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Okoli Favour Mmesoma is a 300 level student of Lagos state university from Nigeria. Lives in Lagos from Imo State. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2020 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2020, 15,159 young leaders applied to join the Class of 2020 on 1,458 campuses across 135 nations. 80 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 1,000+ Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2020 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT FAVOUR MMESOMA OKOLI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Lagos State University | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 1 " Am so excited to be a member of Millennium Fellowship because it is a great opportunity given to me to work with diverse group of people and develop my potentials and goals. I like the fact that I will be working with minded people which will help me accomplish my goal as to quench hunger in the society. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Operation quenched poverty and hunger Operation quenched poverty and hunger is a project established to provide food,shelter for kids that are less privileged .Also to lessen the high level of poverty among pupils in college thereby providing food,money for handouts which withheld quality education in college. About the Millennium Fellow Okoli Favour Mmesoma is a 300 level student of Lagos state university from Nigeria. Lives in Lagos from Imo State. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Yashika VenkataKrishnan is a sophomore at Sai University, Chennai, India. She plans to major in Physics and finds scope in computer science and mathematics. She expresses interests in The Big problems of the world and thus is happy to work on a project which will contribute and have an impact on the problem that her team choses to work on. She is an academia person who will feel happy to work on projects like this to enhance her learning sphere and experience. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT YASHIKA VENKATAKRISHNAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Sai University | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 12 & UNAI 9 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Revive: Practicing Net-zero waste Revive: Practising Net-zero waste is a collaborative initiative by students of Sai university designed to foster sustainability within the academic community. The project aims to address and mitigate the environmental impact of waste generated on campus by implementing innovative waste reduction and recycling strategies. Through comprehensive research and analysis, we seek to identify areas of improvement in current waste management practices and propose sustainable alternatives. About the Millennium Fellow Yashika VenkataKrishnan is a sophomore at Sai University, Chennai, India. She plans to major in Physics and finds scope in computer science and mathematics. She expresses interests in The Big problems of the world and thus is happy to work on a project which will contribute and have an impact on the problem that her team choses to work on. She is an academia person who will feel happy to work on projects like this to enhance her learning sphere and experience. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Avia Weber is an international relations and psychology major at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, USA. As an international adoptee from Chongqing, China, Avia has been passionate about protecting adoptee rights and fixing the broken system both internationally and locally. Avia is excited to explore the mechanisms to do so with her project as the adoption community is at the intersection of the various issues facing society. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AVIA WEBER, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania, United States | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 6 Millennium Fellowship Project: The Made of More Project An organization driven to serve the adoption community and assist others in learning that adoption and those involved are made of more than what is on the surface. Then, further applying this mindset to the dynamics of the general world and identification of self-worth. #GenZAdoptees dedicated toward service and awareness about contemporary topics and issues within adoption. About the Millennium Fellow Avia Weber is an international relations and psychology major at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, USA. As an international adoptee from Chongqing, China, Avia has been passionate about protecting adoptee rights and fixing the broken system both internationally and locally. Avia is excited to explore the mechanisms to do so with her project as the adoption community is at the intersection of the various issues facing society. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Badejo Joshua Olajide is a passionate youngster, who is a student of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, currently undergoing a program in Doctor of Optometry. He hails from Idomila, in Ogun state Nigeria. He is driven by the desire to impact his sphere positively, he enjoy working with fellow creative minds with a view of fostering team work. Overall, he desire to add value that can Foster growth, development and capacity in his local community and in extension the larger society. He has held a number of Leadership positions from highschool, amongst which he was a two time president of the Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS), he has managed other leadership role in other organizations, such as being the deputy team head at the SMA Impact network, a non governmental organization focused on growth and impact. He is currently a volunteer at the Young Health Initiative (YOHI), and a member of The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI, Kwara state, Nigeria), and Junior Chamber International (JCI, University of Ilorin, Nigeria). His core interest are in health advocation, leadership, and technology. