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Lakshadeep Sharma is a 20 year old law student. He is from Jaipur, India. He is currently studying in Dr. Ram Manohar lohiya National Law University. He is in 2nd year. He has been an advocate of social justice from his late years at school. He chose law as a career option to give his small contribution towards delivering social fairness. He believes even the hardest of the goals can be achieved by teamwork. He through this Fellowship program wants to bring a change (doesn't matter how small) with the help of the team. Since, he has been a sports player from the age of 10, he thrives working within a team. 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 LAKSHADEEP SHARMA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University | Lucknow, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3 " A law student is known for many qualities but they are accused of having low creativity. People of this profession are accused of not being able to make something new. Through this Fellowship program I would want to showcase the world that it is not true. This program demands creativity and quality. By achieving my goal I would like to break the stereotype towards this noble profession of law. " Millennium Fellowship Project: SHIKSHANAM There is an indisputable disparity in society's resources, which manifests itself in many ways including access to education and inherent privileges. The dropout rates of students throughout the country across classes remain at an extreme high. As per the data released by Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) in 2020-21, the enrollment of students at the pre-primary level and class 1 has gone down by 29.1 lakh and 18.8 lakh respectively in 2020-21 from 2019-20. The report shows that the overall dropout rate in 2020-21 at the secondary level is 14.6 percent, down from 16.1 percent in 2019-20. At the primary level, the dropout rate in 2020-21 is 0.8 percent, down from 1.5 percent in 2019-20. Further, as the national effort's lack of adequate funds, physical infrastructure, and quality teachers, India spends only a little over 3% of its GDP on education against the benchmark of 6% that every national education policy has set since 1968, which is another hindrance in imparting of quality education to children in India. With the lack of sufficient national resources being invested in promoting quality education in our country and administrative failure in terms of efficient implementation of policies and plans, it is understood that this will not allow students, who are a product of this system to act as diligent citizens in a civil society. For a person to survive in today’s society, a comprehensive approach integrated with a well thought strategy is required to amalgamate fundamental educational features and skill education. Though the State Council of Educational Research and Training have initiated ‘Bridge Courses’ to impart vocational training, they have yielded no real result. On discovering such statistics, the two key subthemes that were primarily incorporated in our project were imparting quality education and equipping children with technical skills. During our research on this project, we identified gaps in the way the resources like time, money, and energy were being invested to teach the less-privileged kids but no tangible benefit output was being derived. With the curriculum designed by our team, we intend to provide a cohort of 150 underprivileged students with basic education and also prepare them for admission tests for admission into schools. We intend not to just teach them academics but also familiarize them with the social constructs (making them aware of basic life skills, method of legal redressal, gender roles, reproductive education, fundamental rights, etc.) and give them basic knowledge about how to use laptops/computers, how to use search engines like Google, and subsequently make them ready to step into civil society. The curriculum has been designed in such a manner that it’ll help these children become proficient in functioning with full ability in a civil society. This project’s end goal is to collaborate with the District Inspector of School, get their support, and get the students admitted into the various schools via the Right to Education Act, 2009, allowing children who weren’t able to gain education due to social or economic restraints to once again be a part of the formal education system. About the Millennium Fellow Lakshadeep Sharma is a 20 year old law student. He is from Jaipur, India. He is currently studying in Dr. Ram Manohar lohiya National Law University. He is in 2nd year. He has been an advocate of social justice from his late years at school. He chose law as a career option to give his small contribution towards delivering social fairness. He believes even the hardest of the goals can be achieved by teamwork. He through this Fellowship program wants to bring a change (doesn't matter how small) with the help of the team. Since, he has been a sports player from the age of 10, he thrives working within a team. 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Jelome Soko is a political science student at the University of Malawi, dedicated to advocating for child rights. With a deep passion for social justice, he has actively engaged in various initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare of children in his community. His commitment to making a positive impact led him to join the Child Rights Clinic at the University of Malawi, where he collaborates with peers to raise awareness and support for children's rights and well-being. 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 JELOME CHIKONDI SOKO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Malawi | Lilongwe, Malawi | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 3, SDG 5 & UNAI 1 " "I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it provides a unique platform to collaborate with passionate peers and create impactful solutions for our communities. This work fuels my commitment to social change, as I believe that through collective action and innovation, we can address pressing global challenges and inspire a brighter future for all." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Youth Empowerment in Gender Equility, Economic and Health and Well-Being This project is concerned with zero poverty, gender equality and mental health. The youth empowering is done in terms of economic stability through montorship, awareness and group discussions. It also looks at issues of Gender Equality so that there must be no imbalances in terms of opportunities between boys and girls and mental health under health and well-being as an SDG. About the Millennium Fellow Jelome Soko is a political science student at the University of Malawi, dedicated to advocating for child rights. With a deep passion for social justice, he has actively engaged in various initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare of children in his community. His commitment to making a positive impact led him to join the Child Rights Clinic at the University of Malawi, where he collaborates with peers to raise awareness and support for children's rights and well-being. