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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 ILERIOLUWASE RHEMA OYEDELE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

EARTH University | San José, Costa Rica | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 9, UNAI 3

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" It is such a privilege to have been selected to be a Millennium Fellow, providing me with the platform to connect with passionate changemakers worldwide while deepening my impact on Agriculture, also giving the avenue to expand the work I've started in aquaculture, focusing on sustainable practices that can benefit both global food security and my local community.
Through this fellowship, I can share the lessons I've learned and collaborate with others to create innovative solutions that address real-world challenges and to make good use of the opportunity to not only grow as a leader but also to make a tangible impact on the lives of those around me.
Lastly, to benefit from the tools, mentorship, and global network to enhance my leadership skills and implement sustainable solutions. "

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

Ilerioluwase Rhema is a final-year student at EARTH University in Costa Rica. She is passionate about sustainable agriculture and is focusing on aquaculture and fisheries management, aiming to promote innovative, waste-minimizing solutions for global food security and environmental sustainability.
Rhema enjoys content creation, particularly video editing, photography, and documenting her adventures alongside communicating vital information relating to science and agriculture to diverse audiences through her social media platforms.

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