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 AMAKA CHUKWUFUMNANYA MORDI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Bowen University Ogbomosho | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" My Passion to women’s health, public health, and mental health fuels my research and advocacy efforts. Joining the Millennium Fellowship will enhance my capability to develop significant health initiatives and cultivate valuable partnerships. The expertise I acquire from the Fellowship will equip me to devise more sustainable and inclusive solutions that align with the UNAI principles and the Sustainable Development Goals. I look forward to broadening my ability to enhance healthcare access and empower communities through evidence-informed actions. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Healthy Minds, Bright Future
Our Healthy Minds, Bright Future project empowered our community with essential life skills, promoting healthy habits and wellness from a young age. We educated children on crucial practices like regular brushing, proper bathing, and hand hygiene, providing them with tools like toothbrushes, toothpaste, notebooks, and pencils to reinforce these habits.
We conducted a successful outreach program at two schools, where we educated students on essential hygiene practices, including proper handwashing techniques and oral care. To support their learning, we donated notebooks, pencils, and other materials to the children and schools. We also taught engaging songs and activities to reinforce these habits, making it easier for them to remember and incorporate into their daily routines. Although we had planned to visit more schools, the exam schedules of many institutions limited our reach. Nonetheless, we're thrilled with the impact we made, and it's heartening to hear that our efforts have stuck with the kids - we've even received appreciation from some of them since our visit!
About the Millennium Fellow
Mordi Amaka is a committed, devoted medical student at Bowen University, Nigeria. Having grown up in Lagos, Nigeria, she is highly dedicated to enhancing healthcare systems and advocating for public health initiatives within her community and beyond.
Amaka has been enthusiastic about women’s health, mental health, and public health advocacy. Her commitment has led her to engage in research aimed at addressing public health and social crises, with a goal to effect positive change on both national and global scales.
During her academic career, she has been actively involved in projects and initiatives that foster health awareness, assist vulnerable populations, and promote improved access to healthcare. Amaka intends to combine her medical knowledge with a robust background in public health to develop effective programs and collaborations with financial institutions and NGOs to support the less privileged.
With her outstanding motivation and leadership abilities, she hopes to significantly influence health policies, enhance women's health, and aid in achieving sustainable development objectives in the years to come.