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Pamo manda from Malawi a engineering student at Malawi University of business and applied science 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 PAMO MANDA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences | Blantyre, Malawi | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Synergy Masters Synergy master is a social enterprise that aims at environmental sustainability and women empowerment. Our vision is to promote women empowerment and improve environmental sustainability About the Millennium Fellow Pamo manda from Malawi a engineering student at Malawi University of business and applied science BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Jaisuryank is an analytical and detail-oriented individual with an eagerness to learn and explore. A self-motivated and independent thinker with adept communication skills and an inclination towards entrepreneurship and finance. He finds himself comfortable in uncertain situations and loves to challenge conventional thinking. 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 JAISURYANK PURWAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Christ (Deemed to be University) Bannerghatta Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 2 Millennium Fellowship Project: Backstage Pass In our academic institutions, the focus on digital and financial literacy often centers around students and teaching faculty. However, the invaluable contributions of non-teaching campus staff often go unrecognized, despite their indispensable role in creating a conducive learning environment. This project recognizes the need to equip non-teaching staff members with essential digital and financial literacy skills. Our mission is to empower them with the knowledge and tools they need to excel not only in their personal lives but also in their roles within the campus community. The success of our project will be measured by the enhanced knowledge and confidence of non-teaching staff in managing their finances, effectively using digital tools, and protecting their online presence. Our ultimate goal is to create a more empowered, informed, and resilient community within the campus, where every member feels valued and equipped to excel in an ever-evolving digital world. About the Millennium Fellow Jaisuryank is an analytical and detail-oriented individual with an eagerness to learn and explore. A self-motivated and independent thinker with adept communication skills and an inclination towards entrepreneurship and finance. He finds himself comfortable in uncertain situations and loves to challenge conventional thinking. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Tabassum is second year student of Indraprastha college for women,DU pursuing Political science hons. She is form India working on Project Noor. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2019 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2019, over 7,000 young leaders applied to join the Class of 2019 on 1,209 campuses across 135 nations. 69 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 805 Millennium Fellows. During the Millennium Fellowship, Millennium Fellows' dedicated 96,705 hours and their 422 unique projects positively impacted the lives of 564,366 people worldwide. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT TABASSUM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2019. Indraprastha College for Women | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Noor Project NOOR is the Outreach Program of our college. The idea of the project was conceived in the year 2017 , by a group of students and faculty. At the time of it's commencement the project had only one wing, under which volunteers taught the children who lived in the nearby slum who were deprived of schooling opportunity. At Noor we believe that development of children is impossible without the wholesome development of the community. Thus We also conduct various workshop and session (in collaboration with NGOs) on topics such as menstrual hygiene, child sexual abuse, environmental protection etc. In June 2018, the project entered into it's second phase and decided to work with Safai Karamachari Andolan (an organisation which works for the rehabilitation of Safai Karmacharis), thus leading to the establishment of it's second wing. About the Millennium Fellow Tabassum is second year student of Indraprastha college for women,DU pursuing Political science hons. She is form India working on Project Noor. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Finny Sam Thomas is an undergraduate student in Amity University Mumbai. He is currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology and has a sound academic background. Finny is passionate, dedicated and brings the best out in everything he does. He is a great team player and has the potential for a good leader. Both were evident in his previous experiences working as a member of National Service Scheme. 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 FINNY SAM THOMAS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Amity University | Mumbai, India | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 5 " I am so happy and at the same time excited to be a part of the Millennium Fellowship this year. As my Selected SDG is 4 that is quality Education I hope that I can help young students to achieve their goals by helping them to improve their cognitive and other related factors. I hope that I can do a better work here to make an Impact. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Enlightening Their Future The Project is based on the 4th Sustainable Development Goal that is Quality Education. Quality Education is one of the most important goal among the SDGs. The Project title is "Enlightening Their Future". This project is mainly focusing on students of age 8-13. It includes training for children to improve their cognitive abilities and other related factors. The team are planning to conduct workshops webinars seminars etc in different geographical location area. This program focuses on individual attention to each children and help them to achieve their goals. It will basically involve targeting child's weaknesses and developing them in more versatile manner. The target learning in the form of workshop webinars etc include worksheets, Conducting memory games, small assessments etc. which can help them to adapt to the world and develop critical thinking, visual-auditory-motor skills,communication skills which allows a child to grasp deep learning capacity. The worksheet which the team would be using will include 5 important points that a child of this age should know, that is Stress (Managing Stress, My Coping Skills, Identifying stress etc), Anger Management (Anger thermometer, levels of anger, My Anger triggers etc) Anxiety (My Anxiety Triggers, How to Reduce Anxiety etc), Assertiveness (Assertiveness Bingo and Assertiveness Training) and Bullying (Buddy or Bully, Bullying Survey). The team also plan to include some home activities and will keep in touch with them even after the sessions. By this project we focus to improve the children from what they are now to a better person for tomorrow. About the Millennium Fellow Finny Sam Thomas is an undergraduate student in Amity University Mumbai. He is currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology and has a sound academic background. Finny is passionate, dedicated and brings the best out in everything he does. He is a great team player and has the potential for a good leader. Both were evident in his previous experiences working as a member of National Service Scheme. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

