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Mia Joseph was part of a military family and grew up in many places across the United States. She is currently a sophomore at Nova Southeastern University and majors in Business Management with a minor in International Studies. She currently lives in a small beach community and that's where her love of the ocean really became important to her. Mia started small and began to support many business and causes that worked towards ocean conservation. She also inspired her family and those around here to cut down on single uses plastics. She also does turtle walks to deepen her understanding of marine life and what she can do to help them. When Mia graduates she hopes to work in a business that works toward ocean conservation and travel the world. 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 MIA ANN JOSEPH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Nova Southeastern University | Florida, United States | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 9 " I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it will give me opportunities that I did not have before. This will also allow me to spread the importance of ocean conservation while meeting people passionate about their own causes. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Clean Ocean Initiative This endeavor would assist in removing unwanted items from our oceans. The project would remove trash from the ocean and would remake them into reusable products. An ultimate goal is to expand recycling efforts that partner business and governments to develop policies that address plastics and other trash disposal into the oceans. The goal for this project would be to gather 500 pounds of trash from Broward and Miami-Dade County with local beach cleanups. About the Millennium Fellow Mia Joseph was part of a military family and grew up in many places across the United States. She is currently a sophomore at Nova Southeastern University and majors in Business Management with a minor in International Studies. She currently lives in a small beach community and that's where her love of the ocean really became important to her. Mia started small and began to support many business and causes that worked towards ocean conservation. She also inspired her family and those around here to cut down on single uses plastics. She also does turtle walks to deepen her understanding of marine life and what she can do to help them. When Mia graduates she hopes to work in a business that works toward ocean conservation and travel the world. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Olanrewaju Kolawole is young, brilliant, intelligent and highly competitive medical student of the of the University of Ibadan. He was born in Nigeria, resides in Nigeria and is currently studying in Ibadan, Nigeria. Olanrewaju is very passionate about solving health problems in the society, this is due to the observed poor health care system in Nigeria. Olanrewaju has function in many leadership positions in his secondary school, and for the past 3 years in College, he has organised several medical outreaches to rural communities and schools in Nigeria via the platforms like CHECK Medical Missions, Nigeria and The Ganglion Initiatives, Nigeria. Olanrewaju plans to execute greater projects that he believe will significantly alleviate the health challenges facing Nigerians and provide his own contribution in the United Nation's Sustainable Goals. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2021 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In 2021, over 25,000 young leaders on 2,000+ campuses across 153 nations applied to join the Class of 2021. 136 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 2,000+ Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2021 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT OLANREWAJU KOLAWOLE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. University of Ibadan | Ibadan, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6 " Being very passionate about making lasting societal impact in the health sector, I believe being a part of Millennium Fellowship will bring me closer to achieving my vision and that of UNAI principles through networking and sharing of ideas. I know that this Fellowship will challenge my old methods of learning and creativity. This I am excited about. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Health Promotion & Disease Prevention is a lifelong project which is about equipping Nigerian Youths with the knowledge they need to promote their health and prevent diseases. During this fellowship, an outreach was organised to commemorate the World Sight Day where we educated the beneficiaries on proper care of their eyes. About the Millennium Fellow Olanrewaju Kolawole is young, brilliant, intelligent and highly competitive medical student of the of the University of Ibadan. He was born in Nigeria, resides in Nigeria and is currently studying in Ibadan, Nigeria. Olanrewaju is very passionate about solving health problems in the society, this is due to the observed poor health care system in Nigeria. Olanrewaju has function in many leadership positions in his secondary school, and for the past 3 years in College, he