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 OREOLUWA OLUWADAMISI AMU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Bowen University Ogbomosho | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" Children inspire me a lot, their curiosity, resilience, and potential to change the world. My work is driven by the desire to nurture their health and education so they can flourish. Joining the Millennium Fellowship is an opportunity to expand this mission, collaborate with like-minded change-makers and passionate peers, refine my leadership skills, and scale the impact of my work with children and turn shared visions into lasting change for communities and the next generation. "
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
Oreoluwa Amu is a compassionate and visionary medical student from Nigeria, recently accepted into the prestigious Millennium Campus Fellowship. Guided by her commitment to Good Health and Well-Being and also Quality Education, she is dedicated to advancing child health while empowering young minds through education. She has partnered with various organizations on Children community projects and has served as a children’s teacher on various accounts, a role that reflects her deep love for guiding and nurturing young lives.
Her work reflects a deep belief that healthy children learn better, and educated children build healthier communities. Through the fellowship, she aims to amplify her impact, bridging healthcare and education to shape a healthier, more equitable future.
