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 MELAKU BITEW ARAGAW, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Higher Colleges of Technology | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 11 & UNAI 1
" "My passion for sustainable technology drives me to create solutions that reduce energy waste and protect our planet. The Millennium Fellowship will help me strengthen my leadership and collaboration skills, enabling me to turn ideas into impactful projects. I am excited to contribute to the sustainable development goals by advancing cleaner, smarter energy systems for communities worldwide'' "
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
Melaku Aragaw is a second-year Electrical Engineering Technology student from Ethiopia, studying in the United Arab Emirates on a government scholarship. He is passionate about developing innovative solutions for sustainable energy use, aiming to integrate AI and IoT technologies to optimize power consumption and reduce carbon footprints. Melaku envisions contributing to global efforts toward a cleaner and more energy-efficient future.
