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Uzochukwu Chima Emmanuel is very humble, selfless, committed and expresses a genuine concern for people he comes in contact with. He was born in Nigeria, resides in Onitsha, and is currently studying as a pharmacy student in University of Nigeria Nsukka. In recent times, Uzochukwu has organized tutorial classes both for his fellow classmates and the sophomore students of the faculty. This particular act speaks so much of his inherent eagerness to show empathy for students who finds it difficult to understand some course topics being taught in the class. 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 UZOCHUKWU EMMANUEL CHIMA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. University of Nigeria | Nsukka, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2 " Having looked for avenues to hone my leadership skills as it pertains to knowledge seeking and consequently knowledge impartation, being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will be the very satiation to my quest. I believe that the many skills I gain will be aligned to the very principles of UNAI and in furtherance, the actualization of the SDGs through our Anti-Microbial Resistance Awareness. I am really excited to be a part of this group of like-minded people who seek to impact positively on the people in their immediate environment. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Antimicrobial Resistance initiative (AMRi) Antimicrobial Resistance initiative is a project targeted at enlightening the public about the dangers and deleterious effect of misusing antibiotics. Here, we believe that antimicrobial resistance which has continued to be a terror to the entire global community could be curbed or at least be brought to a minimum if people actually have a good knowledge of it's dangers and implications. Our main aim doesn't stop with creating awareness on the misuse of antibiotics, it goes further to creating strong antimicrobial stewards. About the Millennium Fellow Uzochukwu Chima Emmanuel is very humble, selfless, committed and expresses a genuine concern for people he comes in contact with. He was born in Nigeria, resides in Onitsha, and is currently studying as a pharmacy student in University of Nigeria Nsukka. In recent times, Uzochukwu has organized tutorial classes both for his fellow classmates and the sophomore students of the faculty. This particular act speaks so much of his inherent eagerness to show empathy for students who finds it difficult to understand some course topics being taught in the class. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Jawad Ullah currently pursues BS in English from the University of Sargodha. He is an enthusiastic and interactive student, and proudly leads the Lyceum Reading Club on his campus as president. He has a great love for literature and discourse. He works untiringly to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and creative discourse among the students on campus. 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 JAWAD ULLAH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. University of Sargodha | Sargodha, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: Eco-revive: A Green Tomorrow "EcoRevive: A Green Tomorrow" is a visionary climate action project aimed at driving positive environmental change within local communities. Through a series of engaging initiatives, educational workshops, and sustainable initiatives, this project aims to raise awareness about climate change and empower individuals to adopt eco-friendly practices in their daily lives. By fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment, the project seeks to create a lasting impact that contributes to a more sustainable future. Goals (August-December 2023): • Host a minimum of 3 Virtual Community Workshops on climate change awareness and sustainable living practices, reaching a total of 150 participants. • Establish a local tree-planting campaign, with the goal of planting maximum trees in designated areas within the community in collaboration with different societies at our University. • Collaborate with local schools to raise awareness on environmental conservation, reaching at least 2 schools and 500 students. • Reduce community plastic waste by initiating a plastic recycling and use reduction awareness camps. These measurable goals will ensure our project's impact and help track our progress towards creating a more sustainable and eco-conscious community. Hoping for the best! About the Millennium Fellow Jawad Ullah currently pursues BS in English from the University of Sargodha. He is an enthusiastic and interactive student, and proudly leads the Lyceum Reading Club on his campus as president. He has a great love for literature and discourse. He works untiringly to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and creative discourse among the students on campus. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Madison Amlotte is an upcoming Junior at Alma College who strongly in committing oneself to the community in which you live and making it a better place than when you began. She is heavily involved on campus including being President of the Class of 2020, a Varsity Athlete, student representative to the Board of Trustees, and in leadership of two other organizations, and a member of Alma College’s award winning Model United Nations Team. She hopes that this project will create positive change in the community and hopes to find a career in policy advocacy after graduation. 