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 KOKET ENGIDA FIRISSA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Higher Colleges of Technology | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 11 & UNAI 1
" “I see technology as a bridge to equity—giving every person, regardless of background, access to quality education and healthcare. The Millennium Fellowship offers the perfect platform to turn this vision into action alongside passionate change makers from around the world.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: 1Change 4All
1Change 4All is an independent project led by HCT students. The initiative aligns with SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by focusing on hydroponics, recycling, and urban gardening. The project aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, raise environmental awareness, and inspire responsible urban living. During the Millennium Fellowship period (August–December 2025), 1Change 4All will run a community campaign engaging HCT students, faculty, and the wider community. The campaign will include awareness workshops, hands-on hydroponic demonstrations, and recycling drives, to reach at least 200 participants and foster long-term commitment to sustainability.
About the Millennium Fellow
Koket Firissa is an Ethiopian student pursuing Electrical Engineering at a technological university in the UAE on a full merit scholarship. Passionate about technology, coding, and robotics, he has led and contributed to projects ranging from AI models to web applications. He is committed to making education and healthcare accessible to everyone through innovative technological solutions. Having served as a team leader during software engineering fellowships and engaged in community programs, Koket aspires to become an expert in artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive impactful global change.
