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 ELLEN YEMORKOR MENSAH - LARYEA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
EARTH University | San José, Costa Rica | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 9, UNAI 3
" Sustainable agriculture is the future but very few people know about it. Joining Millennium Fellowship will allow me to connect and join hands with individuals with different skills and capabilities to spread the word about Sustainability. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Farm The Future
Farm the Future is a project that seeks to transform agriculture by embracing
sustainable, eco-friendly practices like hydroponics, aquaponics, and improved waste
management systems. The initiative is deeply committed to aligning with SDG 4: Quality Education, offering easily accessible learning materials such as manuals, e-
manuals, videos, and podcasts. These resources provide practical knowledge to help farmers and communities adopt more sustainable agricultural practices.
The project also reflects the values of UNAI Principle No. 9: Sustainability, advocating for responsible farming methods that meet the global need for sustainable food production. By focusing on community engagement and lifelong learning, "Farm the Future" fosters a shared knowledge base that benefits local communities and the broader environment. The goal is to empower a new generation with the skills and insight necessary for sustainable development. By doing so, it not only advances agricultural education but also helps address future food security challenges.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ellen Mensah Laryea is a bright and intelligent young lady passionate about agriculture, especially periurban farming. She was born in Ghana and is studying Agricultural engineering at Earth University Costa Rica. After she graduates she hopes to start a sustainable farm in her town. She believes that everyone can grow what they eat and that agriculture is the future
