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 EMMANUEL OGIRIMA ANDREW, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Lagos College of Medicine | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 6, SDG 17 & UNAI 3
" "Empowering communities through education and innovation is at the heart of my work. As a Millennium Fellow, I am thrilled to collaborate with like-minded leaders to amplify sustainable impact. This opportunity will sharpen my ability to bridge gaps in access and equity, aligning my efforts with the UNAI principles and SDGs. Together, we can turn visionary ideas into actionable change." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Every Child Deserves to Learn
Every Child Deserves to Learn is a project led by Millennium Fellow
Runsewe Ololade Elizabeth, Millennium Fellow SOLARIN Temiloluwa Ibukunoluwa, Millennium Fellow Sogunwa Deborah Boluwatife and Millennium Fellow Onasanya Oluwafolakemi Esther that collaborates with a local orphanage home to provide quality education and promote good health among its residents. We will design a customized curriculum and conduct regular classes, supplemented with monthly health workshops and medical outreach programs.
Measurable Goals (August-December 2025):
1. Education:
- Conduct bi-weekly classes for 3 months, reaching a minimum of 20 students.
- Achieve a 50% increase in students' knowledge retention, measured through baseline and end-line assessments.
2. Health:
- Organize 3 health workshops, focusing on basic hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.
- Provide medical check-ups and health screenings for at least 50% of the orphanage's residents.
3. Impact:
- Improve students' overall well-being and self-confidence, measured through surveys and feedback sessions.
- Increase community engagement and awareness about the importance of quality education and healthcare for vulnerable populations.
About the Millennium Fellow
Andrew Emmanuel is an ambitious and globally minded dental student at the University of Lagos College of Medicine. Born in Kogi State, Nigeria, he is deeply committed to advancing community well-being through both oral and general health initiatives. Through his volunteer work with TSMI, a health education initiative, Andrew has promoted preventive care and empowered communities with vital health knowledge. He aspires to become a renowned dentist and public health advocate, expanding access to quality care and fostering healthier lives across Africa and the world.
