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 KENECHUKWU UCHENNA ORAKWE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Bowen University Ogbomosho | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6 & UNAI 2
" "Health is more than the absence of disease; it's a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. As a future physician, being part of the Millennium Fellowship aligns perfectly with my vision and provides a platform to enhance these skills collaboratively and it will make my social impact on hospitals, schools and communities more tangible and aligned with the UNAI principles and SDG. I am excited to increase my work competence by envisioning new ways to be creative and learn" "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Hand2Health: Revitalizing Communities Against Diarrhoea
“Hand2Health: Revitalizing Communities Against Diarrhea,” emphasizes a hands-on, community-driven approach to combating diarrheal diseases. The “Hand2Health” part of the name suggests direct action and personal involvement, indicating that the initiative empowers individuals and communities to take health into their own hands—literally and figuratively and in this case the Ogbomosho community. The phrase “Revitalizing Communities” reflects the broader goal of not just addressing the immediate health concern of diarrhea but also improving overall community well-being and resilience. By focusing on revitalization, it implies a holistic approach that includes education, access to clean water, proper sanitation, and promoting good hygiene practices (which is in line with SDGs 3&6). The name suggests a proactive, collaborative effort where community members play a vital role in transforming their health landscape, making it not just about disease prevention but also about community empowerment and sustainable health improvements. During the course of the fellowship program we will host a series of events (about 3 or more) that will educate people within the community about the importance of hand washing and proper hand washing techniques. We hope to reach about 200 people combined across events.
About the Millennium Fellow
Orakwe Kenechukwu is an intelligent, young and creative medical student at the Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho, Oyo state, Nigeria. For as long as he could remember, Kenechukwu has served as the Deputy Senate President of his Medical Student Association and always been passionate about his advocacies for good health and well-being. This drive and ardour translated itself from Kenechukwu's experience in the International community and his continuous dedication to social action and health care. Throughout his secondary school years and currently in his university years, he has successfully participated and supported various Non Governmental Organizations, philanthropic projects and social justice movements; which through his outstanding leadership, he plans to continue in the future. Kenechukwu aspires to be in a professional field where he can cultivate these advocacies further, and provide his own contribution in the development of the United Nations' Sustainable Goals.
