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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 NWANDO HEIDI EZEANOWAI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

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

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" The work being done by the Millennium Fellowship cohort greatly aligns with majority of what I hope to accomplish and SDGs I am passionate about. So excitement would be an understatement of what it would feel like to work with like minded individuals, garner skills that could enhance my future career as a public health practitioner and make a difference in my community. "

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

Nwando Heidi Ezeanowai is definitely not one for the books. With a sense of creativity and wild imagination, she hopes to connect with children all over the world and make as much impact as she possibly can.
She is a final year medical student from Bowen University Ogbomoso, Nigeria. A Nigerian by nationality and a wanderlust mentality. She aims to travel the world one day and has a passion for global and mental health; and child and adolescent health. More importantly she aims to connect and make a difference in the world starting from her small corner of it.

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