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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

Kizza Bernaddete is my name. A student at Uganda Christian University Mukono pursuing a bachelor's degree in Law currently in my third year. I have worked with two institutions so far that is to say St. Francis primary school as a teaching assistant and Justice Centres Uganda Mukono as a legal intern. I really love working with different people because I like it when people grow when I have caused an impact on their lives. 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 KIZZA BERNADDETE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Uganda Christian University | Kampala, Uganda | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 10 Millennium Fellowship Project: Mental Rebirth Mental Rebirth is a project aimed at reduction of mental health problems through teaching out to the different people physically and also getting online services for those that have access to the internet About the Millennium Fellow Kizza Bernaddete is my name. A student at Uganda Christian University Mukono pursuing a bachelor's degree in Law currently in my third year. I have worked with two institutions so far that is to say St. Francis primary school as a teaching assistant and Justice Centres Uganda Mukono as a legal intern. I really love working with different people because I like it when people grow when I have caused an impact on their lives. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Kushagr Nigam is an innovative and motivated second-year law student at the University College London with interests in the intersection of economics, political science, and law. Through several years of experience working in the public interest sphere, from civil justice nonprofits to government aid agencies, he’s fostered a passion for goal-driven advocacy and policy-making. Committed to overcoming social issues pertaining to access to justice and socioeconomic divides, he hopes to pursue a career in public interest international law or legal academia. 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 KUSHAGR NIGAM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University College London | London, United Kingdom | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 6 " Driven by a desire to reduce the gaps in marginalized communities’ access to justice, I’m excited to work with the Millennium Fellowship this semester, as it’ll take my passion for community uplift to a scale beyond my past pursuits. By developing skills and working with a community that's driven to advance the UN’s SDGs, I believe that the Fellowship will help translate those critical elements, coupled with passion, into actionable and powerful solutions for disenfranchised populations in urban communities. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Bridging the Gap The democratic promise is one achieved by meaningful civic participation, and where marginalized communities are inadequately advocated for by their representatives, the system has failed. Recognizing the disconnect between representatives and underserved communities, ‘Bridging the Gap’ seeks to eliminate that interruption of the democratic process through a multi-stage approach. By modernizing current civic participation models, adapting traditionally successful schemes to vulnerable populations’ needs, ‘Bridging the Gap’ will hope to gather insights from these populations on issues including public aid and access to justice. And after collection, ‘Bridging the Gap’ will utilize research teams composed of students and academics in the relevant field, to produce an accessible policy report that presents and analyzes stakeholders’ issues in a meaningful manner, with research-guided policy recommendations offered, oriented around being actionable solutions policy-makers can utilize. And finally, ‘Bridging the Gap’ will partner with local/national representatives, but also with external civil society organizations to bring insights onto the discussion table, advocating directly with policy-makers for change on the issues. Furthermore, through live tracking of subsequent work on the issues, and the creation of an accessible checker for relevant parliamentary action, ‘Bridging the Gap’ will hold representatives accountable before the people who elected them. About the Millennium Fellow Kushagr Nigam is an innovative and motivated second-year law student at the University College London with interests in the intersection of economics, political science, and law. Through several years of experience working in the public interest sphere, from civil justice nonprofits to government aid agencies, he’s fostered a passion for goal-driven advocacy and policy-making. Committed to overcoming social issues pertaining to access to justice and socioeconomic divides, he hopes to pursue a career in public interest international law or legal academia. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Vidushi Shanker is a passionate and multifaceted second-year student at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, pursuing a degree in Psychology and Economics. Born and raised in Jharkhand, India, Vidushi's upbringing as the daughter of doctors instilled in her a profound sense of social responsibility. Her insatiable curiosity and drive for innovation have led her to explore diverse fields, including social entrepreneurship, marketing, impact consulting, and public policy. Inspired by her mother's medical practice, Vidushi has developed a particular commitment to addressing the nutrition and healthcare gap for women in India. This focus stems from her firsthand observations of women's health issues and a deep-seated desire to effect meaningful change. Vidushi's academic pursuits and extracurricular endeavors are united by her core belief in the transformative power of impact-driven initiatives. As she continues to broaden her horizons and acquire new skills, Vidushi remains dedicated to leveraging her interdisciplinary knowledge to create innovative solutions for pressing social issues. Her ultimate goal is to contribute significantly to closing the gender disparity in healthcare access and nutrition in India, embodying the spirit of social entrepreneurship that she has cultivated throughout her young but promising career. 