has organised several medical outreaches to rural communities and schools in Nigeria via the platforms like CHECK Medical Missions, Nigeria and The Ganglion Initiatives, Nigeria. Olanrewaju plans to execute greater projects that he believe will significantly alleviate the health challenges facing Nigerians and provide his own contribution in the United Nation's Sustainable Goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Anusha is a smart and bright student, she is a keen observer and a mindful person. Anusha was born in the district of Hassan, Karnataka and resides with her family in Bangalore, Karnataka. She has completed her education from Jnana Sweekar Public school, she represented her school in district level shot put competition and has a passion towards basketball. She has completed her PU from Vijaya PU college and is currently pursuing her degree in bachelor's of statistics and mathematics in St. Joseph's university. Anusha has participated and won yoga district level competition. She aims to do masters in Data analysis and pave a path towards her career. She has been the school sports representative and cultural representative in first year of college and is currently the class representative. 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 ANUSHA N, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. St Joseph's University | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 12 & UNAI 9 " Millennium Fellowship is an amazing opportunity for me to work on my capabilities, increase awareness and understanding the social challenges which we have been studying from a young age but have had no practical awareness of. We live in a world where girls are now getting opportunities and are treated equally in the society yet there exists a large number of people who believe in getting girls married right after they turn 21, completely blindsiding the girl's choices and desires. " Millennium Fellowship Project: CARe-Clean and Rejoice Replacing paper and plastic storage containers and cups with ones made from bagasse, a byproduct of sugarcane waste. By doing this, we may lessen the amount of sugarcane waste that is discarded across the city and lessen the amount of biodegradable waste that is mixed with non-biodegradable waste. About the Millennium Fellow Anusha is a smart and bright student, she is a keen observer and a mindful person. Anusha was born in the district of Hassan, Karnataka and resides with her family in Bangalore, Karnataka. She has completed her education from Jnana Sweekar Public school, she represented her school in district level shot put competition and has a passion towards basketball. She has completed her PU from Vijaya PU college and is currently pursuing her degree in bachelor's of statistics and mathematics in St. Joseph's university. Anusha has participated and won yoga district level competition. She aims to do masters in Data analysis and pave a path towards her career. She has been the school sports representative and cultural representative in first year of college and is currently the class representative. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Social Impact Stories Social Impact Stories is a podcast developed by Millennium Fellows to explore social impact stories from around the world as they engage in conversations with their peer Millennium Fellows, Global Leaders, and many more! Meet young student leaders and know how they are taking steps in bringing positive change to their community and get inspired from their stories and maybe start writing yours too! LATEST EPISODE 05 The One With Aaron and AI To Tackle Climate Change | Clivi-Scope In this episode we talk with a brilliant Millennium Fellow from Uganda, Aaron Masuba. This Innovator, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Climate Activist studies at BRAC University doing EEE in Bangladesh. He is passionate about Innovations and Social Entrepreneurship. Aaron is also a member of BRAC University Electrical and Electronic Club, Robotics Club of BRAC University and BRAC University Entrepreneurship Development Forum. Aaron is currently addressing SDG 13 Climate Action through Project Clivi-Scope. He believes that the infinite small steps that one does every day add value when merged together. About His Project: Climate change is increasingly becoming a fatal challenge of our time. We all appreciated the fourth industrial revolution through unimaginable ways of economic growth and a machiavellian modern-day civilization. The recent decades have illustrated a devastating and unpredictable cry on humanity and the paradox of sustainability over profitability is undebated but the co-existence of both is much more important for resilience and effectiveness. Project Clivi-Scope through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) ascends to ensure the resilience and effectiveness of climate actions for long-run efficiency. Goals Effectiveness: Clivi-Scope works to equip and support societies, first responders, community-based organizations, industrialists, government and non-government organizations to quickly suscept negative climatic actions. Resiliency: Clivi-Scope works to see that climate actions are well-coordinated, safe, affordable to all classes of society and