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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 KAZUMI TOMITA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Meiji Gakuin University | Yokohama, Japan | Advancing SDG 12, SDG 1, SDG 13 & UNAI 9

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" "I am thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because it aligns with my passion for creating meaningful change. This role enables me to use my experiences and enthusiasm to support those in need, particularly in addressing poverty and displacement. Working alongside others who share my goals, I can enhance my efforts and contribute to a fairer and more sustainable world." "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Bottles to Shelter

Our project bridges environmental efforts on campus with humanitarian needs by collecting discarded plastic bottles from Meiji Gakuin University and transforming them into durable plastic sheets for shelters in the Kutupalong Refugee Camp. With over 400 bottles discarded daily on the Yokohama campus alone and only 22% recycled, we’ve raised awareness of plastic waste's environmental impact and its potential for meaningful reuse. Despite challenges with Japan’s strict recycling laws, we collaborated with initiatives like Food Bank and Green Cycle to integrate sustainability into campus activities and events, such as the "Celebrating Diversity on Campus" festival. While not all goals were realized during this term, we’ve laid a strong foundation—detailed plans, resources, and partnerships—for future fellows to scale this project and continue creating impactful change, uniting environmental action with global humanitarian efforts.

About the Millennium Fellow

Kazumi Tomita is a dedicated 3rd year student at Meiji Gakuin University in Japan, where she is pursuing Global and Transcultural studies. Born and raised in the Philippines, Kazumi experienced life in both urban and rural settings, attending both private and public schools. Her diverse background inspired her passion for aiding others, particularly in reducing poverty. Her teams current project, "Camp Care: Bottles to Shelter," aims to provide refuge for displaced individuals while promoting environmental sustainability. Kazumi is also committed to future educational initiatives, recognizing the transformative power of education.

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