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT JOSHUA OLAJIDE BADEJO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Ilorin | Ilorin, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 " Every day we are faced with problems of various shades, and to ensure that our productivity is not hampered, we have to create solutions that are efficient and effective. One way I believe I can create that efficacious solution that'll better our community and increase capacity is by helping individuals and communities as a whole maintain a health status that is optimal. I believe this program will grant me access to these resources and mentorship and will furnish me with the requisite skill set and knowledge to help me achieve my goal of helping individuals of all calibre, communities and in extension the larger society maintain the best health status pIossible. I also want to inspire other youngsters out there that they can always shoot for their dreams, regardless of the limitations and hurdles and that they are not too young to be a solution provider. I also believe the Millennium Fellowship program will exert a degree of boldness and competence for deploying excellence in every sphere of my life, academics inclusive. " Millennium Fellowship Project: PoleStar Health Initiative The PoleStar Health Initiative project, centered on sensitizing people in the informal sector like market women, on the availability of the Kwara State Health insurance scheme, that allows them access quality healthcare for themselves and children at a very reasonable reduced cost for a whole year. Beyond the sensitization, we helped with the pre-registration of some of these women and men for this scheme, as most of this women don't know how to handle digital devices. About the Millennium Fellow Badejo Joshua Olajide is a passionate youngster, who is a student of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, currently undergoing a program in Doctor of Optometry. He hails from Idomila, in Ogun state Nigeria. He is driven by the desire to impact his sphere positively, he enjoy working with fellow creative minds with a view of fostering team work. Overall, he desire to add value that can Foster growth, development and capacity in his local community and in extension the larger society. He has held a number of Leadership positions from highschool, amongst which he was a two time president of the Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS), he has managed other leadership role in other organizations, such as being the deputy team head at the SMA Impact network, a non governmental organization focused on growth and impact. He is currently a volunteer at the Young Health Initiative (YOHI), and a member of The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI, Kwara state, Nigeria), and Junior Chamber International (JCI, University of Ilorin, Nigeria). His core interest are in health advocation, leadership, and technology. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Maria is a rising sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Electrical Engineering and possibly minoring in German. Born and raised in Kenya, she grew a passion for realizing a "brighter" Kenyan future, seeing as a significant portion of the country is yet to benefit from the national electricity grid. This has played a key role in shaping the trajectory of her college and career interests. Maria is a proud historian and dancer in African Rhythms Drum and Dance Troupe, the Chief of Marketing for the Society of African Internationals at Penn. She is also actively involved in Fossil Free Penn and Sustainable Solutions, organisations on campus that are aimed at "localising the SGD's." ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2018 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2018, students applied to join the Class of 2018 on 285 campuses across 57 nations. 30 campuses worldwide (just 11%) were selected to host the 402 Millennium Fellows in the global pilot this year. The Class of 2018 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. During the Millennium Fellowship, Millennium Fellows' dedicated 48,785 hours and their 214 unique projects positively impacted the lives of 393,449 people worldwide. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MARIA APIYO ODONGO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2018. University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania, United States | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 " Excitement, determination, and are a few words I could use to describe how I feel for having this opportunity to be a Millennium Fellow. I look forward to being part of a larger community of ambitious and highly motivated students, who have made it their purpose to advocate for the greater good of humanity. Most importantly, I view it as a learning experience, for it is only through constant self-improvement that we can improve the lives of those around us. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Sustainable Solutions Sustainable Solutions is a Spring 2019 Competition that will identify and implement actionable solutions to SDGs 3, 4, 6, 7 and 11 within Philadelphia. About the Millennium Fellow Maria is a rising sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Electrical Engineering and possibly minoring in German. Born and raised in Kenya, she grew a passion for realizing a "brighter" Kenyan future, seeing as a significant portion of the country is yet to benefit from the national electricity grid. This has played a key role in shaping the trajectory of her college and career interests. Maria is a proud historian and dancer in African Rhythms Drum and Dance Troupe, the Chief of Marketing for the Society of African Internationals at Penn. She is also actively involved in Fossil Free Penn and Sustainable Solutions, organisations on campus that are aimed at "localising the SGD's." BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Dhvani Shukla, an engineering student at the Institute of Chemical Technology Indian Oil Odisha campus in Bhubaneswar, is brilliant, young, and highly competitive person. She has always been fervent in her advocacy for raising the underprivileged via education, as far back as I can recall. Being from a very tiny town, she has witnessed residents living on the sidewalk and scrounging together two square meals each day. She believes that bringing everyone up is the definition of success. Different types of discrepancies are more or less a worry when it comes to illiteracy. The nation's literacy rates are influenced by caste, gender, and sometimes technological constraints. She has always made an effort to assist others around her by educating them and raising awareness of the opportunities available to them. She aspires to implement her ideas and contribute to improve lives of needy ones in development of united nations sustaible goals. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT DHVANI SHUKLA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai Indian Oil Odisha Campus | Bhubaneswar, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 1 " Together, creativity and teamwork may perform marvels. The Millennium Fellowship will serve as a link to better the lives of those in need and provide me the chance to develop my leadership abilities. My social effect in schools and communities will be more in line with UN development goals thanks to the skills I'll acquire from the Millennium Fellowship . I'm eager to develop my anticipatory skills through imagining innovative approaches to education and creativity. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Quality Education for Underprivileged The project 'Quality Education for Underprivileged' aims to help orphan children to help realize their potential, which starts with connecting and getting to know the areas they lack in. Students in orphanages aren’t able to continue their studies and/or decide on their field of study owing to a lack of guidance among other disadvantages. A few sessions on opportunities and basics of life every month and some donations and food drives will help them move towards a more opportune life for them. The project would help orphan children to lead righteous life by eliminating issues of awareness, and hopefully, poverty. About the Millennium Fellow Dhvani Shukla, an engineering student at the Institute of Chemical Technology Indian Oil Odisha campus in Bhubaneswar, is brilliant, young, and highly competitive person. She has always been fervent in her advocacy for raising the underprivileged via education, as far back as I can recall. Being from a very tiny town, she has witnessed residents living on the sidewalk and scrounging together two square meals each day. She believes that bringing everyone up is the definition of success. Different types of discrepancies are more or less a worry when it comes to illiteracy. The nation's literacy rates are influenced by caste, gender, and sometimes technological constraints. She has always made an effort to assist others around her by educating them and raising awareness of the opportunities available to them. She aspires to implement her ideas and contribute to improve lives of needy ones in development of united nations sustaible goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Noemi Ira is a sophmore pre-med student at the University of Colorado Boulder studying molecular biology and art practices. Noemi is passionate about creating social change within her community, and she believes that students themsevles need to be at the forefront. Through her project, she intends to create the first student-run organization at her university that advocates for decreasing the prevalence of sexual assualt. After she graduates, she plans to attend medical school where she will continue her advocacy for sexual eduaction and health. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT NOEMI MARTA IRA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University of Colorado Boulder | Colorado, United States | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 6 " Sexual assault is extremely prevalent on college campuses. While official school resources exist for reporting, I believe there is a gap in education and advocacy within the student body at our university. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will allow me to make a greater social impact within my community through collaboration with Fellow students. As the first student-run organization against campus sexual assault, we will provide learning opportunities, open discussions, and a space for anyone wanting to learn more about this issue. I am excited to see the ways in which we can raise awareness about the issue and advocate for more tangible change. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Students Against Campus Sexual Assault The project is focused on founding a student group on campus that raises awareness for sexual assault and supports victims of sexual assault. Our campus does not currently have a student based group, and this project would be a great way to incorporate student voices into the issue. I believe that a student based group could enact more systemic change within the school community as we could organize events with more student engagement. About the Millennium Fellow Noemi Ira is a sophmore pre-med student at the University of Colorado Boulder studying molecular biology and art practices. Noemi is passionate about creating social change within her community, and she believes that students themsevles need to be at the forefront. Through her project, she intends to create the first student-run organization at her university that advocates for decreasing the prevalence of sexual assualt. After she graduates, she plans to attend medical school where she will continue her advocacy for sexual eduaction and health. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Leah Njoki Waweru is a dedicated 3rd year student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business and Information Technology at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. With a keen interest in social impact, she focuses on raising inclusivity awareness and providing assistive technology to individuals with disabilities. Actively engaged in various programs, Leah strives for an equitable society. Her passion shines in efforts to promote inclusivity and offer assistive technology. Eager to collaborate with her cohort and connect with like-minded fellows, she aims to enhance her impact. Leah envisions a more just and compassionate world, continuing her initiatives beyond graduation. