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 MARTHA AYOOLUWA FALEKE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Bowen University Ogbomosho | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6 & UNAI 2
" am have a strong desire and passion for the reproductive health and rights of women. This passion is driven by experiences that I have come across within my community. I strongly believe that being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will open doors of opportunities to further enhance this cause I feel so strongly about. I was beyond excited when I received the email informing me that I am going to be part of such a wonderful experience. I truly believe the skills and knowledge I gain from this program will make an impact not just in my community but beyond the borders of my continent. "
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
Martha Faleke is a creative, young and passionate individual, who is a fifth year medical student at Bowen University Teaching Hospital,Ogbomosho, Oyo State. She was born and raised in Nigeria.
Her passion for the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women stems from the belief in the importance of gender equality and bodily autonomy. This has driven Martha to be involved in numerous outreaches throughout her university experience, not just as an active participant but as an organizer as well. Martha believes in dismantling barriers that infringe on these rights and takes a stand against any form of discrimination against women. She aims to collaborate with like minded individuals on projects and initiatives to further foster this advocacy and also to bring her contributions to the development of the United Nations' Sustainable Goals.
