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 MARTA TEGEGNE MAMO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Addis Ababa University | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 9 & UNAI 8
" My work is rooted in the belief that every person deserves unconditional love, care, and respect. Like the foundation of my Orthodox Christian faith, I believe we are called to love one another. As humans, we cannot thrive in isolation; we need each other for support, guidance, and companionship. Therefore, I feel a deep responsibility to help solve the challenges people face without expecting anything in return. I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it will allow me to take a leadership role in facilitating this change and actively work to make the world a more loving and supportive place. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Empowering Youth Through Education
The "Empowering Youth Through Education" project aims to provide young people with the tools and resources they need to succeed in life. We focus on offering accessible educational programs, mentorship, and skill-building workshops that cover various subjects, from academics to life skills. Our goal is to inspire and equip youth with knowledge, confidence, and practical skills that will help them pursue their dreams and become active, positive contributors to their communities. By fostering a supportive learning environment, we believe we can unlock the potential of every young person and help them build a brighter future.
About the Millennium Fellow
Marta Tegegne Mamo is a diligent, natural leader and globally competitive young software engineering student at Addis Ababa University. Born in Sekota, Ethiopia, on January 30, 2004, she is now a resident of Addis Ababa and a true citizen of the world.
Since her elementary school days, Marta has been deeply passionate about leadership and solving social problems. This dedication to social action has been evident throughout her academic journey, where she has consistently taken on various responsibilities. Despite facing significant challenges, she remains a strong and humble young leader.
Marta's experiences in the international community have further fueled her drive to create positive change. She aspires to find opportunities where she can further develop her leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ultimate goal of contributing to global community life and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Her commitment lies in making the world a better place for everyone.
