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 ENIOLA HAWAWU SALAWU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10, SDG 8 & UNAI 3
" "As a Millennium Fellow, I am excited to connect with others who share my passion for creating a more inclusive and sustainable world. My dedication to advocating for deaf persons stems from a childhood experience—having a deaf friend who was often mistreated due to their disability. This fueled my desire to ensure that every individual, regardless of their abilities, is treated with dignity and respect. My work in finance and climate tech, alongside my advocacy for the deaf community, is driven by a deep commitment to making a lasting positive impact on society." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: One Sound
OneSound is an initiative aimed at fostering inclusion and empowerment for individuals who are deaf. This project creates a vibrant community where members can connect, learn, and achieve personal and collective goals. By forming strategic partnerships with schools and community centers, OneSound facilitates sign language education for children and adults, promoting effective communication and mutual understanding. Through these efforts, the initiative envisions a more inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, feels heard and valued.
About the Millennium Fellow
Salawu Eniola Hawawu is a passionate advocate for children and the rights of deaf individuals. She volunteers with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) and actively supports inclusivity for deaf persons. In addition to her humanitarian work, Salawu is a finance professional with AAT, ACA, and ACCA qualifications, reflecting her dedication to excellence in the financial sector. At the University of Lagos, she is an active member of the investment society, where she has developed her expertise in global markets and financial strategies. Salawu also pioneers a climate tech company, Ecocarbon, focusing on SDG 13 and addressing climate change through innovative solutions.
