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 PRAISE OLUWAPEMI TOYE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Bowen University Ogbomosho | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 6 & UNAI 3
" "I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a platform to translate my passion for equity and fair resource distribution into impactful action. Since my secondary school days, I have been driven to fight for a just healthcare system in Nigeria, and this fellowship aligns perfectly with my vision to create meaningful change and improve access to quality care for all." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: U5-I: Little Minds, Big Futures
The Under5Initiative is a community health project focused on reducing morbidity and mortality among children under the age of five through targeted health education, early detection, and improved access to preventive care. The initiative works to address the major causes of under-five deaths—such as malaria, pneumonia, diarrheal diseases, malnutrition, and poor vaccination uptake—by providing evidence-based interventions and empowering caregivers with practical knowledge.
Through school outreach programs, community sensitization, basic screenings, demonstrations on hygiene and nutrition, and collaborative engagement with local health centres, the Under5Initiative aims to strengthen health-seeking behaviors in families. Our approach combines medical expertise, culturally sensitive communication, and grassroots engagement to create sustainable improvements in child health outcomes in underserved communities.
The initiative is led by medical doctors & students committed to driving social impact, bridging health literacy gaps, and bringing essential care closer to vulnerable populations. Each outreach is designed to be interactive, accessible, and tailored to the unique needs of the communities we serve.
About the Millennium Fellow
Toye Praise Oluwapemi is a 600-level medical student at Bowen University, Nigeria. A bright and passionate individual, Toye is committed to improving the nation’s healthcare sector and ensuring equitable access to quality services for all citizens. Her dedication to fairness and justice began in secondary school, where she actively championed equity and the fair distribution of resources. Driven by a vision for positive change, Toye continues to pursue academic excellence and advocacy, aiming to make a lasting impact in medicine and public health in Nigeria.