KOMBETTO Kouétcha Esaïe is a young man who is completing his bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy and Energy Systems at the University of Abomey Calavi. Technician and building electrician, installer and maintainer of energy and photovoltaic systems, he was first passionate about teaching when he was in secondary school. His experiences in supervising secondary school students arouse in him the desire to always accompany young candidates for national exams and to guide them in the choice of their course of study that he makes of it a concern whose solution is to create a structure to facilitate these activities. 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 ESAÏE KOUÉTCHA KOMBETTO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University of Abomey-Calavi | Abomey-Calavi, Benin | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2 " I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow as I will have the chance to improve and learn more leadership qualities. This opportunity will allow me to realize my dream which is to support young students, which will be a step towards the development of these young people in particular and of the nation in general. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Zero Cancer With Soursop Fruit Consumption We worked on an awareness project on the soursop consumption coast to prevent types of cancers in our communities. This awareness was brought to students from two different schools. During the project process, we shared with these students information on the types of cancers and their ravages in our communities and also one of the local and less expensive solutions to adopt to avoid it. This solution is the consumption of soursop. the consumption of soursop should be part of everyone's eating habits for the prevention of types of cancer thanks to its many virtues. We also recommended the sustainable production of this fruit since it is endangered and it must be produced to save the next generations. About the Millennium Fellow KOMBETTO Kouétcha Esaïe is a young man who is completing his bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy and Energy Systems at the University of Abomey Calavi. Technician and building electrician, installer and maintainer of energy and photovoltaic systems, he was first passionate about teaching when he was in secondary school. His experiences in supervising secondary school students arouse in him the desire to always accompany young candidates for national exams and to guide them in the choice of their course of study that he makes of it a concern whose solution is to create a structure to facilitate these activities. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Jane A. Merinyo is a Kenyan student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Medicine and Surgery at Kenyatta University. She was born to Kenyan and Tanzanian parents. Throughout her life she has been involved in leadership roles that impacted her surrounding positively. She has participated in a number of activities that advocate for healthy living and provision of accessible and free medical care. She understands that majority of Kenyans lie below the poverty line hence face various constraints to access of healthcare. Therefore,Jane Merinyo desires to execute the United Nation's SDG 3 by helping the less fortunate afford medical services. 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 JANE ANYANGO MERINYO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Kenyatta University | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 1 " Leadership, creativity and the desire to positively influence the society are my motivation for joining be a Millennium Fellow. As a medical student, I believe that I am at a good position to combine the skills acquired during this program with the knowledge gained in classes to create awareness on healthy living and promote accessible health care to society. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Love and Health It is a project that touches on improvement of accessibility and affordability to health care among the poor people in the community. This is by providing and easily paid insurance program in addition to mentorship programs to improve social status. About the Millennium Fellow Jane A. Merinyo is a Kenyan student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Medicine and Surgery at Kenyatta University. She was born to Kenyan and Tanzanian parents. Throughout her life she has been involved in leadership roles that impacted her surrounding positively. She has participated in a number of activities that advocate for healthy living and provision of accessible and free medical care. She understands that majority of Kenyans lie below the poverty line hence face various constraints to access of healthcare. Therefore,Jane Merinyo desires to execute the United Nation's SDG 3 by helping the less fortunate afford medical services. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

I'm Eric Kiplagat a student at Mount Kenya university proudly born and raised in Kenya.I'm a of champion mental health and reproductive care initiatives. I am committed to creating a positive impact in my community, as I believe that mental wellness and reproductive health are fundamental rights that deserve attention and advocacy. Throughout my academic journey, I have actively engaged in various activities that focus on mental health awareness. I volunteered with local organizations to facilitate workshops that reduce stigma around mental illness and promote available resources. This experience has not only deepened my understanding of mental health challenges but also ignited a passion for advocating change. Reproductive health is another area close to my heart. Having witnessed the adverse effects of inadequate reproductive education among my peers, I initiated a project that provided information about safe practices, family planning, and access to healthcare services. My goal is to empower individuals through knowledge, ensuring they can make informed decisions about their bodies and well-being. At Mount Kenya University, I hope to enhance my skills and collaborate with fellow students who share my commitment to these vital issues. The Millennium Fellowship provides a unique platform to develop sustainable solutions and influence policies that address the growing needs in our society. I am eager to contribute my insights, learn from others, and expand my impact within the community. 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 ERIC KIPLAGAT KORIR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Mount Kenya University | Thika, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 5 & UNAI 3 " I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to combine my passion for mental health and reproductive care, creating a holistic approach to well-being. Together with fellow changemakers, we can break stigmas, empower individuals, and cultivate a society where everyone has the support they need to thrive. