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 AUGUSTINE OKWANING, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Kumasi, Ghana | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" I am very excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a platform to transform my passion for health advocacy into tangible impact, empowering my communities and the nation at large amplifying the voices of those often unheard. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: PROJECT RED
Project Red is a youth-focused initiative dedicated to creating meaningful change through compassion, innovation, and collective action. Targeting teenagers vulnerable to negative influences, the project raises awareness and educates young people on substance abuse through workshops, outreach sessions, and community engagement. Building on lessons from the Millennium Fellowship, the initiative continues to grow with improved partnerships and planning.
About the Millennium Fellow
Okwaning Augustine is a dedicated nursing student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with a passion for adolescent health, gender equality, and mental health advocacy. He has gained experience through clinical internships, health research collaborations, and community outreach programs. Augustine is committed to using his skills in healthcare, research, and public engagement to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and empower vulnerable populations. His vision is to combine evidence-based practice with compassionate care to create lasting, positive change in his community and beyond.
