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 DEBORAH CHIDERA OBIYO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi | Nnewi, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 9
" Empathy and intentional action fuel my advocacy for mental health and the protection of the girl child. The Millennium Fellowship excites me because it offers a global platform to deepen these values, collaborate with like-minded change makers, and transform ideas into sustainable impact. Through this experience, I look forward to amplifying voices, fostering inclusion, and serving my community with humility and purpose. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: HER V.I.P (Voice. Identity. Power)
HER V.I.P is a healing-centered empowerment project designed to help young girls and women who have lost their sense of self due to trauma, abuse, or emotional pain rediscover their voice, identity, and power. Rooted in faith, storytelling, and community support, the project provides safe spaces for reflection, restoration, and growth — guiding participants to heal aloud, redefine self-worth, and step boldly into purpose.
About the Millennium Fellow
Obiyo Deborah is a Nigerian advocate for mental health and the protection of the girl child. A committed Christian and skilled content writer, she channels her creativity into fostering healing-centered conversations and safe spaces for young people. Her leadership experience spans coordinating campus initiatives and community projects rooted in empathy, humility, and inclusion. Passionate about service, Deborah aims to use the Millennium Fellowship to amplify her impact, collaborate with global change makers, and contribute meaningfully to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
