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 JUDE JESUSEUN OLAWUYI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Ilorin | Ilorin, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 6 & UNAI 9
" Curiosity to learn new things, adaptability and passion has been what has been my drive. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will enhance these skills collaboratively. The skills I gain from the Campus network will make my social impact on schools and my immediate environment more tangible and aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I'm elated to looking forward to be part of this program by envisioning new ways of learning and creativity "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Clean Water Initiative
The Safe Water Project is a public school outreach initiative focused on promoting water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices among students. The project aims to educate children on the importance of clean water, proper hygiene habits, and environmental cleanliness. By using demonstrations, discussions, and practical tools like water reservoirs and water guard , the project seeks to empower students with the knowledge and resources needed to maintain a healthier lifestyle. It aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6): Clean Water and Sanitation, by fostering a generation that prioritizes access to safe water and sanitation for all.
The project also addresses the prevention of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid by promoting safe water practices and the role good hygiene plays in reducing health risks. Through this initiative, students are not only educated but also encouraged to take the knowledge back to their families and communities, amplifying the impact of the project.
About the Millennium Fellow
Jude Olawuyi is a smart, young and globally competitive engineering student at the University of Ilorin. He was born in Nigeria and also residing in Nigeria and identifies as a global citizen. For as long as he could remember, Jude has been passionate about advocacies for environmental challenges, resource recovery and development of a sustainable community. This drive and passion has been on of the reasons he applied for the Millennium Fellowship in order to gain an international experience. Throughout his secondary school days and currently in university years, he had successfully organized and participated in various philanthropy projects on clean ups and public enlightenment. Jude aspires to be in a professional field where he can cultivate these advocacies further and provide his own contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
