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 HANEEFAH ABDULKADIR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University | Sokoto, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 17 & UNAI 9
" Becoming a Millennium Fellow excites me because it’s more than a title, it’s a platform to drive real social impact while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and upholding the principles of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). It’s a chance to turn passion into action, to champion gender equality, education, and health through meaningful community projects, and to grow into the kind of leader who sparks lasting change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: KIDSCREEN: A Child TB Screening Campaign
KidScreen: A Child TB Screening Campaign is a Millennium Fellowship project committed to advancing SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being by improving early detection of Tuberculosis (TB) among children in Sokoto State. Through school and community-based screenings, we aim to protect vulnerable children from preventable illness while promoting equity in healthcare access, reflecting the United Nations Academic Impact principle of addressing global health challenges.
In line with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, we collaborate with local health authorities, community-based organizations, and youth networks to strengthen TB control efforts.
Measurable Goals (by the end of the Fellowship):
• Screen at least 2,000 children across schools, orphanages, IDP Camps and clinics.
• Facilitate referrals and follow-up care for children with presumptive TB.
• Conduct sensitization sessions for parents and caregivers.
• Build sustainable community partnerships to sustain TB awareness and screening beyond the Fellowship.
About the Millennium Fellow
Haneefah is a young medical student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, driven by a deep passion for women’s rights, quality education, volunteering, community engagement, and personal development. Growing up in a society where women often face limitations, she has become a strong advocate for bridging these gaps and challenging the status quo. Through active participation in volunteer initiatives and social movements, Haneefah strives to create opportunities that empower women and foster equality. She envisions a professional career dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on health, education, and gender equality.
