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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 LETICIA CHINECHEREM IGNA-IGBOKO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Bowen University Ogbomosho | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6 & UNAI 2

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" This is an incredible opportunity to network with others who share my passion for
promoting positive change in the world, which is why I am so happy about it. With the
help of this fellowship, I hope to gain important leadership and advocacy abilities that
will enable me to significantly influence the mental health field. "

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

Leticia C. Igna-igboko is a final year Medical student at Bowen University, Iwo, Osun state. She hails from Abia State, born in Rivers State, resides in Oyo State and currently schooling in Ogbomosho. She is very passionate about mental health and helping medical students cope with mental health issues and academic stress. This led to her being team lead of Mental Health Advocacy in her school. This organization has led rallies and done awareness on mental health and the different disorders even
producing a short movie on suicide. Leticia aspires to be a psychiatrist that can further help medical students and doctors in need.

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