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 MADISON AMLOTTE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2018. Alma College | Michigan, United States | Advancing SDG 2 and SDG 12 & UNAI 9 " I’m excited to be a Millennium Fellow due to the vast network of amazing people and projects being developed around the world! It is an honor to be among them! " Millennium Fellowship Project: Big Box Farm Project The Big Box Farm Project is aimed at ensuring year-round access to sustainable and nutritious food by converting an abandoned former K-Mart building into an indoor aquaponic facility. The project is operating in an area of the Midwest where there is higher level of poverty and increase access to nutritional food will play a key role in increasing community health and wellness as well as to stimulate the local economy and better the environment by promoting shopping locally. Additionally, the project focus on the reutilization of existing infrastructure. The projected outcomes of our project by December of 2018 include operating a small scale aquaponics system to serve as a model for our long term goal of a full scale aquaponics facility. This small scale model will allow for experiments to be run on how to most efficiently run the system, as well as better plan for the operating cost and factors of a full scale system. This also provides an opportunity to bring campus and community together through outreach events. Building this relationship is one of the most important focuses for the project moving forward. Another focus will be on fundraising efforts for the purchase of the K-Mart facility and equipment. The long term goal is to create a full scale indoor farming facility and food network for mid-Michigan. This network will provide nutritional local food for large hubs like schools and hospitals as well as for household consumption. The team aims to raise community health and ensure access to nutritional food no matter a person’s income level. About the Millennium Fellow Madison Amlotte is an upcoming Junior at Alma College who strongly in committing oneself to the community in which you live and making it a better place than when you began. She is heavily involved on campus including being President of the Class of 2020, a Varsity Athlete, student representative to the Board of Trustees, and in leadership of two other organizations, and a member of Alma College’s award winning Model United Nations Team. She hopes that this project will create positive change in the community and hopes to find a career in policy advocacy after graduation. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Jennah Walcott is an ambitious young woman studying biomedical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, with aspirations to pursue an MD/PhD after graduation. She is committed to improving the condition underrepresented populations; she has started an initiative to increase access to menstrual products on campus with three friends, encourages women to pursue careers in STEM with the Women’s Recruitment Team, and recently applied for a Fulbright scholarship to raise awareness about sexual healthcare barriers. She plans to bring this energy to her MCN project and looks forward to advancing these initiatives these semester. 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 JENNAH IMAN WALCOTT, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Georgia Institute of Technology | Georgia, United States | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 11 & UNAI 1 " I am committed to raising awarenesss about issues that people deal with quietly and are generally considered "normal". It is important to spread the word about these topics and start initiatives to start solving these problems. Homlessness is not a fact of life - there are things everday people can do to help. Millennium Fellowship will allow me to collaborate with a group of like-minded people, thus accelerating my progress towards this goal. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Improving The Conditions Of Impoverished Communities We are focused on improving access to resources in the impoverished population in Atlanta. We have done this by partnering with local nonprofits serving these populations to set up volunteer opportunities for GT students, including shelter building, supply handout in local encampments, and afterschool volunteering! We also have made efforts to raise money for a shower bus that we plan to build next semester, and collected donations via a food drive. About the Millennium Fellow Jennah Walcott is an ambitious young woman studying biomedical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, with aspirations to pursue an MD/PhD after graduation. She is committed to improving the condition underrepresented populations; she has started an initiative to increase access to menstrual products on campus with three friends, encourages women to pursue careers in STEM with the Women’s Recruitment Team, and recently applied for a Fulbright scholarship to raise awareness about sexual healthcare barriers. She plans to bring this energy to her MCN project and looks forward to advancing these initiatives these semester. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Serah Samuel is a self-motivated young rising entrepreneur currently pursuing an honours degree in Business Management at the African Leadership College. She was born in Mombasa, Kenya, resides in Kilifi, Kenya and is currently studying in Mauritius. For as long as she can remember, Serah has always been passionate about her advocacies for girl child empowerment and quality education. This drive translated itself from Serah’s experiences growing up as a girl child in a village where girls were less privileged than a boy child and her continuous desire to improve the lives of individuals who have been disproportionately affected by the aforementioned issues. Throughout her high school years and currently in her college years, she has endlessly participated in various projects that aim to bring change in less fortunate people in her community. Additionally, she founded an organization whose mission is to develop strategies that would empower the less privileged in her community. Through her leadership, Serah plans to continue volunteering and working to support the community in the future. Serah thrives to be in professional field where she can continue these advocacies further, grow her organization to support more people and contribute to the development of 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 SERAH MASIKA SAMUEL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. African Leadership University | Pamplemousses, Mauritius | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 5 " Social impact and genuine connection with the individuals I work with in the community is what drives me to do what I do. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship gives me an opportunity to create strong partnership that will drive impact in my community projects. The skills I gain from the Millennium Fellowship will make my social impact on reducing inequalities more impactful and aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGS. I want to be a part of this fellowship to challenge myself and create a sustainable social change especially in my community. " Millennium Fellowship Project: You Matter Initiave Most students in rural areas lack knowledge about the variety of opportunities (both academics and non-academic) available to them after graduation. It is divided into two main parts and also has a minor feature which would be a podcast. The first part of the project involves organizing campaigns and visiting schools in remote rural areas in Ghana to enlighten high school students from these schools about the opportunities and programs available to high school students. The Ashesi team will walk them through what they have to do to be fully equipped with the necessary skills to be entitled to these opportunities. The second part of the problem involves organizing a 3-month mentorship program between high school students from rural areas with student volunteers from universities worldwide. The mentor-mentee pairing will be done considering the students' career aspirations. Through this mentorship program, the students will learn from their seniors who when through the process before them. They will be able to gain guidance concerning their path after high school graduation. The podcast would focus on having talks with student entrepreneurs. This would be to discuss how these entrepreneurs came up with their business what inspires them and advice they would give to other students. The Ashesi team sees this as a necessary feature of the project because we would not want students to only focus of graduating and finding work. However, we would want some of these students to start up business which would in tend employ their mates and reduce the rate of unemployment in the country. This project is mainly focused on advancing SDG 4 and promoting the goal 5 of UNAI goals. About the Millennium Fellow Serah Samuel is a self-motivated young rising entrepreneur currently pursuing an honours degree in Business Management at the African Leadership College. She was born in Mombasa, Kenya, resides in Kilifi, Kenya and is currently studying in Mauritius. For as long as she can remember, Serah has always been passionate about her advocacies for girl child empowerment and quality education. This drive translated itself from Serah’s experiences growing up as a girl child in a village where girls were less privileged than a boy child and her continuous desire to improve the lives of individuals who have been disproportionately affected by the aforementioned issues. Throughout her high school years and currently in her college years, she has endlessly participated in various projects that aim to bring change in less fortunate people in her community. Additionally, she founded an organization whose mission is to develop strategies that would empower the less privileged in her community. Through her leadership, Serah plans to continue volunteering and working to support the community in the future. Serah thrives to be in professional field where she can continue these advocacies further, grow her organization to support more people and contribute to the development of the United Nation’s Sustainable Goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Michael Hutchinson is a smart, passionate and driven student at Northeastern University. He is currently undecided but leaning towards either a combined major in environmental science and economics or a major in public health. He is very passionate about learning and addressing many of the pressing issues in our world today, especially regarding the environment and the importance of health worldwide. He is very excited to be a Millennium Fellow and make a difference. 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 MICHAEL HUTCHINSON, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Northeastern University | Massachusetts, United States | Advancing SDG 11 & UNAI 9 " "This is an opportunity to make a difference in a way you can't while learning in the classroom. It also connects you with people who are passionate about improving various social, environmental, and political and to people who have experience making social change." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Transportation Transformation Our project is based around changing the Northeastern community. We want to create a three pronged plan surrounding bettering transportation. Many students on our campus have trouble getting to campus from their residences, or getting to Co-ops/jobs while on campus. First, we want to speak to Northeastern and to city officials about implementing a bike lane on Huntington Avenue and Ruggles street. Many of our students are scared to bike because it is unsafe on the streets surrounding our campus, but we want to change that. Studnets should also have free access to transportation. We want to talk to Northeastern about implementing a plan where they give students free charlie cards and free blue bike subscriptions to make it more affordable to get around the city. About the Millennium Fellow Michael Hutchinson is a smart, passionate and driven student at Northeastern University. He is currently undecided but leaning towards either a combined major in environmental science and economics or a major in public health. He is very passionate about learning and addressing many of the pressing issues in our world today, especially regarding the environment and the importance of health worldwide. He is very excited to be a Millennium Fellow and make a difference. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Akpotor Eloho is a smart intelligent finials year medical student in the prestigious Afe Babalola university Ado ekit,i Ekiti State. She was born in Warri Delta state and resides in Abraka Delta state with academic pursuits beginning in delta and ending in Ado ekiti,she is truly a daughter of the soil. Eloho has been passionate and highly invested in women health,child and adolescent health and education . This passion begin when she became a member of the standing committee on sexual and reproductive health and rights including HIV and with this growth it birthed a yearning spirit to continue the mission for as long as possible . As an undergraduate she has been involved in numerous outreaches to secondary schools and universities to educate the children and young alduts on improvement of health as they say Health is Wealth. Eloho aspires to be a professional in this field where she can impact first hand ,directly and continuously. 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 ELOHO AKPOTOR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Afe Babalola University | Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3 " Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will enable the strengthening of my soical skills, leadership skills through global community impact. I believe this Fellowship has an extraordinary manner of impacting in the social skills I intend to develop that will enable be productive in my SDG " Millennium Fellowship Project: Go With The Flow To educate the girl child on menstral hygiene management which will include educating girls about menarche before the onset,find out the prevailing practices among adolescents girlsand to know the association between their assessment and practices. About the Millennium Fellow Akpotor Eloho is a smart intelligent finials year medical student in the prestigious Afe Babalola university Ado ekit,i Ekiti State. She was born in Warri Delta state and resides in Abraka Delta state with academic pursuits beginning in delta and ending in Ado ekiti,she is truly a daughter of the soil. Eloho has been passionate and highly invested in women health,child and adolescent health and education . This passion begin when she became a member of the standing committee on sexual and reproductive health and rights including HIV and with this growth it birthed a yearning spirit to continue the mission for as long as possible . As an undergraduate she has been involved in numerous outreaches to secondary schools and universities to educate the children and young alduts on improvement of health as they say Health is Wealth. Eloho aspires to be a professional in this field where she can impact first hand ,directly and continuously. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Muleta Ahmedin Aman, born in 2000 GC in Asebot, Ethiopia, is a visionary fifth-year medical student at Haramaya University who blends academic excellence with impactful leadership. As Students’ Union President, he champions student empowerment, transparency, and meaningful change. His passion is rooted in advancing medical knowledge and public health research, with aspirations to become both a surgeon and a global health researcher. Beyond medicine, he is a poet, music lover, and reader of philosophy, drawing on creativity and curiosity to inspire his commitment to improving lives worldwide. 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 MULETA AHMEDIN AMAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. Haramaya University | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 17, SDG 4 & UNAI 2 " I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the platform to turn ideas into action and connect with change makers who share a vision of equity and impact. I do the work I do because I believe medicine and public health are not just professions, but responsibilities to improve lives and inspire hope. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Light House Project This project provides short-term training for health students at Haramaya University, equipping them with skills to conduct reliable community-based research on mental health. Through a strong focus on experiential learning, students will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience by identifying local mental health issues, assessing barriers to care, and proposing actionable solutions. Collaborations with stakeholders will support meaningful interventions, while trained students will act as peer trainers and join ongoing university research, promoting sustainability and a culture of evidence-based action. Measurable Goals (Aug–Dec 2025): 1. Train 30+ health students in research skills. 