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 MAUTONTHEN ORIYOMI-BRAIN HUNWI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Lagos State University Ikeja | Ikeja, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 17 & UNAI 9
" "Standing on the frontlines of climate action, the Millennium Fellowship is my megaphone to amplify the voices of those most affected by climate change. It's a chance to transform passion into powerful, tangible change and to be part of a global movement that refuses to stand still in the face of the climate crisis." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Be BP Smart
BE BP SMART is a public health initiative that advances SDG 3. It is focused on combating hypertension, a silent killer affecting millions globally. The project aims to raise awareness about hypertension, promote lifestyle modifications, and facilitate early detection through free blood pressure screenings. By combining education with action, BE BP SMART empowers individuals to take control of their health and reduces the risk of complications associated with high blood pressure.
About the Millennium Fellow
Mautonthen Hunwi is an aspiring neurophysiologist with a heart for the planet. She is currently attending Lagos State University where she is pursuing her degree in Neurophysiology. She was born in a marginalized coastal community in Lagos, Nigeria.
She has an unwavering desire for self-development and a heart set on making positive impact on the environment.
Her love for the planet moved her to be an advocate for SDG 13, Climate action.She is currently participating in the COP 28 Youth Ambassador skills program where she's dedicating her time to learn more about the planet. She's putting her knowledge into action by volunteering in different capacities addressing climate change.
When Mautonthen is not studying neurophysiology and advocating for climate change,she is managing projects, designing graphics and writing.
