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 YARED ZEBENE BELETE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Higher Colleges of Technology | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 11 & UNAI 1
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the opportunity to turn my passion for technology and innovation into meaningful impact, collaborate with like-minded peers, and develop solutions that can create positive change in my community and beyond. "
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
Yared Zebene is a 21 year old electrical engineering student at the Higher Colleges of Technology with a deep passion for technology and innovation. Inspired early by the stories of visionary entrepreneurs, he developed strong interests in AI, robotics, and web development, teaching himself programming and exploring creative problem-solving. Through hands-on experience in robotics competitions and continuous self-learning, Yared has cultivated both technical and leadership skills. He aspires to become a tech entrepreneur, using his knowledge and creativity to build impactful solutions that address real-world challenges.
