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 RITA UZOAMAKA AHACHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Nile University | Abuja, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because i love the intersection of creativity and problem solving.
Being a Millennium Fellow to me means helping people and as a chronic empath its my greatest joy!
I also love teamwork and being a part of a team with my fellow Millennium cohorts, gives me the ability to achieve a common goal which can drive sustainable growth. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Brain Builders
The Brain Builders is an initiative focused on enhancing cognitive development in children aged 0–5 years through targeted nutritional education. In partnership with the pediatrics and nutrition units of Asokoro District Hospital and Wuse General Hospital, the project empowers parents and caregivers with practical knowledge, affordable meal planning strategies, and cooking demonstrations using locally available foods. By integrating workshops into hospital programs, the initiative promotes sustainable improvements in child nutrition and cognitive outcomes, aligning with SDGs 2, 3 and 4.
Measurable Goals (August–December 2025)
1. Conduct at least 8–10 workshops (bi-weekly) across both hospitals for parents and caregivers.
2. Reach a minimum of 200 caregivers with educational materials and hands-on training.
3. Achieve a 40% improvement in caregivers’ knowledge on the link between nutrition and cognitive development (measured by pre- and post-assessments).
4. Train at least 10 caregivers as peer educators to sustain the initiative beyond the Fellowship period.
5. Establish caregiver support groups in both hospitals to encourage ongoing practice and peer learning.
About the Millennium Fellow
Rita Ahachi is an ambitious bright mind with a goal to positively impact her community with the SDGs. From a young age she loved providing help and support to people who were struggling.
So with a heart full of empathy and determination she applied for medical school straight out of high school.
She knew the journey will be long and grueling but she understood it will be worth it if she can put a smile on someone face.
She hopes to continue to empower underprivileged communities, through advocacy programs and campaigns.
