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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT HAWA ELIASU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Ashesi University | Accra, Ghana | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 5, SDG 10 & UNAI 3

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" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the platform to amplify my impact and learn from like-minded change makers. I do this work because I believe every girl deserves the chance to dream, learn, and thrive without limitations. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: EduGo

My community is made up of around 400 people. One of the biggest challenges we face is the lack of access to quality education. This gap has left many young people with few options for their future. In recent years, many youths, some as young as 12, have dropped out of school to work as motorbike riders for wealthier outsiders who own the bikes. While this provides short-term income, it has led to serious issues like rising school dropout rates, increased accidents, and even theft. This situation has troubled me deeply. For the past two years, I’i've been thinking about how to create a lasting solution using the knowledge and skills I’I've gained so far. That’show EduGo was born. EduGo is an education-centered initiative designed to help young people in my community stay in school and prepare for a better future. The goal is to provide mentorship, basic literacy and numeracy support, and practical skills training that connects education to real-life opportunities. By building a system that promotes continuous learning, personal growth, and access to better alternatives, EduGo aims to give young people the tools they need to thrive without having to abandon their education for unsafe, short-term jobs.

About the Millennium Fellow

Hawa Eliasu is dedicated to empowering young girls through education and career preparation, aligning her work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 5 (Gender Equality). Her initiative raises awareness about girl child education, challenges gender biases, and fosters supportive learning environments. She organizes public campaigns, scholarship application support, technology training, and vocational skills programs to prepare girls for higher education and diverse careers. Through workshops and discussions, she addresses early marriage, career planning, and women’s issues, inspiring young girls to pursue their ambitions.

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