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 AYOMIDE ESTHER ADEBAYO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Federal University of Technology Akure | Akure, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 12, SDG 3, SDG 13 & UNAI 9
" My passion for biomedical innovation and community service is fueled by a desire to create solutions that improve lives. The Millennium Fellowship excites me because it offers a platform to collaborate with like-minded leaders, refine my skills, and align my initiatives with the SDGs. Through this opportunity, I look forward to amplifying my impact in healthcare, sustainability, and youth-led development while learning to envision transformative pathways for global well-being. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Refoodable Food Bank Initiative
Refoodable is a youth-led initiative dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability. With the theme “Reimagining Waste, Redefining Worth,” the project challenges the way we view surplus food, turning what is often discarded into a resource that benefits both people and the planet.
The project focuses on two key areas. First, it recovers safe, surplus food from restaurants, markets, events, and households. Volunteers help sort, package, and redistribute this food to individuals and families in need, reducing waste while supporting communities.
Second, Refoodable drives awareness and education. Through community events, school programs, and online campaigns, the project teaches practical ways to minimize food waste and adopt sustainable habits;such as mindful buying, proper storage, and portion management.
By tackling food waste and promoting responsible consumption, Refoodable not only helps those in need but also contributes to environmental sustainability. The initiative aligns with global priorities, including Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), and Climate Action (SDG 13).
About the Millennium Fellow
Ayomide Esther Adebayo is a passionate Biomedical Technology student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. She was born and resides in Nigeria, where she nurtures her drive to advance healthcare solutions through innovation, with a particular interest in biomechanical designs, orthopedics, and rehabilitation. Beyond academics, Esther is actively involved in youth-led leadership, climate advocacy, and community service, including volunteering at a food bank. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, her dedication to service fuels her vision of improving lives through science, technology, and welfare-oriented initiatives. She aspires to become a global leader in biomedical innovation and sustainable development.
