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 ESTHER BOLUWATIFE OLATIMEHIN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Obafemi Awolowo University | Ife, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 2
" Being a Millennium Fellow fuels my determination to challenge societal norms and
promote gender equality. I envision a world where every individual can reach their full
potential, regardless of gender or background. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Her Future, His Strength
"Her Future, His Strength" is a targeted outreach program to empower secondary school girls and boys with critical knowledge and skills for their holistic development. The project focuses on educating girls about reproductive health, menstrual hygiene, and the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), while also addressing boys' mental health and emotional well-being.
The program aims to create a generation of informed and resilient young individuals who can make better decisions for themselves, while also promoting gender equality and emotional intelligence.
From August to December 2024, our project will engage communities through awareness programs, targeted training, and social media campaigns. We are committed to creating a safer, more inclusive environment where both women and boys can thrive, breaking down barriers and fostering mutual respect and understanding.
About the Millennium Fellow
Esther Olatimehin is a 300-level English student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun
State, Nigeria. Esther is passionate about promoting gender equality and advocating
for peaceful and inclusive societies. She believes in harnessing individual potential to
promote sustainable development, ensure access to justice for all, and build effective,
accountable institutions.
With a strong interest in storytelling and communication, Esther aspires to become a
journalist, utilizing her skills to amplify marginalized voices and champion social
change. Through her work, she aims to contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 16 (Peace,
Justice, and Strong Institutions), and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
