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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 ENIOLA ABISOLA OREKOYA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Bowen University Ogbomosho | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3

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" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the opportunity to affect meaningful change. I believe preventive medicine is often more powerful than curative approaches, and by educating children early, we can help them build healthier futures and reduce the burden of disease. "

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

Eniola Orekoya is a final-year medical student at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, born and raised in Nigeria. Quiet and introspective, she is passionate about paediatrics and child healthcare, with a strong belief that caring for children is key to securing the future. Driven by this conviction, she has actively participated in several outreach programs in children’s schools, promoting health and well-being among young learners. She aspires to dedicate her career to ensuring that children grow in health and happiness, making a lasting impact on society through her work.

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