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 MAXIMILIANO TOOCHI RAFFAËL OKPALA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 4 & UNAI 7
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a unique space to collaborate with peers worldwide, turning ideas into impact. I believe that meaningful change begins with dialogue and collective action, and I want to contribute to building solutions that strengthen communities and empower future leaders. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: New Horizons
The New Horizons Program is an initiative created to help immigrant children in Amsterdam adjust to their new surroundings. Our main goals are to promote a feeling of belonging and offer inclusive education. We hope to assist young kids in comprehending their rights, obligations, and the social systems they will encounter through engaging civil education exercises.
About the Millennium Fellow
Maximiliano Okpala is a third-year Political Science student at the University of Amsterdam with a strong interest in governance, communication, and public policy. He currently serves as a member of the Central Student Council, representing students and working on issues of transparency, accessibility, and student wellbeing. Alongside his studies, he was actively involved in organizing the National Congress of Public Administration 2025, where he focuses on speakers and program development. Maximiliano is passionate about fostering dialogue, bridging perspectives, and shaping innovative solutions to today’s societal challenges.
