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 JOY OVEY IBRAHIM-DANIEL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Benin | Benin City, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 8
" Becoming a Millennium Fellow is an opportunity to build valuable skills, gain leadership development, and access networking opportunities for social impact. The experience, training, and skills I will gain through the Millennium Fellowship will enable me to acquire practical exposure to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNAI principles. Passion and creativity play a major role in my desire for social impact. I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because I know it will give me the opportunity and platform to create global change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Good Health and Wellness Campaign
Good Health & Wellness Campaign is an initiative created to: Raise awareness on preventable diseases, promote everyday wellness practices, empower children and adults with life saving health knowledge, and support the global agenda for healthier and stronger communities.
My project successfully achieved public awareness by educating different groups on healthier habits, proper kidney care, and essential hygiene practices. Through community outreach, school visit, and market sensitization, the project:
-Increased public understanding of kidney health and early warning signs,
-Promoted healthier habits and preventive practices,
-Distributed sanitary materials such as toothbrush and soaps to children in a local community,
-Provided valuable health and hygiene information to both children and adults.
-These efforts helped improve community knowledge and inspired individuals to adopt better wellness practices.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ibrahim-Daniel Joy Ovey is a young, smart, and passionate pharmacy student at the University of Benin, Nigeria, born on February 20, 2004, alongside her twin sister. With a deep passion for healthcare, health advocacy, public enlightenment and social impact, Joy has created and joined platforms that have enabled her to reach people, while volunteering in projects that broaden her social influence. As a compassionate leader dedicated to growth and success, Joy seeks more opportunities to build on her goals and aspires to contribute meaningfully towards the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
