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 FARID MUFTADIN KEMAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Haramaya University | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 17, SDG 4 & UNAI 2
" Passion and purpose guide my work to identify overlooked community challenges and create tangible solutions. Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it offers a collaborative space to sharpen my leadership, expand my impact, and align my efforts with with SDGs. I look forward to turning innovative ideas into meaningful action that strengthens community well-being. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Light House Project
This project provides short-term training for health students at Haramaya University,
equipping them with skills to conduct reliable community-based research on mental
health. Through a strong focus on experiential learning, students will gain both
theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience by identifying local mental health
issues, assessing barriers to care, and proposing actionable solutions. Collaborations
with stakeholders will support meaningful interventions, while trained students will act
as peer trainers and join ongoing university research, promoting sustainability and a
culture of evidence-based action.
Measurable Goals (Aug–Dec 2025):
1. Train 30+ health students in research skills.
2. Guide participants in conducting community-based mental health studies.
3. Identify barriers to mental health care in Harar and propose interventions.
4. Collaborate with local health institutions to implement interventions.
5. Establish a peer network to expand research training.
6. Connect trained participants with Haramaya University research projects as
assistants
About the Millennium Fellow
Farid Muftedin is a dedicated medical student passionate about uncovering overlooked
community problems and driving real solutions. He was born in karamile, oromia,
Ethiopia but current residence is Harar. He served as president of a charity club and
now is Vice President of Finance for the Ethiopian Medical Students’ Association,
Haramaya chapter. Actively involved in student-led initiatives, he focuses on creating
tangible public health impact. Beyond academics, he enjoys reading and engaging in
projects that improve community well-being, preferring meaningful action over efforts
that simply showcase minor achievements.
