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 OROMIDE OLÁTÚNJÍ, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 16, SDG 17, SDG 11, SDG 10, SDG 8, SDG 5, SDG 2, SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" I know
that the Fellowship is a vital link between my enthusiasm combined with the required network and knowledge
to make a long-lasting change.
I am attracted to the The Millennium Fellowship because it fosters a spirit of cooperation addressing the intricate social issues that calls for collaborative effort. A chance to
connect with people who share my interests. To learn from their experiences and
also share my own which will be extremely helpful. I see a network of support, where we can discuss potential solutions.
Hold each other accountable, and share best practices. I'm excited to dig deeper.
my understanding of these objectives, and discover how I want to successfully incorporate them into my work.. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Take The Lead
Imagine a 21-day journey that pushes young people to build leadership, discipline, and personal growth habits. Every morning and evening, participants will read, write affirmations, set goals, and execute real projects they’ll share online. But that’s just one part. My team will also visit secondary schools and universities to talk about leadership, run practical sessions, and show students how to take charge of their future. I’m tired of the savior’s mentality where people sit around waiting for change instead of being the ones to make it happen. It’s everywhere. People let things slide because they think someone else will step in. But I’i've seen how bad leadership can ruin potential, and I’i've also seen how the right push can turn people into leaders. This project is that push. It’s a four-month journey that starts with the 21-day regimen and moves into outreach and community projects. It all ends in a big event where participants reflect, share their growth, and showcase what they’i've done. It’s not just about learning, it’s about acting. If you want to see change, you have to be the one to make it happen.q
About the Millennium Fellow
Joy Oromide Olatunji is a dynamic storyteller, copywriter, publisher, printer, and brand strategist, currently serving as COO at Devica Art Production. An undergraduate of English at the University of Lagos, Joy combines her love for words with her expertise in digital marketing to craft compelling content and strategies that make brands shine.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Joy is deeply passionate about empowering vulnerable children. She is dedicated to bridging the gap between limited opportunities and limitless potential, working to create platforms and foundations that nurture the dreams of less-privileged youth. Through her work and vision, she seeks to inspire change, one story, one brand, and one child at a time.
