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 NEMBO JOSHUA NTSOU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Bamenda | Bamenda, Cameroon | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" Empowering others through health and education fuels my passion for social impact. As a Millennium Fellow, I am excited to enhance my capacity to bridge gaps in healthcare and entrepreneurship, aligning with UNAI principles and the SDGs. This fellowship will provide opportunities to collaborate with like-minded individuals and create innovative solutions that foster growth and independence in our communities. I believe that effective leadership hinges on strong communication skills, collaboration, and networking, and this fellowship will significantly contribute to my development in these areas. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EduaImpact Initiative
This EduImpact Initiative seeks to educate and empower students to make informed career decisions, effectively navigate university systems, and maximize their time in school through skill-building and practical engagement.
In addition to personal development, the project emphasizes environmental consciousness, teaching students about responsible plastic waste disposal and recycling as part of building a sustainable future.
It also addresses the aspect of proper menstrual care.
Its objectives is to, guide students in identifying and pursuing the right career paths. Train them to access and utilize university opportunities and platforms effectively.
Equip them with practical skills to create personal and community impact.
Promote environmental sustainability through education on proper waste management and recycling.
Promote proper menstrual health through sensitization. This is to be done through awareness through flyers and social media campaigns, capacity-building trainings and webinars, one-on-one mentorship and peer learning sessions, environmental education and community recycling drives.
About the Millennium Fellow
Nembo Joshua Ntsou is a dedicated student at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Bamenda, specializing in Nursing and Midwifery. He is also an entrepreneur, demonstrating significant growth and development in the field of entrepreneurship. Joshua advocates for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 3, and 4.
As a healthcare student, he promotes health through his professional training and medical supply services. As the founder of NBA (NEMBO-BUSINESS ASSOCIATE), he bridges the gap between manufacturers and end-users of medical equipment. His initiative has empowered many students, reducing their dependency on parents while in campus by providing opportunities to work as salespersons. This model not only supports their financial independence but also promotes affordable resources and entrepreneurship.
In addition to his entrepreneurial efforts, Joshua serves as a Biology tutor at MIA Prepa, where he prepares students for competitive entrance exams to state universities in Cameroon. He leads an admission guidance WhatsApp group with over 300 students, helping high school graduates navigate their university applications and choose the right career paths.
Joshua is a mentor and leader to many in both medical and entrepreneurial circles, inspiring others with his drive and determination. This year, he was recognized as the Best Group Leader during a classmate recognition award, having served as a sports coordinator for both his class and department, as well as an assistant class coordinator and community/clinical internship team leader. His leadership extends to the faculty level, where he has taken on the role of Financial Secretary for the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Bamenda for the 2024/2025 academic year. As he often says, "The future is bright." 😎