2. Guide participants in conducting community-based mental health studies. 3. Identify barriers to mental health care in Harar and propose interventions. 4. Collaborate with local health institutions to implement interventions. 5. Establish a peer network to expand research training. 6. Connect trained participants with Haramaya University research projects as assistants. About the Millennium Fellow Muleta Ahmedin Aman, born in 2000 GC in Asebot, Ethiopia, is a visionary fifth-year medical student at Haramaya University who blends academic excellence with impactful leadership. As Students’ Union President, he champions student empowerment, transparency, and meaningful change. His passion is rooted in advancing medical knowledge and public health research, with aspirations to become both a surgeon and a global health researcher. Beyond medicine, he is a poet, music lover, and reader of philosophy, drawing on creativity and curiosity to inspire his commitment to improving lives worldwide. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Sinmisoluwa Adesanya is a smart and driven law student at the University of Lagos. Her impressive leadership skill has allowed her oversee several projects that advance the SDGs. She is passionate about human rights and is the National Project Lead of the SERAP Accountability Club which promotes the enforcement of human rights. Her passion to constantly advance the SGDs led her to start OverDose The Label, which is setting a standard on the importance of sustainability in fashion. Her commitment to a greener environment is unwavering and changing the way stakeholders respond to sustainability in fashion. 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 SINMISOLUWA ESTHER ADESANYA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 10 " My passion for a healthier environment and society constantly drives me to make a positive impact in any way I can. The Millennium Fellowship is enabling me to explore this passion while focusing on the SDGs. This experince is the more exciting because of the public platform and vast knowledge I would be afforded during this fellowship. I am thrilled to be part of something this amazing. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Rebuild My Mind The Rebuildmymind project is a Lagos Model United Nations Initiative geared towards alleviation of specific mental health issues in young people aged 18 to 35 within Lagos, Nigeria. About the Millennium Fellow Sinmisoluwa Adesanya is a smart and driven law student at the University of Lagos. Her impressive leadership skill has allowed her oversee several projects that advance the SDGs. She is passionate about human rights and is the National Project Lead of the SERAP Accountability Club which promotes the enforcement of human rights. Her passion to constantly advance the SGDs led her to start OverDose The Label, which is setting a standard on the importance of sustainability in fashion. Her commitment to a greener environment is unwavering and changing the way stakeholders respond to sustainability in fashion. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Mihreteab Alemayehu Kassa is an Ethiopian student currently studying in the United Arab Emirates. He is passionate about electrical engineering, technology, and leadership, and enjoys mentoring peers in academic and professional growth. Mihreteab actively seeks opportunities to create positive social impact through innovation and community engagement. Outside of his studies, he explores personal projects, from programming and AI to practical problem-solving, while balancing cultural and global perspectives. His goal is to leverage his skills to contribute meaningfully to both local and international communities. 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 MIHRETEAB ALEMAYEHU KASSA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. Higher Colleges of Technology | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 11 & UNAI 1 " I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the opportunity to turn ideas into meaningful action and collaborate with young leaders who are passionate about creating positive change in their communities and beyond. " Millennium Fellowship Project: 1Change 4All 1Change 4All is an independent project led by HCT students. The initiative aligns with SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by focusing on hydroponics, recycling, and urban gardening. The project aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, raise environmental awareness, and inspire responsible urban living. During the Millennium Fellowship period (August–December 2025), 1Change 4All will run a community campaign engaging HCT students, faculty, and the wider community. The campaign will include awareness workshops, hands-on hydroponic demonstrations, and recycling drives, to reach at least 200 participants and foster long-term commitment to sustainability. About the Millennium Fellow Mihreteab Alemayehu Kassa is an Ethiopian student currently studying in the United Arab Emirates. He is passionate about electrical engineering, technology, and leadership, and enjoys mentoring peers in academic and professional growth. Mihreteab actively seeks opportunities to create positive social impact through innovation and community engagement. Outside of his studies, he explores personal projects, from programming and AI to practical problem-solving, while balancing cultural and global perspectives. His goal is to leverage his skills to contribute meaningfully to both local and international communities. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Aboubacar BAGAYA is a passionate and dedicated engineering student at Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique, with a strong interest in sustainability and circular economy solutions. Originally from Burkina Faso, Aboubacar is committed to addressing environmental challenges through innovative, low-cost materials and eco-friendly construction methods. With a vision to create affordable, sustainable housing solutions, Aboubacar actively seeks opportunities to learn, collaborate, and contribute to global efforts aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. 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 ABOUBACAR BAGAYA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique Ben Guerir | Ben Guerir, Morocco | Advancing SDG 17, SDG 16 & UNAI 9 " "I believe every challenge is an opportunity to build a better future. Through the Millennium Fellowship, I aim to transform my ideas for reusing waste into real solutions, while learning from and working with others who share the same passion for sustainability and positive change." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Roots & Wings Roots & Wings is a student-led movement at UM6P founded during the Millennium Fellowship to empower youth through dialogue, reflection, and meaningful action. Each month, the project explores a social or environmental theme through workshops, debates, and podcast episodes, creating a safe space for students to express themselves, engage critically, and initiate change. By connecting awareness with action, Roots & Wings aims to build a new generation of conscious, collaborative, and impactful change makers. About the Millennium Fellow Aboubacar BAGAYA is a passionate and dedicated engineering student at Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique, with a strong interest in sustainability and circular economy solutions. Originally from Burkina Faso, Aboubacar is committed to addressing environmental challenges through innovative, low-cost materials and eco-friendly construction methods. With a vision to create affordable, sustainable housing solutions, Aboubacar actively seeks opportunities to learn, collaborate, and contribute to global efforts aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Rofiat is a driven 400-level law student at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. She is passionate about personal growth, sustainability, and social impact. As a committed changemaker and advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), she actively participates in extracurricular activities, spearheads projects, and inspires her peers to become exponential change makers. Beyond the walls of the classroom, she is a mooter, debater, writer, tutor, sustainability advocate, and student leader. Having contested and won in the just-concluded SU elections with a wide margin, she is a Senator in the Students' Union Senate Council, representing her Hall of Residence combining legislative and executive duties in her role. Rofiat firmly believes that law students should cultivate lifelong skills to thrive in the global workspace, in line with the developments in technology. She enjoys reading and editing videos at her leisure. 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 ROFIAT DOLAPO POPOOLA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. University of Ilorin | Ilorin, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6, SDG 11 & UNAI 1 " I am really excited to be part of the MCN Class of 2025/2026. I believe that this will be a great opportunity to amplify my project and make it a global success. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project KCK - Keep Communities Klean The Project Keep Communities Klean (KCK) was targeted at communities-- local, student, industrial areas or even government reserved areas. It was birthed through MCN. The goal was to organize cleanup sessions and sensitize communities on the adverse and harmful impact of wastes on the environment. It was initially meant to kick-start on the World Cleanup Day 2025, but I was not able to push it out cos I was impeded by resources. I had to innovate and think of how to reactivate my project. When I later resumed on campus for a new session, I collaborated with other fellows and we did it together through faculties on my campus. About the Millennium Fellow Rofiat is a driven 400-level law student at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. She is passionate about personal growth, sustainability, and social impact. As a committed changemaker and advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), she actively participates in extracurricular activities, spearheads projects, and inspires her peers to become exponential change makers. Beyond the walls of the classroom, she is a mooter, debater, writer, tutor, sustainability advocate, and student leader. Having contested and won in the just-concluded SU elections with a wide margin, she is a Senator in the Students' Union Senate Council, representing her Hall of Residence combining legislative and executive duties in her role. Rofiat firmly believes that law students should cultivate lifelong skills to thrive in the global workspace, in line with the developments in technology. She enjoys reading and editing videos at her leisure. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026