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 VIDUSHI SHANKER, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Delhi South Campus | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 5 & UNAI 1 " "I am driven by the vision of a world where every woman has equal access to quality healthcare and nutrition. Growing up with doctor parents, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of proper medical care. However, I've also seen the stark disparities that exist, particularly for women in India. As a Millennium Fellow, I'm excited to channel my interdisciplinary knowledge and passion into creating innovative solutions that bridge this gap. I believe that by empowering women with better health resources, we can unlock immense potential and drive societal progress. My work is not just about healthcare; it's about creating a more equitable future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Aarogya Project Aarogya is dedicated to improving maternal and child health by addressing nutritional deficiencies among pregnant women and new mothers in underprivileged rural communities in India. Problem Statement: Many women in rural India suffer from severe nutritional deficiencies, including anemia and a lack of essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamins. Despite food availability, a lack of awareness and education about proper nutrition during pregnancy leads to adverse health outcomes for both mothers and children. Approach: Project Aarogya employs an innovative and participatory approach to tackle this issue. Key activities include: Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Kits: Developing user-friendly kits with tools such as games, charts, drama, and mapping to educate and engage communities. Encouraging behavioral changes through interactive and culturally relevant methods. Community Engagement: Partnering with local NGOs and government schemes, including the Aanganwadi program, to extend the project's reach. Conducting workshops and interactive sessions tailored to the needs of pregnant women and new mothers. Advocacy and Policy Interaction: Engaging with local political representatives to advocate for the effective implementation of government nutrition programs. Pre- and Post-Assessments: Evaluating the project's impact by measuring nutritional knowledge and behavior changes among participants. Key Goals: Create and refine PRA kits based on pilot feedback. Partner with at least 5 NGOs/government bodies to reach 5 communities. Educate and empower at least 1,000 individuals, promoting healthier dietary behaviors. Achieve a 30% improvement in nutritional knowledge and dietary habits among participants. Expected Outcomes: Increased awareness about nutritional needs during pregnancy. Reduction in anemia rates and improved maternal health. Sustainable behavior change in dietary practices. Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals: Project Aarogya aligns with: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): Promoting maternal and child health through nutrition education. SDG 5 (Gender Equality): Empowering women with knowledge to make informed health choices. SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities): Addressing disparities in health outcomes for underprivileged communities. By fostering collaboration, leveraging community trust, and utilizing innovative tools, Project Aarogya aims to create lasting social impact, transforming maternal health outcomes in rural India. About the Millennium Fellow Vidushi Shanker is a passionate and multifaceted second-year student at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, pursuing a degree in Psychology and Economics. Born and raised in Jharkhand, India, Vidushi's upbringing as the daughter of doctors instilled in her a profound sense of social responsibility. Her insatiable curiosity and drive for innovation have led her to explore diverse fields, including social entrepreneurship, marketing, impact consulting, and public policy. Inspired by her mother's medical practice, Vidushi has developed a particular commitment to addressing the nutrition and healthcare gap for women in India. This focus stems from her firsthand observations of women's health issues and a deep-seated desire to effect meaningful change. Vidushi's academic pursuits and extracurricular endeavors are united by her core belief in the transformative power of impact-driven initiatives. As she continues to broaden her horizons and acquire new skills, Vidushi remains dedicated to leveraging her interdisciplinary knowledge to create innovative solutions for pressing social issues. Her ultimate goal is to contribute significantly to closing the gender disparity in healthcare access and nutrition in India, embodying the spirit of social entrepreneurship that she has cultivated throughout her young but promising career. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Elizabeth Ajalo is an imparter of change enthusiast currently in fourth year pursuing a Bachelors in Human Medicine and Surgery at Busitema University, Faculty of Health Sciences in Uganda. She is passionate about innovation and creativity as solutions to community problems. This drive stemmed from her experience in organizations that crafted projects towards promoting Sustainable Development Goals; Cycling for SDGS and Shedad Foundation that advocates for the boy child. She loves engaging in spaces where value is created through team work and being an agent of change in serving and promoting the welfare of those within her community. 