ensure continuity in effectiveness of both green and digital economic development. Empowerment:Clivi-Scope works to empower the local action groups with the power to predict and optimize the decisions being made for the betterment of societies at low costs, saving time and much resources. Find Aaron on LinkedIn and ResearchGate Follow Aaron's Project Clivi-Scope on LinkedIn View More Episodes Social Impact Stories Play Video Play Video S0E3: The One With Summer & Her March Towards A Sustainable Future | Voiz | Next Chapter In this episode, we talk with an aspiring Sutainibility leader and analyst Summer Wyatt-Buchan about her projects: 'Next Chapter' and 'Voiz'. She also shares her advice on how to get started with social impact projects! Summer is from England, studying BSc Geography at University College London (UCL). She is working with five other millennium fellows on a project called ‘Next Chapter’. Focusing on SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing and SDG 10: Partnerships for the Goals, the project aims to facilitate the integration of young refugees through interactive language classes and weekly events and workshops. Alongside that, she also works for Voiz, a social venture that rates the sustainability credentials of products. At Voiz, she conceived and developed the UK’s first junior sustainability analyst programme, which brought SDG training to secondary school students. She and her team guided them on choosing sustainably and teaching companies how to make sustainable design and production choices. As the Editor-in-Chief for UCL Climate Action Society, she wrote for numerous student journals and has contributed to sustainability in many ways! And apart from her march towards sustainability, this amazing person is also a Black Belt in Karate and plays Bass Guitar! Read more about her and her projects here: -Voiz: https://www.voizreviews.com/ -A UCL Article on Summer : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/sdgs-and-me/sdgs-and-me-summer-wyatt-buchan Author Summer: -https://bloomsburygeographer.com/author/summerwb/ -https://sundialjournal.com/author/summerwyattbuchan/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎧Listen to the podcast on: Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MTlmMTFkOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwjo-IymvIP0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQQA Anchor:https://anchor.fm/social-impact-stories Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kWXkntrpREfSS9PRSsCji 🌻Follow Us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialimpactpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-impact-stories-with-srijan-and-vlada 📧Email us at: podcast@mcnpartners.org to share your stories! Play Video Play Video S0E4: The One With Aaron and AI To Tackle Climate Change | Clivi-Scope In this episode we talk with a brilliant Millennium Fellow from Uganda, Aaron Masuba. This Innovator, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Climate Activist studies at BRAC University doing EEE in Bangladesh. He is passionate about Innovations and Social Entrepreneurship. Aaron is also a member of BRAC University Electrical and Electronic Club, Robotics Club of BRAC University and BRAC University Entrepreneurship Development Forum. Aaron is currently addressing SDG 13 Climate Action through Project Clivi-Scope. He believes that the infinite small steps that one does every day add value when merged together. About His Project: Climate change is increasingly becoming a fatal challenge of our time. We all appreciated the fourth industrial revolution through unimaginable ways of economic growth and a machiavellian modern-day civilization. The recent decades have illustrated a devastating and unpredictable cry on humanity and the paradox of sustainability over profitability is undebated but the co-existence of both is much more important for resilience and effectiveness. Project Clivi-Scope through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) ascends to ensure the resilience and effectiveness of climate actions for long-run efficiency. Goals Effectiveness: Clivi-Scope works to equip and support societies, first responders, community-based organisations, industrialists, government and non-government organizations to quickly suscept negative climatic actions. Resiliency: Clivi-Scope works to see that climate actions are well-coordinated, safe, affordable to all classes of society and ensure continuity in effectiveness of both green and digital economic development. Empowerment:Clivi-Scope works to empower the local action groups with the power to predict and optimise the decisions being made for the betterment of societies at low costs, saving time and much resources. Find Aaron Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-masuba-780313318/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aaron-Masuba Project Clivi-Scope: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cliviscope-ai/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎧Listen to the podcast on: Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MTlmMTFkOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwjo-IymvIP0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQQA Anchor:https://anchor.fm/social-impact-stories Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kWXkntrpREfSS9PRSsCji 🌻Follow Us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialimpactpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-impact-stories-with-srijan-and-vlada 📧Email us at: podcast@mcnpartners.org to share your stories! Play Video Play Video S0E2: The One With Polina & Climate Action Awareness | ClimateChangeXTheHabits In this episode, we invited over a Millennium Fellow and Environmentalist Polina Gracheva. Polina is an aspiring individual from St. Petersburg, Russia. She is now studying in Lithuania at LCC International University. She has been actively working on advancing SDG13: Climate Change by raising awareness about climate change and taking initiatives to make her campus more sustainable. Tune in to the episode to learn more about what she has been doing. In this episode, Polina also shares her advice for those who are also thinking of starting their journey on climate advocacy. More about her project: ClimateChangeXTheHabits: https://www.facebook.com/anna.audare/videos/232474558956269 The Habits Club: https://www.instagram.com/thehabitsclub/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎧Listen to the podcast on: Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MTlmMTFkOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwjo-IymvIP0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQQA Anchor:https://anchor.fm/social-impact-stories Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kWXkntrpREfSS9PRSsCji 🌻Follow Us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialimpactpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-impact-stories-with-srijan-and-vlada 📧Email us at: podcast@mcnpartners.org to share your stories! Play Video Play Video S0E1: The One With James and MCN | Social Impact Stories With Srijan and Vlada In this episode, we engage with James- the Executive Assistant, Millennium Campus Network, and dive into the story that inspired him to initiate social impact projects. James Odhiambo is a Social Advocate and Law student at the University of Nairobi, entering his final undergraduate year. He is also a Millennium Fellowship alumnus, having served diligently as Campus Director in 2020. He has demonstrated interest in Social Impact and Youth Advocacy from a young age, winning the King Constantine Medal at 18. He is also a Peace First Grantee and has recently worked at Spellcast, an award-winning Kenyan Entertainment Company, serving as Head of Procurement and Writing for 2 years. James possesses strong communication skills and has written on Social injustice, Kenyan Political History, the Independence movement, and he continues to explore African Heritage through visual and written storytelling. He started Kumbuka, a Social Impact Project addressing recurrent Post-Election violence in Kenya; Pamoja for Turkana, a project to help victims of drought, among others. James has recently been voted Mr. University at his school and continues to show potential in youth leadership. His role as Executive Assistant entails assisting the Executive Director with day-to-day administrative duties, communication, among other roles. His skills and passion for youth leadership will be an asset to the team going forward. Source: https://www.mcnpartners.org/james-odhiambo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎧Listen to the podcast on: Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MTlmMTFkOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwjo-IymvIP0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQQA Anchor:https://anchor.fm/social-impact-stories Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kWXkntrpREfSS9PRSsCji 🌻Follow Us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialimpactpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-impact-stories-with-srijan-and-vlada 📧Email us at: podcast@mcnpartners.org to share your stories! Play Video Play Video S0E0 The One Where You Meet Srijan and Vlada | The Social Impact Stories With Srijan & Vlada This is the very first episode of The Social Impact Stories with Srijan & Vlada presented by the Millennium Fellowship. In this episode, you meet - Srijan & Vlada where they talk about "Social Impact", their Millennium Fellowship projects, and what this podcast is really about. Join these two friends from Ukraine and Bangladesh in their quest of exploring social impact stories from around the whole world as they engage in conversations with millennium fellows, global leaders, and many more! From the episode: Vlada's Project (Vlada's Talk Show): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRGmOZBp9ff3nR5mHRojRA Srijan's Project (KriShop): https://sites.google.com/view/kri-shop/home ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎧Listen to the podcast on: Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MTlmMTFkOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwjo-IymvIP0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQQA Anchor:https://anchor.fm/social-impact-stories Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kWXkntrpREfSS9PRSsCji 🌻Follow Us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialimpactpodcast/ 📧Email us at: podcast@mcnpartners.org to share your stories!

GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION RSVP CLASS OF 2025 Friday | Nov 21st | 10:00 AM ET The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN partner to present the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 4,000+ Millennium Fellows have built a grassroots movement strengthening their communities. Fellows have dedicated hundreds of thousands of hours shaping 1,000+ grassroots civic initiatives to tackle inequities, discrimination, and climate change, making the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reality. Thousands of Millennium Fellows worldwide will join live for Graduation. Fellows will spotlight their civic commitments, engage with global leaders, and join thousands of Alumni in sustaining their social impact beyond graduation. Friday, November 21st 10:00 am ET - 12:00 pm ET Zoom RSVP Here The Legacy We Build: Vision, Voice, and Action As the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025 completes its journey, we celebrate not just what’s been achieved, but what’s been set in motion. Across campuses and continents, Fellows have turned ideas into impact, shaping communities with empathy, courage, and collaboration. “The Legacy We Build” honors the shared vision that unites this generation, the voices that challenge and inspire change, and the collective action that continues beyond graduation. Three Sparks from a Thousand Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship: This two-phase initiative equipped young women and students in underserved communities with creative and entrepreneurial skills. In partnership with The Citizens Foundation and Bait-ul-Barkat, participants received hands-on training in stitching, painting, and crafts, culminating in an exhibition where they showcased and sold their work. The project advanced SDGs 8, 4, 5, and 10 by fostering confidence, skills, and pathways to financial independence. National University of Medical Sciences, Pakistan 2025 Global Generation Award Winners Each year at Graduation, MCN honors leaders who are using their global platforms to boldly and positively shape the world. Past recipients include Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Malala Yousafzai, Muhammad Yunus, and Cecelia Conrad. This year we recognize: Prof. Thomas Ehrlich Adjunct Professor, Stanford University MCN Advisor Sepideh Moafi Actress and Activist International Rescue Committee Ambassador RSVP Speakers Joining Us: Raean Hfidan Event MC Millennium Fellow, '25 Azzaytuna University Sonia Sakoine Millennium Fellow, '25 Hubert Kairuki Memorial University Yoal Domai Dar Millennium Fellowship Alum, '22 University of Nairobi Carolina García Jayaram CEO Elevate Prize Foundation Silas Gonzalez Event MC Millennium Fellow, '25 Pace University, Pleasantville Magdalena Kopecka Millennium Fellow, '25 University College Dublin Amina Bharati Millennium Fellow, '25 University of Dubai Sam Vaghar Executive Director Millennium Campus Network Robert Skinner Deputy Director & Chief of Partnerships and Global Engagement, United Nations Atoof Thoker Millennium Fellow, '25 Cluster University Srinagar Olivia Feng Millennium Fellow, '25 Harvard University Jayashri Sarah Wyatt Chief, Education Outreach United Nations Alexandrina Garcia Millennium Fellow, '25 CETYS, Universidad Joseph Deitch Founder & Chairman Elevate Prize Foundation RSVP Here A Look Back at Millennium Fellowship Graduations Millennium Fellowship Graduation Events Sign in Millennium Fellowship Graduation Events Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024 Graduation 01:53:58 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2023 Global Graduation 01:58:26 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2022 Graduation 01:40:55 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2021 Graduation 01:51:45 Play Video

MILLENNIUM CAMPUS NETWORK About the Millennium Campus Network Millennium Campus Network (MCN ), Inc., is a global student network advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. MCN programs convene, challenge, and celebrate student leadership for social impact. The network, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has worked directly with over 23,000 young leaders from 400+ universities through its programs. 87% of MCN alumni are now in social impact careers; over half share MCN programs definitively prepared them for success. MCN Advisors include Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Dr. Paul Farmer, and John Legend. Millennium Campuses include Georgetown University, Brandeis University, and Lynn University. More on MCN at http://www.mcnpartners.org . MCN is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit organization with its global headquarters based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. MCN commenced in 2008 with its annual Millennium Campus Conference , which has been hosted at global institutions including Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and at the United Nations in New York. MCN expanded its programming by launching the Millennium Fellowship in 2013 to deepen its training and support of undergraduate leaders committed to strengthening communities. In 2018, the United Nations Academic Impact and MCN have partnered to take the Millennium Fellowship to the next level, convening, challenging, and celebrating undergraduate leadership for the Sustainable Development Goals and UNAI principles. Please read more on this innovative partnership here .

