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 KENNEDY OFORI SARKWAH , A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Ghana | Accra, Ghana | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 16, SDG 3 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it lets me combine my love for finance, farming, and mental health into real change. I want to use data and technology to help farmers grow their businesses while also supporting mental wellness in our communities. This is my chance to learn, connect with others, and turn ideas into action "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Hope Rises
Project Name:Hope Rises
Hope Rises is a suicide prevention advocacy project by Millennium Fellow Kennedy Ofori Sarkwah and Millennium Fellow Rosemary Sarpongmaa Osei-Agyei. The project aims to empower young people in Ghana to prioritize mental health and well-being. Through awareness campaigns, workshops, and support networks, the project aims to create a supportive community that encourages open conversations and promotes help-seeking behavior. As a Millennium Fellows, We will engage with approximately 400 young people, providing them with knowledge, skills, and resources to support themselves and their peers.
During the fellowship period, Hope Rises will host workshops on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, establish a support network for young people struggling with mental health issues, and distribute educational materials on mental health and well-being. By achieving these goals, Hope Rises aims to make a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of young people in Ghana, contributing to a culture of openness and support.
Through this project, We hope to leverage our skills and experience to drive meaningful change and promote a brighter future for young people in Ghana. By working together, we can create a supportive environment that encourages young people to prioritize their mental health and well-being.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ofori Kennedy Sarkwah is a motivated finance and information studies student at the University of Ghana, blending his knowledge acquired in data analysis and financial planning to empower agricultural businesses and advance industrialization. Passionate about mental health advocacy, he leverages his role at the Suicide Prevention Foundation Ghana to raise awareness through data-driven campaigns. As a QS Impact Ambassador, he promotes sustainable development, bridging gaps in education and climate action. With plans to become a financial analyst, Kennedy aims to equip farmers and small enterprises with the tools to thrive economically. His dynamic leadership and technical skills position him as a force for progress in business growth, mental health, and community resilience
