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 THECLA UGOCHI FRANK-ARIRIGUZO., A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Olabisi Onabanjo University Sagamu | Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9, UNAI 6
" I am excited to be a part of the Millennium Fellowship for 2024 because it is an avenue for me to contribute to the growth of the community.
I enjoy volunteering services and health education because it is an avenue to enlighten people and create awareness. It is also an avenue to learn about the community and know areas that need improvement. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Mind Matters: Promoting Mental Health Awareness
The project aimed to raise awareness about mental health among secondary school students in Sagamu, Ogun State. It focused on educating students about the importance of mental health, helping them understand how to manage stress, and encouraging them to seek help when needed.
The project’s objectives included:
• Increasing awareness about mental health and reducing stigma.
• Teaching students simple strategies for managing stress and emotions.
• Encouraging open conversations about mental well-being.
The initiative was conducted in two phases:
1. An introductory session where the team explained key mental health concepts and provided practical tips for stress management.
2. A follow-up session featuring a medical professional who offered expert insights and answered students’ questions.
The project successfully empowered the students with knowledge and tools to care for their mental well-being and fostered a supportive environment where mental health could be openly discussed.
About the Millennium Fellow
Frank-Aririguzo Thecla is a 300-level medical student at Olabisi Onabanjo University. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Thecla has always been passionate about public health and mental health advocacy.
With a strong zeal to make a positive impact in society, she is an ardent volunteer for community programs and education.
Her passion for community growth has made her leadership positions in NGOs and committees with an interest in public health and mental health.
She looks forward to a society where good health is prioritized for both the poor and the rich, and wholesome growth; physically and mentally is attained.