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Mental Health and Reproductive Care It worked to sensitize the youth on the best practices for sexual health and also reproductive care. We also sensitized them on the importance of mental health and also organized counselling for those struggling with Mental Health care. About the Millennium Fellow I'm Eric Kiplagat a student at Mount Kenya university proudly born and raised in Kenya.I'm a of champion mental health and reproductive care initiatives. I am committed to creating a positive impact in my community, as I believe that mental wellness and reproductive health are fundamental rights that deserve attention and advocacy. Throughout my academic journey, I have actively engaged in various activities that focus on mental health awareness. I volunteered with local organizations to facilitate workshops that reduce stigma around mental illness and promote available resources. This experience has not only deepened my understanding of mental health challenges but also ignited a passion for advocating change. Reproductive health is another area close to my heart. Having witnessed the adverse effects of inadequate reproductive education among my peers, I initiated a project that provided information about safe practices, family planning, and access to healthcare services. My goal is to empower individuals through knowledge, ensuring they can make informed decisions about their bodies and well-being. At Mount Kenya University, I hope to enhance my skills and collaborate with fellow students who share my commitment to these vital issues. The Millennium Fellowship provides a unique platform to develop sustainable solutions and influence policies that address the growing needs in our society. I am eager to contribute my insights, learn from others, and expand my impact within the community. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Lamina Ifeoluwa Ayotunde is a fourth year medical student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu OGUN state. He is a diligent, intelligent and meticulous individual who is always open to learn from others and takes people's experiences as lessons to be learnt out of life. He is respectful, humble and always ready to learn new things everyday. He is the second child of a family of 5 and he is a Christian by faith. He enjoys listening to music and loves inspirational people because they gear to him to do more. 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 LAMINA IFEOLUWA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Olabisi Onabanjo University | Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 9 " Dilligence & Hardwork has always been virtues I learnt from my parents. I watch them go to work everyday and all I see is their unwavering commitment & love for their work. Hence I decided to adapt this to my life. As a member of the Millennium Fellow, I am excited to be one because now I can put those skills to work to achieve something great as well as leave my mark in the Fellowship as well as the world at large. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Igniting the Girl Child’s Potential The United Nations holds the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) on October 11 annually to promote girl's rights, advocate for more opportunities for girls, to increase awareness on gender equality and also highlighting the challenges the girl child faces all over the world. Following, the theme for this year's IDCG "Our time is now– Our right, Our future". The purpose of the project (Igniting the Girl Child's Potential) was to; 1.Assess the awareness of the knowledge on Bodily autonomy amongst rural adolescents girls. 2. Educate the girls comprehensively, on how to make autonomous decision about their bodies ( Bodily Autonomy) and reproductive funtions, which is the core of every girls basic rights to equality, privacy, and freedom from violence and abuse. 3. Boost the girls confidence on applying the principle of bodily autonomy in their daily lives, how to asserts their sexual and reproductive rights. 4. Inform them about women's right agencies such as UNFPA, UNWomen WOCON e.tc Hence, reducing gender gaps, unwanted pregnancies, discrimination and violence among adolescents. About the Millennium Fellow Lamina Ifeoluwa Ayotunde is a fourth year medical student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu OGUN state. He is a diligent, intelligent and meticulous individual who is always open to learn from others and takes people's experiences as lessons to be learnt out of life. He is respectful, humble and always ready to learn new things everyday. He is the second child of a family of 5 and he is a Christian by faith. He enjoys listening to music and loves inspirational people because they gear to him to do more. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Mohammad Nahid Al Islam is a Senior year undergraduate biochemistry student at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).As a Content Moderator at IUB's STEM community, he organizes symposia, manage speakers, and contribute to newsletters. On YouTube, Nahid educates a wider audience in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry while also tutoring peers as part of IUB's Life Sciences Club. With a passion for accessible science communication, leadership, and a solid academic foundation, Nahid wishes to drive meaningful advancements in the field of biochemistry and beyond. 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 MOHAMMAD NAHID AL ISLAM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Independent University Bangladesh | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: STEM Community, IUB STEM Community, IUB (STEMcIUB) is a project initiative with a goal to connect and develop students who share a love for STEM, fostering a community that thrives on inclusivity and the drive to solve real-life problems. Our ultimate goal is to empower the next generation of innovators and problem solvers in our developing nation. About the Millennium Fellow Mohammad Nahid Al Islam is a Senior year undergraduate biochemistry student at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).As a Content Moderator at IUB's STEM community, he organizes symposia, manage speakers, and contribute to newsletters. On YouTube, Nahid educates a wider audience in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry while also tutoring peers as part of IUB's Life Sciences Club. With a passion for accessible science communication, leadership, and a solid academic foundation, Nahid wishes to drive meaningful advancements in the field of biochemistry and beyond. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Shlok Mishra is a responsible leader and student of the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management. He is passionate about the various social issues occuring in his community and has undertaken several projects to inspire and help individuals in the same. He believes that change can only occur when it is supplemented by powerful ideas. Consequently, He aims to inspire everyone around him through ideas and build a strong community that believes in stronger values. His vision for sustainability is rooted in the changes that he wants to bring on the grassroot level through which he aims to impact the world by a larger magnitude 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 SHLOK MISHRA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | Mumbai, India | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9 " I believe that I am an empathetic leader. Seeing people around me not having the acess to the basic necessities inspires me to do something to help them. Although I can take direct effort to help them immediately, I believe that a change in the system can help make them more independent. Independence is empowering, and as a responsible citizen and student of my nation I believe it is my responsibility to help change the system for the needy. The Millennium Fellowship is a great platform for me to enable change in my society and impact more people around the world through the goals of sustainability. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Students for Sustainable Living Under the title ‘Students for Sustainable Living’, the Millennium Fellows of NMIMS, Mumbai aim to create awareness about sustainability and sustainable practices. The project focuses on 3 of the 17 SDGs, namely 11, 12 and 13, which are Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Production and Consumption and Climate Action respectively. We want to engage our fellow students in this initiative by organizing beach clean-ups, conducting webinars and workshops with experts in the field, and other activities. Through our independent student newsletter and the university website, we aim to raise awareness and encourage students to carry this initiative into their own homes and immediate surroundings. These webinars and articles will guide them through the process of switching to sustainable products in daily life, and how this can be done in an easy and cost effective manner. About the Millennium Fellow Shlok Mishra is a responsible leader and student of the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management. He is passionate about the various social issues occuring in his community and has undertaken several projects to inspire and help individuals in the same. He believes that change can only occur when it is supplemented by powerful ideas. Consequently, He aims to inspire everyone around him through ideas and build a strong community that believes in stronger values. His vision for sustainability is rooted in the changes that he wants to bring on the grassroot level through which he aims to impact the world by a larger magnitude BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Ameya is a law student, passionate about destigmatising mental health, environmental issues and human rights. Over the years she has been drawn to numerous social causes and has been drawn to making a change from a young age. Conversations, especially on intersectional approaches intrigue her, and she loves learning about the interconnected nature of human society and the Earth at large. 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 AMEYA THACHAPPILLY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) | Hyderabad, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 10 " Conversations and connection, remain the most vital steps to arrive at a more equitable society. The Millennium Fellowship grants me just this, with an amazing platform to connect with minds all over the globe, and a means to facilitate and create meaningful impacts. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Inaya Inaya seeks to empower through education. In today’s day and age, independence and self-sustenance is key. Often, women who have been abused, are underprivileged or do not have the ability or the support to fight those who have been denying them their basic rights, do not have the fundamental financial knowledge needed to utilize their earnings and funds appropriately. It is through basic financial knowledge that we seek to empower the women of Hyderabad and do our bit to help them become citizens who are aware and responsible. About the Millennium Fellow Ameya is a law student, passionate about destigmatising mental health, environmental issues and human rights. Over the years she has been drawn to numerous social causes and has been drawn to making a change from a young age. Conversations, especially on intersectional approaches intrigue her, and she loves learning about the interconnected nature of human society and the Earth at large. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Maeve Flaherty is a writer and activist dedicated to providing all people with a dignified and healthy life. She studies English literature and history (specializing in international political history) at Columbia University. She is a contributing writer for the Columbia Political Review, and a former Summer Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, a progressive think tank. She was the Center Director for the Roosevelt@Columbia Human Rights Center. As Center Director, she co-led a successful campaign advocating for Barnard College to divest from Aramark, a dining provider that profited off of the prison-industrial complex. She co-organized a campus-wide boycott of the dining hall that caused Barnard to change dining providers. She is the founder and president of NYC Restrooms4All, a coalition advocating for more public bathrooms in New York City. She believes that access to sanitation is a human right, and essential to living a dignified life. 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 MAEVE AISLING MARIANNE FLAHERTY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Columbia University | New York, United States | Advancing SDG 6 & UNAI 9 " As a Millennium Fellow, I will be part of a diverse group of student activists and leaders. I am excited to learn from them, and to share my own passion for sanitation and public health. The Millennium Fellowship is an exciting opportunity to grow with other young leaders from across the world. " Millennium Fellowship Project: NYC Restrooms4All NYCRestrooms4All is a campaign to open private restrooms in NYC businesses for public use. The need for publicly accessible restrooms is felt by millions every week, and most acutely by marginalized populations such as the homeless, those with disabilities, the elderly, and parents who are pregnant or caring for small children. By gaining legislative and popular support for this proposal, the Fellows hope to secure the right to safe and free sanitation for all of New York's residents and visitors. By the end of the Project, they hope to secure the support of at least two City Council members for their policy proposal, and to build their public brand through a new promotional video, a blog series, and an awareness raising event which will unite several of the most prominent organizations from the sphere of sanitation activism. About the Millennium Fellow Maeve Flaherty is a writer and activist dedicated to providing all people with a dignified and healthy life. She studies English literature and history (specializing in international political history) at Columbia University. She is a contributing writer for the Columbia Political Review, and a former Summer Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, a progressive think tank. She was the Center Director for the Roosevelt@Columbia Human Rights Center. As Center Director, she co-led a successful campaign advocating for Barnard College to divest from Aramark, a dining provider that profited off of the prison-industrial complex. She co-organized a campus-wide boycott of the dining hall that caused Barnard to change dining providers. She is the founder and president of NYC Restrooms4All, a coalition advocating for more public bathrooms in New York City. She believes that access to sanitation is a human right, and essential to living a dignified life. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Reitumetse Nare Kganyago is a confident, strongwilled law student. Who is passionate about having a postive impact on the word and uplifting the people of her community. She enjoys debating and learning about insightful ways to challenge her intellect and point of views. she is very creative and a very good team player but also has great leadership skills. Being the head of the media committee for the Law Student Council. She has always wanted to work with or for the United Nations with the aim of helping them fulfill their 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 REITUMETSE NARE KGANYAGO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. University of the Western Cape | Cape Town, South Africa | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2 " As someone who has always wanted to find ways to help the community, being a Millennium Fellow provides the platform I need to make my dreams into a reality. It will help me not only inhence the skillls I already have but also learn new ones. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Amari Initiative The Amari Initiative (#TAI) was created by Reitumetse kganyago and Ntalo Mkhabela to promote mental health awareness amongst students. The aim of this initiative is to create a safe space that allows students to talk about their mental health without feeling uncomfortable, as well as encouraging them to be themselves. During the Millennium Fellowship period, period, #TAI will create an instagram page to reach atleast 250 people. hosting a minimuin of 3 webinars. This platform will allow for followers to interact with us and our content. About the Millennium Fellow Reitumetse Nare Kganyago is a confident, strongwilled law student. Who is passionate about having a postive impact on the word and uplifting the people of her community. She enjoys debating and learning about insightful ways to challenge her intellect and point of views. she is very creative and a very good team player but also has great leadership skills. Being the head of the media committee for the Law Student Council. She has always wanted to work with or for the United Nations with the aim of helping them fulfill their goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Asma Sultana is an undergraduate medical student at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India. She believes that even a small contribution can make a huge impact on the society and the world, at large. Since much of her education is health based, she hopes to bring about positive changes in the health domain. 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 ASMA SULTANA C, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | Bangalore, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3 Millennium Fellowship Project: Project UMEED Project UMEED, under the BMCRI community medicine club, UMEED was started in order to bring awareness about cervical cancer and methods to prevent it in school going age group with their parents. Under this project, we aim to reach out to about 750 to 1000 beneficiaries including students, their parents, and the school staff through awareness sessions. Our main objective is to educate people about cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine, which the Government of India recently launched under the national immunization schedule. We also aim to cover specific related topics like menstrual hygiene, the importance of nutrition, healthy lifestyles, sexual education, etc. As part of this project, we will be educating women about various menstrual products available and give them a choice to choose the best product for themselves. We also look forward to distributing a few sanitary napkins to people who might not be able to afford them. To have a complete approach we cover mental health as well! Importance of mental health and how they should recognise when to get help and when to approach a specialist. About the Millennium Fellow Asma Sultana is an undergraduate medical student at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India. She believes that even a small contribution can make a huge impact on the society and the world, at large. Since much of her education is health based, she hopes to bring about positive changes in the health domain. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Tijani Lawal is a young educationist who was born in Lagos state Nigeria. Currently schooling in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, he has wealth of experience mentorship, teaching, problem solving and communication. He was born on March 9th 1999 in Nigeria. He has impact on his environment by helping lot of people make informed decisions due to his passion and zeal for education and to also ensure people do the right thing at the right time. 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 LAWAL ADUOJOR TIJANI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. Ahmadu Bello University | Zaria, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2 " With the Millennium campus fellowship, I look forward to better improvement of my communication and problem solving skills as I shall soon be networking with other players who have been dominating various aspect of the society. I believe the fellowship shall also avail me the opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth and development of my world especially in the aspect of education. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Education: It's Impact and My Role I believe education is not just a sole responsibility of the government alone. Myself and everyone in the society have got so many significant roles to play in order to liberate our society from the shackles of illiteracy, help people make informed decisions and also raise a society devoid of criminals, unemployed individuals, criminals and others. It is on this note that I have taken it upon myself to play the following roles: Provide extra-mural classs/tutorials for some needing students on my campus Counsel Co-students on how they can make smart and wise academic decisions Provide templates for co-students on how they can balance their academic life with other affairs to prevent clashes and other conflict that may arise Provide mentorship for students on living fulfilled academic life Visiting the neighboring communities and counseling the locals on the importance of education and why should not deprive their kids for any reason. About the Millennium Fellow Tijani Lawal is a young educationist who was born in Lagos state Nigeria. Currently schooling in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, he has wealth of experience mentorship, teaching, problem solving and communication. He was born on March 9th 1999 in Nigeria. He has impact on his environment by helping lot of people make informed decisions due to his passion and zeal for education and to also ensure people do the right thing at the right time. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

owinyo victor omondi ia an outgoing social leader, a philanthropist, who believes in sustainability, transition and impact creation in the society by painting a smile on peoples faces. he also has a vision making the world a better place, a place of equality, equity, honesty , trust and justice for all. He has served as a student leader for the Kenyatta University Public Health Student Umbrella (KUPHESU,) as the Chairperson. secondly he has also served as the secretary general for Environmental Health Students Association of Kenyatta University (EHSAKU) and is currently serving as the Chief Project Officer for Stowelink.inc youth organization dealing with Non Communicable Disease (NCDs) eradication in Kenya. in addition, Owinyo Victor is currently serving as the Millenium Campus Network (MCN) Campus Director for Kenyatta University fellowship class of 2019. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2019 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2019, over 7,000 young leaders applied to join the Class of 2019 on 1,209 campuses across 135 nations. 69 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 805 Millennium Fellows. During the Millennium Fellowship, Millennium Fellows' dedicated 96,705 hours and their 422 unique projects positively impacted the lives of 564,366 people worldwide. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT OWINYO VICTOR OMONDI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2019. Kenyatta University | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 " Empathy and humility has always been my drive towards whatever aspect or sphere of life that I engage in. serving people and acting as bridge to people into a brighter world free from discrimination and open for all has always been my desire. i believe that it is whatever litle things that we do that matters. The world is looking forward to evryone to give a solution to the problems that we see in the society. Being a Millennium Fellow we would like to reverse the negativity with positivity and impossibilities with the outstanding possibilities in all aspects of life. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Coz am Happy Project (Mental Health) Coz am Happy project is a project on mental health with a single most focus on addressing mental health issues among the youth in University, the youth being our primary target. The project used a disruptive approach, deviating from the normal to a total use of the social media where there is a very heavy presence of the youth. The project aimed at creating awareness and sensitizing the youth about mental health issues which is making the world leaders scratch their head. Coz am happy project relied on the heavy presence of the youth on the social media as a way of spreading relevant messages on mental health. WHY ART FOR MENTAL HEALTH As already alluded to, the health care industry is employing various approaches to address the health care need. There is a growing body of evidence that approaches that are innovative yet interactive results into better health care outcome. Mental ill-health is a disease of the mind. It affects the most vital organ in human beings. Some of the interventions that are designed to address mental ill-health always targets this most precious organ, either with activities targeted to make it relax or with relevant and informative messages that will help cool down the pressure to it. And so the brain always need to relax and drop all the anxiety, pressure or anything that will alter how it functions. The use of poetry has been found to be effective when passing critical messages on health. It is assumed, that almost everybody identifies with poetry or are lovers of it. Health messages wrapped in form of poetry is believed to reach many people than those messages that are just disseminated commonly, just by word of mouth. In comparison, there is greater knowledge retention when any form of poetry is used to disseminate health messages. Poetry is very interesting to all populations; the youth, old age and children. There is always a greater attendance in health events/activities that uses poetry. With this traffic, many people are reached with intended information on health. DESIGN FOR THE ART FOR HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN In the age of technological advancement, everyone, presumably, have access to internet. The arrival of the smart phone era has eased access to internet. With smartphone and the cheap computers, one can access all the information, updates, article and news with much ease. The use of social media is growing rapidly. Kenyatta University Millennium fellows leveraged on the heavy presence online users to send messages on mental health. The fellows conducted a poetry competition where every poet came up with relevant artistic messages on mental health. These messages by various poets were then uploaded on Stowelink Facebook page (partner in the campaign) and the netizens voted on the pieces with likes, emoticons and comments. This took a period of three weeks, very ample duration to allow many people to read through the artistic yet relevant message and vote by liking the most appealing piece while also leaving their contribution in form of comments. In total, 26 pieces by 26 poets were uploaded and the online users read through the pieces while leaving a ‘like’ for the pieces that were appealing to them. The campaign was conducted using the very interactive hashtags. #lindaburuwein and #mentalhealthmatters were used to drive the campaign on twitter and Facebook. Linda Buruwein is slang which can be loosely translated to mean protect the brain. Buruwein is a word that has found its place in the Kenyan dialect and was used purposely to help drive the campaign since it is a word that many people identify with. OUTCOME/STATS As the duration for voting elapsed, Kenyatta University fellows had achieved a wonderful reach. The voting was analyzed and stats generated for the competition. Stats •Total of 26 poets participated in the three weeks’ social media campaign and contest on mental health. •Total likes in three weeks was 4665 on Facebook. •Total number of shares were 3556. •In total, there were 3998 comments on all the pieces by each Poet. •There was an overall reach of 30,2793 people on the Stowelink Facebook page (Stowelink co-hosted the contest). About the Millennium Fellow owinyo victor omondi ia an outgoing social leader, a philanthropist, who believes in sustainability, transition and impact creation in the society by painting a smile on peoples faces. he also has a vision making the world a better place, a place of equality, equity, honesty , trust and justice for all. He has served as a student leader for the Kenyatta University Public Health Student Umbrella (KUPHESU,) as the Chairperson. secondly he has also served as the secretary general for Environmental Health Students Association of Kenyatta University (EHSAKU) and is currently serving as the Chief Project Officer for Stowelink.inc youth organization dealing with Non Communicable Disease (NCDs) eradication in Kenya. in addition, Owinyo Victor is currently serving as the Millenium Campus Network (MCN) Campus Director for Kenyatta University fellowship class of 2019. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Sarich Samuel, a name synonymous with determination and ambition, is on a path of continuous growth and learning. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering and environmental management, Sarich demonstrates a fervent commitment to academic excellence. Beyond the classroom, he actively engages as a leader, fostering a sense of unity and purpose within his community. With an unwavering enthusiasm for personal and collective progress, Sarich's journey promises to inspire and leave a lasting impact 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 SARICH SAMUEL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Mbarara University of Science and Technology Kihumuro Campus | Mbarara, Uganda | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 9 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Aquatic Harmony Water, the elixir of life, serves as an essential resource for our survival, sustenance, and recreation. However, our water bodies—oceans, seas, lakes—face an ever-increasing threat from human activities, including overfishing, plastic consumption and disposal, carbon emissions, and the exploration of oil and gas. This insidious assault is not only detrimental to aquatic life but also impacts agricultural produce, human health, and the equilibrium of climate systems. The lack of awareness and understanding about the repercussions of our actions on these vital ecosystems has fueled this crisis. Understanding these challenges, our project entitled "#Aquatic Harmony" embarks on a pivotal mission to address the imbalance and raise awareness about the importance of sustainable use and conservation of water bodies. About the Millennium Fellow Sarich Samuel, a name synonymous with determination and ambition, is on a path of continuous growth and learning. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering and environmental management, Sarich demonstrates a fervent commitment to academic excellence. Beyond the classroom, he actively engages as a leader, fostering a sense of unity and purpose within his community. With an unwavering enthusiasm for personal and collective progress, Sarich's journey promises to inspire and leave a lasting impact BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Deborah Abolarinwa is an undergraduate student studying Microbiology at the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. She is driven by a passionate commitment to global health and wellness, particularly in the context of mitigating Antimicrobial resistance. This commitment propels her towards creating substantial transformations and instilling inspiration in others. She stands as the visionary behind 'Microwarriors,' a nonprofit student-led organization aiming to Educate, Engage, and Empower fellow students in the battle against Antimicrobial resistance. Her aspiration is to leverage her knowledge in Microbiology to spearhead innovative solutions addressing the pressing issue of Antimicrobial resistance and driving impactful change on a broader scale. As an aspiring changemaker, Deborah thrives on connecting with like-minded individuals determined to ignite a positive impact. 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 DEBORAH ABOLARINWA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Federal University of Technology Minna Gidan Kwano Campus | Minna, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: Antimicrobial Resistance Education and Action (AREA) The MicroWarriors Initiative is a dynamic project undertaken during the Millennium Fellowship, dedicated to combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). At its core, the initiative employs a multifaceted approach, focusing on raising awareness, providing education, and encouraging active engagement to address the challenges posed by Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). About the Millennium Fellow Deborah Abolarinwa is an undergraduate student studying Microbiology at the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. She is driven by a passionate commitment to global health and wellness, particularly in the context of mitigating Antimicrobial resistance. This commitment propels her towards creating substantial transformations and instilling inspiration in others. She stands as the visionary behind 'Microwarriors,' a nonprofit student-led organization aiming to Educate, Engage, and Empower fellow students in the battle against Antimicrobial resistance. Her aspiration is to leverage her knowledge in Microbiology to spearhead innovative solutions addressing the pressing issue of Antimicrobial resistance and driving impactful change on a broader scale. As an aspiring changemaker, Deborah thrives on connecting with like-minded individuals determined to ignite a positive impact. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Opuh-Odefa Favour Amarachi is a beautiful, young and diligent medical student at Ebonyi State University. She was born in Umuahia, Abia State, resides in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, and is currently studying at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki; truly a citizen of Nigeria. For as long as she could remember, Amarachi has always been passionate about good health and wellbeing especially for children and women, peace and justice and also partnerships to help solve and foster goodwill in Nigeria. This drives and ardour translated itself from Amarachi's experiences from her environment and community during childhood and from her place of study(Clinicals- Hospital). Throughout her secondary school years and currently in her university years, she has actively and successfully participated in organizing various health outreach programs and projects and sensitization walks; which through her outstanding leadership and passion, she plans to continue in the future. Amarachi aspires to be in a professional field where she can cultivate these outreaches and sensitization further, and provide her own contribution in the development of the United Nation's Sustainable Goals. 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 FAVOUR AMARACHI OPUH-ODEFA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Ebonyi State University | Abakaliki, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 6, SDG 3 & UNAI 9 " I am very passionate about healthy living, peace and justice and partnerships. Passion, creativity, resilience, fueled by my systems thinking, drive my programs and my work. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will enhance these skills collaboratively. The skills I gain from the Millennium Fellowship will make my social impact on schools and in my community more tangible and aligned with the UNAI principles and SDG's. I am excited to increase my anticipatory competence by envisioning new ways of learning and creativity, and as well as apply them in my community and society at large. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Safe water, Healthy Community Safe Water, Healthy Community is a social Impact project carried out by the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024 at our university, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria, inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. The project focused on teaching primary school pupils practical ways to maintain water safety and hygiene in their everyday lives. The project involved educating young pupils on key health practices such as obtaining clean water, purifying unclean water, and adopting proper handwashing techniques. Additionally, the project incorporated lessons on waste management, including waste segregation, recycling, and responsible disposal methods, to keep their environment clean and safe. To make a lasting impact, we provided the school with two 120-liter water containers fitted with taps, two buckets, and two handwashing liquid soaps. These items were given to help the pupils maintain good hand hygiene and put into practice what they learned during the sessions. The project aimed to empower these young learners with the knowledge and resources to improve their health and contribute to a cleaner, healthier community. About the Millennium Fellow Opuh-Odefa Favour Amarachi is a beautiful, young and diligent medical student at Ebonyi State University. She was born in Umuahia, Abia State, resides in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, and is currently studying at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki; truly a citizen of Nigeria. For as long as she could remember, Amarachi has always been passionate about good health and wellbeing especially for children and women, peace and justice and also partnerships to help solve and foster goodwill in Nigeria. This drives and ardour translated itself from Amarachi's experiences from her environment and community during childhood and from her place of study(Clinicals- Hospital). Throughout her secondary school years and currently in her university years, she has actively and successfully participated in organizing various health outreach programs and projects and sensitization walks; which through her outstanding leadership and passion, she plans to continue in the future. Amarachi aspires to be in a professional field where she can cultivate these outreaches and sensitization further, and provide her own contribution in the development of the United Nation's Sustainable Goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025