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 ELIZABETH AJALO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Busitema University | Busitema, Uganda | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 " The Millennium Fellowship is a platform to engage and learn with other agents of change across the globe in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals and UNAI goals through creativity and innovation to solve community problems. Being an enthusiast of creativity and innovation, I'm thrilled to be part of this venture as it will euip and boost the skills within to serve better. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Tweyonje Campaign The project is called the Tweyonje campaign and it is about improving sanitation and the personal hygiene of the community through various activities including mass sensitization. About the Millennium Fellow Elizabeth Ajalo is an imparter of change enthusiast currently in fourth year pursuing a Bachelors in Human Medicine and Surgery at Busitema University, Faculty of Health Sciences in Uganda. She is passionate about innovation and creativity as solutions to community problems. This drive stemmed from her experience in organizations that crafted projects towards promoting Sustainable Development Goals; Cycling for SDGS and Shedad Foundation that advocates for the boy child. She loves engaging in spaces where value is created through team work and being an agent of change in serving and promoting the welfare of those within her community. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Aya Catherina Elias is a potentially driven individual that aims to make a change in Lebanese society. She was raised in an unhealthy environment which made her acknowledge the importance of mental well-being as well as the value of quality of life. Thus, she chose to study psychology at the Lebanese American University (Byblos Campus). She aims to help her country's youth go through the challenges of life less severely. 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 AYA CATHERINA ELIAS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. Lebanese American University | Byblos, Lebanon | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6 " Pain is what keeps me going in this life. Without pain, I would have never learned the value of happiness. I am very excited to share my experience with everyone and encounter a change in my society. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Dum Spiro Spero Dum Spiro Spero is an ongoing project founded by me, Aya Catherina Elias, a second-year psychology student at the Lebanese American University in Byblos, Lebanon. The ongoing goal is to develop it into an NGO in Lebanon. In a hopeless world, this project focused on SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing as well as Principle #6 Human Rights. Dum Spiro Spero, or “While I breathe, I hope,” because in Lebanon, after all the social, economic, and political turmoil, you cannot survive without hope and faith. My ultimate dream has always been to become a psychologist and make a change in my community. However, I have realized, because of all the training that I have gained from the fellowship, that I can make a change as a Fellow too. By raising awareness on my social media accounts, I was able to equip my followers with the necessary skills and advice to handle emotional instability and distress. I included several leadership development skills in order to inspire them to take life into their own hands. On a daily basis, social media interaction was reaching a minimum of 200 people in my community. They were able to break through restrictions imposed on them by society’s stigmas and able to feel more comfortable to be themselves in public and voice their concerns. About the Millennium Fellow Aya Catherina Elias is a potentially driven individual that aims to make a change in Lebanese society. She was raised in an unhealthy environment which made her acknowledge the importance of mental well-being as well as the value of quality of life. Thus, she chose to study psychology at the Lebanese American University (Byblos Campus). She aims to help her country's youth go through the challenges of life less severely. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Violet Sun is a senior at Beijing Foreign Studies University, where she is currently pursuing a degree in Spanish. With a deep passion for language and cross-cultural communication, Violet has been able to apply her expertise to her work at the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. As the leader of the English Speaking Team, Violet was committed to creating an open and inclusive platform that encourages diverse perspectives and fosters the exchange of ideas. She’s extensively involved in sustainable development, with the specific focus on the practices of Latin America. 