RSVP NOW & JOIN THOUSANDS OF LEADERS AT Class of 2024 Global Graduation Ceremony Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET RSVP NOW The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN partner to present the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 4,000+ Millennium Fellows have built a grassroots movement strengthening their communities. Fellows have dedicated hundreds of thousands of hours shaping 1,000+ grassroots civic initiatives to tackle inequities, discrimination, and climate change, making the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reality. Thousands of Millennium Fellows worldwide will join live for Graduation. Fellows will spotlight their civic commitments, engage with global leaders, and join thousands of Alumni in sustaining their social impact beyond graduation. Meet Class of 2024 Millennium Fellows Pakistan Health Sciences Academy Millennium Fellows in Pakistan are piloting Project SHIELD to tackle gaps in sanitation and health education in marginalized communities, focusing on the Mashal Model School to advance SDG 3. Canada Huron University College Hiba Ansari is igniting the EcoPatriot movement, promoting a new kind of patriotism rooted in environmental stewardship. Her mission is to empower proactive students to become passionate environmental leaders. Nigeria Obafemi Awolowo University Timothy Ayelagbe is championing a Greener Future by rallying Nigerian students to fight for climate justice, promote sustainability, and lead tree-planting initiatives. Global Generation Award Winners Global Generation Award Winners Global Generation Award Winners Global Generation Award Winners CEO Lever for Change Each year at Graduation, MCN honors leaders who are using their global platforms to boldly and positively shape the world. Past recipients include Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Malala Yousafzai , Muhammad Yunus , and Forest Whitaker. This year we recognize: Dr. Cecilia Conrad CEO, Lever for Change Bio Baroness Amos Master of University College Oxford Bio DJ Cuppy DJ & Founder, Cuppy Foundation Bio Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET RSVP NOW SPEAKERS JOINING IN Sam Vaghar Executive Director, Millennium Campus Network Starley Singer & Songwriter Jayashri Sarah Wyatt Chief, Education Outreach, United Nations Noha Al-Khalqi Managing Director, Millennium Campus Network Ademola Tayo Marvin Krislov Deogratius Jaganyi Carolina Garcia Jayaram Vice Chancellor, Babcock University President Pace University CEO Elevate Prize Foundation Vice- Chancellor Mount Kenya University Lincoln Cheng Suzzel Alberto Anahita Iranpour Jessica Oladayo Millennium Fellow, '24 University College London Millennium Fellowship Alumni Arizona State University Millennium Fellow, '24 Hochschule Rhein Waal Millennium Fellow, '24 Ladoke Akintola University Cynthia Rose Maneesha Gupta Steven Fox Brigitta Gunawan Millennium Fellow, '24 Chuka University Millennium Fellow, '24 Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Trustee, Remmer Family Foundation 10th Millennium Oceans Prize Winner Aimen Minaal Sarabel Odero Millennium Fellow, '24 Health Services Academy Millennium Fellow, '24 African Leadership University Millennium Fellows Become Alumni There are 15,000+ Alumni of the Millennium Fellowship, with 87% sustaining their social impact post-graduation. Here are two spotlights: Shantel Marekera 2018 Millennium Fellow, Arizona State University Post-Fellowship, she was selected as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, spoke on the global stage alongside the UN Secretary-General, and now works as a Legal Analyst at the World Bank to shape economic opportunity for women in 190 nations. Mathias Charles 2021 Millennium Fellow, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Post-fellowship, Mathias built Akofresh, a social venture helping smallholder farmers reduce post-harvest losses with solar-powered refrigeration units. Over 3,000 farmers in Ghana have benefited, and Akofresh is now expanding into Uganda. Watch Class of 2023 Graduation Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET RSVP NOW

