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 ADELEKE MARYAM OLAMIDE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Obafemi Awolowo University | Ife, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 1, UNAI 6
" As a creative and driven individual, I believe that learning, adaptability, and innovation are essential to driving meaningful impact. My work is guided by these principles, and I am excited about the prospect of becoming a Millennium Fellow to further develop these skills collaboratively. Through this fellowship, I aim to enhance my ability to create tangible social change in my community, aligning with the UNAI principles and the SDGs. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: PAD-A-THON
Padathon aims to promote menstrual hygiene and dignity among underprivileged girl children. We provide sanitary pads, raise awareness, and support girls' education.
Objectives:
1. Provide sanitary pads to underprivileged girls.
2. Promote menstrual hygiene awareness.
3. Support girls' education.
Target Beneficiaries: Underprivileged girl children (10-18 years) in rural and urban areas.
About the Millennium Fellow
Maryam Adeleke is a driven and accomplished Pharmacy student at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Hailing from Ila Orangun, Osun State, Maryam has always been drawn to issues surrounding global health, women's empowerment, and rights. These passions sparked her interest in becoming a Millennium Fellow, a role that aligns with her aspirations to make a lasting impact. Maryam's ultimate goal is to become a public health pharmacist, where she can contribute meaningfully to achieving the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and create positive change in he community.