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 NI SUN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Beijing Foreign Studies University | Beijing, China | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 4 Millennium Fellowship Project: B.E.S.T. Youth Empowerment Project The B.E.S.T. Youth Empowerment Project, which begins as an English speech training program in BFSU, has become a project that helps students to be braver to think, to voice out, and to make a difference to the world. We will tell you how wonderful our journey has been with Millennium Fellowship alongside with us in this article. But let us introduce a little about our project first. About the Millennium Fellow Violet Sun is a senior at Beijing Foreign Studies University, where she is currently pursuing a degree in Spanish. With a deep passion for language and cross-cultural communication, Violet has been able to apply her expertise to her work at the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. As the leader of the English Speaking Team, Violet was committed to creating an open and inclusive platform that encourages diverse perspectives and fosters the exchange of ideas. She’s extensively involved in sustainable development, with the specific focus on the practices of Latin America. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Mercy osho is a bright , young and smart medical laboratory scientist (in view) in the university of Ilorin, Nigeria. She is a writer and a Product designer. As a young child Mercy's dream is to be a great impact on her community health. She belives that everyone has a right to good health and the way to start is ourselves. This drive translates into her role in her secondary school as the Health prefect and she has been pushing this agenda through the university of ilorin as she joined the program 'operation keep unilorin clean". Mercy aspires to be able to make this come true with the help us several digital projects and even physical. She aspires to make the reach the global view as she continues to push this to the developement of the united nations, sustainable goal 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 MERCY ADEOLA OSHO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University of Ilorin College of Health Sciences | Ilorin, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 " Creativity, Human psychology and Technology advancement has been my drive. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Mental Health And Gen Z Mental health and Gen Z is a movement for the promotion of the mental ealth of GEN Zers. Mental health is a growing concern for the GEN Z community. According to a recent study, 1 in 5 young people aged 13-18 have experienced a mental health disorder in the past year. This is a significant increase from previous generations, and it is likely due to the increasing pressures of modern life. The study found that the most common mental health disorders among GEN Zers are anxiety and depression. This is not surprising, given the stressful nature of life today. From the pressure to succeed in school to the pressure to be perfect on social media, there are a lot of things that can trigger anxiety and depression in young people. It's important to be aware of these risks, and to take steps to protect mental health. And the goal pof this project is to work on an push for more than awareness but also to check for easier ways to be treated bbecause the future of the world is dependent on the youth. and we need them still mentally capable to rule us About the Millennium Fellow Mercy osho is a bright , young and smart medical laboratory scientist (in view) in the university of Ilorin, Nigeria. She is a writer and a Product designer. As a young child Mercy's dream is to be a great impact on her community health. She belives that everyone has a right to good health and the way to start is ourselves. This drive translates into her role in her secondary school as the Health prefect and she has been pushing this agenda through the university of ilorin as she joined the program 'operation keep unilorin clean". Mercy aspires to be able to make this come true with the help us several digital projects and even physical. She aspires to make the reach the global view as she continues to push this to the developement of the united nations, sustainable goal BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Mwai Manja is very hard working person, who believes in team work and honest. He very much into helping the society in the best way as possible. He is also smart, decent and very friendly. But what really drives him is that he is very ambitious and committed to what he does in life. 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 MWAI MANJA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Malawi | Lilongwe, Malawi | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6 & UNAI 9 " Experience, best skills and impact. By participating in this program I gain a lot of skills from different people both fellow and speakers and it will help me to make a meaning impact in the world. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Community Waste Management Initiative in Zomba Community Waste Management Initiative at the University of Malawi and some areas in Zomba community: As part of our cohort's community development project, we embarked on the Community Waste Management Initiative, aimed at addressing the pressing issues of broken sewage pipes and plastic disposal in our community, specifically within the University of Malawi and surrounding areas in Zomba.So, our objective was to create a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment by mitigating the dangers and risks associated with these problems.The community faced significant challenges due to broken sewage pipes contaminating water sources, posing health risks to residents, and improper plastic disposal choking drainage systems, harming wildlife, and polluting the environment. About the Millennium Fellow Mwai Manja is very hard working person, who believes in team work and honest. He very much into helping the society in the best way as possible. He is also smart, decent and very friendly. But what really drives him is that he is very ambitious and committed to what he does in life. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026