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 EDNA ITUNUOLUWA SOYOOYE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Lagos State University Ojo | Ojo, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 16 & UNAI 3
" "My passion for advocacy, governance, and quality education drives me to create opportunities for children to thrive. Being a Millennium Fellow will strengthen my skills, expand my network, and equip me to make a greater impact. I am excited to align my work with the SDGs, particularly in advancing education and child welfare, while collaborating with like-minded change makers to build lasting solutions." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Mind over Matters
Mind Over Matters is a youth-focused mental health initiative created to support young people affected by family conflict, instability, and emotional trauma. The project provides safe spaces where young people can express themselves freely, access relatable mental-health resources, and learn practical coping strategies.
Our work combines storytelling, peer support, and digital outreach to break the silence around home-related trauma. We use online communities, awareness content, and virtual sessions to help young people process their experiences in a healthy way.
Beyond emotional support, Mind Over Matters also empowers affected youth with skill-building opportunities such as online courses, workshops, and mentorship to help them grow, rediscover confidence, and pursue their goals despite their circumstances.
Ultimately, the initiative aims to build one of the largest African communities where young people can heal, feel seen, and rise above the limitations of their backgrounds.
About the Millennium Fellow
Edna Soyooye is a passionate and driven student of History and International Studies at Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria. Proudly Nigerian, she is deeply interested in policy, politics, governance, and advocacy. Inspired by her childhood experiences, Edna has always been passionate about quality education and enjoys helping children. Her vision is to become a great advocate and establish NGOs dedicated to children’s welfare. This passion connects strongly with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and she is committed to creating lasting change in education and child development.