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CLASS OF 2025 GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION RSVP Friday | Nov 21st | 10:00 AM ET The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN partner to present the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 4,000+ Millennium Fellows have built a grassroots movement strengthening their communities. Fellows have dedicated hundreds of thousands of hours shaping 1,000+ grassroots civic initiatives to tackle inequities, discrimination, and climate change, making the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reality. Thousands of Millennium Fellows worldwide will join live for Graduation. Fellows will spotlight their civic commitments, engage with global leaders, and join thousands of Alumni in sustaining their social impact beyond graduation. Friday, Nov 21st 10:00 am ET - 11:30 am ET RSVP The Legacy We Build: Vision, Voice, and Action As the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025 completes its journey, we celebrate not just what’s been achieved, but what’s been set in motion. Across campuses and continents, Fellows have turned ideas into impact, shaping communities with empathy, courage, and collaboration. “The Legacy We Build” honors the shared vision that unites this generation, the voices that challenge and inspire change, and the collective action that continues beyond graduation. 2025 Global Generation Award Winners Text Description for the section Name Global Generation Award Winner Name Global Generation Award Winner Name Global Generation Award Winner Name Global Generation Award Winner RSVP Three Sparks from a Thousand Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship: This two-phase initiative equipped young women and students in underserved communities with creative and entrepreneurial skills. In partnership with The Citizens Foundation and Bait-ul-Barkat, participants received hands-on training in stitching, painting, and crafts, culminating in an exhibition where they showcased and sold their work. The project advanced SDGs 8, 4, 5, and 10 by fostering confidence, skills, and pathways to financial independence. National University of Medical Sciences, Pakistan Graduation Speakers Sam Vaghar Executive Director, Millennium Campus Network Robert Skinner Deputy Director & Chief of Partnerships and Global Engagement, United Nations Jayashri Sarah Wyatt Chief, Education Outreach, United Nations Silas Gonzalez Millennium Fellow, '25 Pace University, Pleasantville Raean Hfidan Millennium Fellow, '25 Azzaytuna University Sonia Sakoine Millennium Fellow, '25 Hubert Kairuki Memorial University RSVP A Look Back at Millennium Fellowship Graduations Millennium Fellowship Graduation Events Sign in Millennium Fellowship Graduation Events Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024 Graduation 01:53:58 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2023 Global Graduation 01:58:26 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2022 Graduation 01:40:55 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2021 Graduation 01:51:45 Play Video

GLOBAL TOWN HALL Class of 2025 RSVP Here The Millennium Fellowship Global Town Hall event brings together thousands of young student leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities. The theme emphasizes turning sustainability awareness into tangible actions that benefit society, the environment, and the economy. We hope the conversation and collaboration from this global convening inspires Millennium Fellows to address global challenges like climate change and inequality through innovative solutions and collaboration. Wednesday, August 20th 10:00 - 11:30 AM Eastern Time Zoom THEME As we gather for this year’s Millennium Fellowship Global Town Hall, we celebrate the power of our global community of civic student leaders. The Power We Hold is a call to recognize our collective strength, a generation united by purpose, partnership, and progress. In a time when local challenges demand global solidarity, we honor leadership grounded in empathy, equity, and action. This Town Hall is more than a gathering, it’s a movement of young people creating change now, turning potential into purpose in motion. RSVP HERE RSVP HERE RSVP HERE RSVP HERE OUR SPEAKERS Sam Vaghar Executive Director, Millennium Campus Network Jayashri Sarah Wyatt Chief, Education Outreach at United Nations Dr. Sue Maxam Assistant Provost for Wellness, Pace University Co-Chair, MCN Civic Learning Council Tina Muparadzi Executive Director for Education & Transitions, Mastercard Foundation Steven Fox Trustee, Remmer Family Foundation Sarah, Duchess of York Founding Ambassador, Youth Impact Council Kalpana Arias Founder and Director of Nowadays on Earth Julia Furnari Executive Director, Tapestry Foundation & Coach Foundation Jade Zaroff Founder, Entertainment for Change™ (EFC) Joey Ravikoff Millennium Fellow '25, Vanderbilt University Hadrian Conklin Millenium Fellow '25, Webster Vienna Private University Nandita Matolli Millennium Fellow '25, National Law University, Delhi Grace Babirye Millennium Fellowship Alum '20 Mastercard Scholar Ashley Young Millennium Fellowship Alum'24 Coach Dream It Real x Coachtopia Scholar Arianna Pantoja Millennium Fellowship Alum '22 RSVP HERE RSVP HERE RSVP HERE RSVP HERE

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