant difference in her home country.

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