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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 WURAOLA DEBORAH OLUWALAJIKI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

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

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" Being a Millennium Fellow with the United Nations is an incredible opportunity to create meaningful impact on global issues.
It provides a chance for me to connect with a diverse, driven community of student leaders worldwide, while gaining valuable skills in leadership, social impact, and advocacy.
As a Fellow, I can contribute to advancing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, making a tangible difference in communities and fostering positive change. The program also offers networking, and a global platform to amplify my ideas, making it a unique opportunity for me to be part of a positive drive in shaping a better world. "

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

Oluwalajiki Wuraola is a young, passionate medical student at Bowen University Teaching Hospital in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. She was born in Lagos State, and currently residing in Otta, Ogun State Nigeria.
She is deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and in the development of a child. Her dedication stems from her studies and interactions with older adults and children , where she observed the significant gaps in physical, emotional, and medical care they often experience. Wuraola is determined to address these issues by raising awareness about neglect and abuse and by implementing strategies to improve their healthcare and overall well-being and improve their quality of life.

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