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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 MEEK OYINLOLUWA MERUWOMA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

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

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" I am really, really excited about joining the Millennium Fellowship. In fact, I was scared that I wouldn’t get in. I know that being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will give me the skills I need to make a social impact in my chosen field. I look forward to working with like-minded people to carry out tangible projects for communities. I am also excited to build my competence by exploring new ways of learning and creativity. "

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

Meruwoma Meek is an introverted young girl studying Medicine and Surgery at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho. Born and raised in Nigeria, she resides in Lagos but moved to Osun State for her studies. From childhood, she has been passionate about children—this passion inspired her choice of medicine, even though the course can be demanding. She has worked with associations focused on child welfare and has become part of a movement dedicated to improving children’s lives. She hopes to grow this passion, apply it in her career, and contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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