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 YABSERA ABENET GASHAW, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Haramaya University | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 17, SDG 4 & UNAI 2
" “I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers me the opportunity to grow as a leader while working alongside passionate peers to create meaningful change. I do the work I do because I believe that kindness, integrity, and dedication to service can transform communities and shape a better future.” "
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
Yabsera Abenet Gashaw is a good-hearted, enthusiastic, and open-minded individual known for her honesty and dedication. She is currently studying to become a doctor at Haramaya University, where she has also gained valuable leadership experience. Yabsera is passionate about personal growth and is eager to further develop her leadership skills while aspiring to contribute in a professional environment. With integrity, kindness, and determination as her guiding values, she looks forward to making a positive impact both in the medical field and in the communities she serves.
