ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT DAGMAWI ALEMAYEHU TSEGAYE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 2, SDG 9, SDG 12 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to turn innovative ideas into meaningful social impact. I do the work I do to empower communities, address pressing challenges, and create sustainable solutions that leave a lasting difference "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Plastic Recycling for Sustainable Farming
The main aim of this project is to transform plastic waste into affordable, high-quality farming tools, promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation in Ethiopia. We strive to empower farmers with innovative, cost-effective solutions while reducing plastic pollution and fostering a circular economy.
During the Millennium Fellowship, our Plastic Recycling for Sustainable Farming project achieved key goals in awareness, waste collection, and prototyping. We engaged over 220 students and community members, surpassing our awareness target, and collected about 25 kg of plastic waste, exceeding our planned goal. We also produced three recycled farming tool prototypes, including a hand trowel and seedling trays.
About the Millennium Fellow
Dagmawi Alemayehu is a final-year Electromechanical Engineering student at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University. Passionate about robotics, renewable energy, and innovative engineering solutions, he actively engages in hands-on projects and research. As the president of the Mechatronics Engineering Students Association (MESA), Dagmawi demonstrates leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to student development. Beyond academics, he participates in social impact initiatives, combining technical knowledge with community service. His curiosity and dedication drive him to explore new technologies and contribute meaningfully to both his field and society.
