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 RUKEVWE ESOHWODE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Delta State University | Abraka, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9
" I'm thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because I'm passionate about harnessing my skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change. I believe that collective action and collaborative leadership can tackle the world's most pressing challenges, and I'm eager to contribute to this global movement. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Combating Substance Abuse and Addiction
Combating substance abuse and Addiction:
Addiction and substance abuse have a relentless grip on individuals of different backgrounds and have negative consequences on society. Students who are addicted often have social problems, poor academic performance, and mental health issues, and are predisposed to infectious diseases. Studies suggest that at least 15% of the student population is reported to be abusing drugs. The statistics reveal a troubling reality and trend. The project addresses the causes of substance abuse and addiction, thus reducing the underlying negative effects it creates, increasing the academic performance of students in the university by improving their mental health and promoting SDG 3 - Good health and wellbeing. During the project we launched an educative awareness campaign, setting up a media handle where the subject of substance abuse and addiction will be discussed. During the project period, we partnered with student-related organizations on campus (health, student union etc ), expanding the scope/
impact of our project. This project was executed at campuses of Delta State University, and surrounding secondary schools reaching a total average of more than 300 students.
About the Millennium Fellow
She is a brilliant, young ambivert with a passion for making a global impact. Intellectually curious and driven, she navigates both introverted and extroverted settings with ease. Her insatiable curiosity and enthusiasm for learning fuel her quest for knowledge and her desire to create positive change in the world.
