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 FIKIR BELETE KEBEDE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Addis Ababa University | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 3
" Having witnessed the injustices and challenges in my society, I've been given the opportunity to act, and with that comes my responsibility to drive change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: TIMAR
Timar (let her learn) is an initiative that promotes women’s rights by empowering girls through life skills training and mentorship. Its aim is build their capacity so they can build their own future, A future where women are actual stakeholders in their own lives.
During the Fellowship, my project delivered four structured workshops (4–6 total hours) on self-confidence, stress management, time management, and goal-setting for a cohort of 25 girls at Hope for Children Ethiopia. These sessions provided practical tools, reflection exercises, and habit-building strategies.
About the Millennium Fellow
Fikir Belete Kebede is a 5th year medical student at AAU, Ethiopia. She is a firm believer in the power of learning and collaboration, and passionate about women's rights and disability rights. She believes there is always a better way to approach challenges and strives to find innovative solutions to create a more inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Through her project, Fikir aims to empower female students by equipping them with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive in their academic and personal journeys. After completing her medical degree, she plans to grow as a leader and contribute to positive change in society.
