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 CHIAMAKA EVANGELINE OBINNA-CHUKWU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Lagos College of Medicine | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 6, SDG 3, SDG 13 & UNAI 9
" "Being selected as a Millennium Fellow is an extraordinary honor that aligns with my passion to revolutionize education for neurodivergent children. Empathy and understanding drive my commitment to improving education for neurodivergent children and by harnessing a systems-based approach, I am eager to collaborate with a global network of innovators to develop and implement practical solutions that create inclusive and empowering learning environments. This fellowship will equip me with the necessary tools and resources to amplify my advocacy, measure impact, and ultimately build a future where every child, regardless of neurodiversity, can reach their full potential." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Operation: Clean Lagos Gutters
Operation: Clean Lagos Gutters is a project targeting the communal issue of wrong and inappropriate disposal of waste in Lagos' gutters. A gutter clean-up event was held on Owodele street on the 6th of November, 2024, with the help of about 20 secondary school students from Atunrase High School and St. Joseph Snr Secondary school.
About the Millennium Fellow
Chiamaka Obinna-Chukwu is a dedicated medical student currently in her fourth year at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Born and bred in Nigeria, Chiamaka's passion for social justice and healthcare has been fanned by a deep-rooted concern for the educational needs of neurodivergent children within her community.
Witnessing the challenges faced by neurodivergent children in accessing quality formal education, Chiamaka has become increasingly committed to advocating for their rights and well-being. Her medical studies have provided her with a unique perspective on the physical and mental health implications of these challenges, further fueling her determination to make a tangible difference.
Through her involvement in various community initiatives and volunteer projects, Chiamaka aims to raise awareness about the potential of neurodivergent children and to foster an inclusive educational environment. Her aspiration is to contribute significantly to the development of educational policies and programs that empower neurodivergent children to reach their full potential.