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LEAH WAWERU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Strathmore University | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 3 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Access4All Dynamic initiative dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through access to assistive products and inclusive education. Our mission is to bridge gaps, break barriers, and uplift communities by empowering those who often face limitations due to their unique needs. About the Millennium Fellow Leah Njoki Waweru is a dedicated 3rd year student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business and Information Technology at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. With a keen interest in social impact, she focuses on raising inclusivity awareness and providing assistive technology to individuals with disabilities. Actively engaged in various programs, Leah strives for an equitable society. Her passion shines in efforts to promote inclusivity and offer assistive technology. Eager to collaborate with her cohort and connect with like-minded fellows, she aims to enhance her impact. Leah envisions a more just and compassionate world, continuing her initiatives beyond graduation. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Oluwatosin is a Christian medical student at the best state university in Nigeria. She is a leader who is passionate about making impact in her community by giving to humanity. She is also a research assistant at a Gen'Omics Research company (Genomac hub). In her leisure, she uses her voice to serve others through Voice overs. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT OLUWATOSIN AFOLAYAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: Climate SustainXchange Climate change poses a great danger to people's health by causing a deviation of environmental conditions from normal. The welfare of the population's health depends on the availability of safe air, food, water, and hygiene, and the current situation is threatening those resources. The ClimateSustainXchange Project aims to improve the climate and sustain its normalcy by creating awareness and mobilizing people to take action. The project comprises three sub-projects: Treesurrection, Aquaconciliation, and Sanitation Club Formation. Through these sub-projects, the project seeks to address the problem of climate change and its impact on people's health by promoting the availability of safe air, food, water, and hygiene, creating sustainable sanitation clubs in schools, and improving rural water quality. The ultimate goal of the project is to create a sustainable future by improving the environment and promoting healthier lifestyles. About the Millennium Fellow Oluwatosin is a Christian medical student at the best state university in Nigeria. She is a leader who is passionate about making impact in her community by giving to humanity. She is also a research assistant at a Gen'Omics Research company (Genomac hub). In her leisure, she uses her voice to serve others through Voice overs. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Faith Waweru is a third-year law student who is a firm believer in the creation of a peaceful environment for the harmonious existence of mankind. She is passionate about the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism to achieve peace in her society. She enjoys participating in activities involving the community around her such as legal aids. She also enjoys travelling and reading books. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2020 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2020, 15,159 young leaders applied to join the Class of 2020 on 1,458 campuses across 135 nations. 80 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 1,000+ Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2020 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT FAITH WANGARI WAWERU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. University of Nairobi | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 16 & UNAI 8 " I am grateful and excited to be a part of this amazing journey. I enjoy working around people and I look forward to working with Fellow young people to make this dream a reality. I am mostly excited because the program will impact me with the requisite skills I will need in order to partake in the change making process. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Suluhisho Project Suluhisho' is a Swahili word for resolution. The project seeks to create awareness on the need to use alternative means of dispute resolution especially between law enforcers and the citizens. The law enforcement officers have been characterized as brutal and uncouth in the course of their duties. This project seeks to enlighten everyone involved in a dispute including law enforcers on how to handle the same to achieve positive results and in a way that will enhance and promote peace in the society. This way, police force institutions will consequently be strengthened. I plan to use social media as a tool to enhance the same. My project looks at promoting SDG 16 which aims at promoting peace and strengthening institutions. About the Millennium Fellow Faith Waweru is a third-year law student who is a firm believer in the creation of a peaceful environment for the harmonious existence of mankind. She is passionate about the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism to achieve peace in her society. She enjoys participating in activities involving the community around her such as legal aids. She also enjoys travelling and reading books. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Driven by passion for equity and community health, Riya Patel is a fourth year medical student from The University of Nairobi,Kenya.Volunteering at various medical camps across the region, she has gained first hand insight into the barriers faced in low resource settings. Passionate about public health, she is committed to bridging the gap between health care access and communities, while advocating for women's rights and ensuring equity in the medical field and beyond, across social,professional and interpersonal spheres. Her initiatives focus on creating inclusive,sustainable solutions that empower underserved populations to lead healthier,more equitable lives. 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 RIYA MANISH PATEL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. University of Nairobi KNH Campus | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 3 " Empowered women transform societies. Through my medical journey, I have seen how access to healthcare and equity enables women to stand up for themselves and lead changes. Women's self defense equips them to protect themselves physically and defend their rights in every sphere. The Millennium Fellowship is my platform to bridge healthcare gaps, amplify women's voices and inspire a generation of women to lead with strength. " Millennium Fellowship Project: UnbreakaBelle UnbreakaBelle - she saves herself is a student led personal protection and self defense initiative aimed to empower young women and girls with practical self defense skills so they can protect themselves in unsafe situations. In response to the raising cases of femicide in Kenya-with victims mostly being university students, UnbreakaBelle provides affordable,accessible and high impact training within academic institutions.The program integrates physical techniques, psychological preparedness, and preventive safety strategies, delivered in partnership with certified trainers. The pilot session successfully trained 35 participants, marking a meaningful first step toward building a safer campus environment. The long-term vision is to host regular trainings throughout the academic year, expand to multiple universities, and eventually include secondary school students, ensuring girls and young women across Kenya have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to stay safe. UnbreakaBelle ultimately seeks to create a culture of empowerment, awareness, and resilience ,because every woman deserves to feel safe, strong, and UnbreakaBelle. About the Millennium Fellow Driven by passion for equity and community health, Riya Patel is a fourth year medical student from The University of Nairobi,Kenya.Volunteering at various medical camps across the region, she has gained first hand insight into the barriers faced in low resource settings. Passionate about public health, she is committed to bridging the gap between health care access and communities, while advocating for women's rights and ensuring equity in the medical field and beyond, across social,professional and interpersonal spheres. Her initiatives focus on creating inclusive,sustainable solutions that empower underserved populations to lead healthier,more equitable lives. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Sushana Suzane Mathew is a third-year Economics Honours student at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus. Born in India and raised in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sushana has been actively involved in both academic and co-curricular activities from a young age. Her passion for sustainability and environmental preservation led her to play a significant role in her school's Eco Club, focusing on air and land audits. In college, Sushana continues her commitment to social service through her active participation in the Centre for Social Action (CSA). Through the Millennium Fellowship, she hopes to contribute meaningfully to the community and the environment. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SUSHANA SUZANE MATHEW, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Christ (Deemed To Be University) Bannerghatta Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 8 & UNAI 7 " The Millennium Fellowship is extremely prestigious and coveted by many. It is a means through which the present and future generations can remain committed to sustainability and sustainable development. It can be used as a tool to educate the masses regarding the preservation of our planet so that it can provide for the future generations. It also molds environmentally and socially conscious individuals. Hence, I can use this distinction to create social awareness as well to influence others to act sustainably. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Community Awareness Programme: Embracing Differences Our community awareness initiative addressed the problem of discrimination by promoting understanding and acceptance of our differences. Through an engaging campaign, we showcased the beauty of diversity and the importance of embracing it, with the goal of dismantling the barriers that foster prejudice. By nurturing unity that goes beyond individual distinctions, we highlighted the shared experiences that connect us all. This initiative aspired to create a harmonious society where everyone can coexist and thrive together. By encouraging inclusive attitudes and celebrating diversity, we aimed to drive social impact by building a happier, more inclusive world. About the Millennium Fellow Sushana Suzane Mathew is a third-year Economics Honours student at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus. Born in India and raised in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sushana has been actively involved in both academic and co-curricular activities from a young age. Her passion for sustainability and environmental preservation led her to play a significant role in her school's Eco Club, focusing on air and land audits. In college, Sushana continues her commitment to social service through her active participation in the Centre for Social Action (CSA). Through the Millennium Fellowship, she hopes to contribute meaningfully to the community and the environment. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026