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Aisha Abubakar is a medical student from Federal University Dutse Jigawa State. She has interest in good leadership, quality education, and making social impact. During her stay in medical school, she built years of volunteering experience with associations and organizations building her capacity and promoting her areas of interest. Among others, she is the founder and president of Medical Education Aid Foundation. 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 AISHA ABUBAKAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Federal University Dutse | Dutse, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3 Millennium Fellowship Project: Female education advocacy Among my interests is quality education. I would like to advocate for female education within my locality. My state happens to have the highest rate of female illiteracy in the country and my project will be working towards that. Government, parents, elders and traditional rulers are key stakeholders to this. I would like to organise a program that would involve educated successful women that were able to make it in carrier and family, where we try and transform the mentality of "no education for the girl child" and "women do not need education". This will be carried out on series of days through radio talk (the most common communication platform for the common man), phisical campaign, visit to traditional elders and government for better policies also encouraging parents of young girls to have them enrolled in school and complete their education. A fund raise can be made for financial support for those facing poverty and connecting young girls with mentees they can see as role models. After that we can evaluate the increase in interest and participation of girl child in pursuing their studied. About the Millennium Fellow Aisha Abubakar is a medical student from Federal University Dutse Jigawa State. She has interest in good leadership, quality education, and making social impact. During her stay in medical school, she built years of volunteering experience with associations and organizations building her capacity and promoting her areas of interest. Among others, she is the founder and president of Medical Education Aid Foundation. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Ghislain Mastaki is a congolese business student passionate about entrepreneur and sustainable communities. He is an advocate for youth empowerment and economic development in Africa through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Coming from Central Africa, he is very passionate about eradicating injustices and inequalities suffered by communities surrounding lands rich in natural resources. He also believes that Africa will truly realize its potential of economic development through agricultural practices. 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 GHISLAIN BWINJA MASTAKI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Strathmore University | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 1 " I am excited to be part of the Millennium Fellowship because it gives me a great opportunity to interact and solve community problems with like minded fellows around the world. I also believe that through this programme I will further my knowledge on the problems that disadvantaged communities are facing and some of the pressing issues that need our attention in order in ensure a sustainable and just society. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Usaidi AgroFinance Refugees are the most vulnerable and often forgotten people. The major problem they face is hunger, food security and lack of income to support their families. Usaidi AgroFinance is an organization that will install greenhouses at refugee camps to help refugees become independent in terms of food and income. On top of providing materials and training on how to handle the greenhouse with different crops, Usaidi will provide financial literacy and management training to refugee farmers to allow them to be a sustainable community. Usaidi AgroFinance will have as partners all humanitarian and other organizations that help vulnerable communities. In the long term, Usaidi will be able to build other infrastructures in the camps such as markets, schools, medical centres, etc. Also, Usaidi will facilitate access to markets for all the produces harvested in camp. About the Millennium Fellow Ghislain Mastaki is a congolese business student passionate about entrepreneur and sustainable communities. He is an advocate for youth empowerment and economic development in Africa through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Coming from Central Africa, he is very passionate about eradicating injustices and inequalities suffered by communities surrounding lands rich in natural resources. He also believes that Africa will truly realize its potential of economic development through agricultural practices. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Sree Ganesh Lalitaditya Divakarla is a zealous, young, and enthusiastic student at PES University, India pursuing his Electronics and Communications major. He was born in India and traveled across and experienced various traditions and cultures and strongly believes in "Service Before Self". He is a passionate and outstanding leader who believes in driving society towards being more sustainable. This zeal of his translated itself from Lalit's experiences in the national community and his continuous dedication to social action over the past years. Since his high school and college years, he has successfully organized various events including fundraisers, sustainable hackathons, plantation drives, and many more philanthropic projects that contributed back to society; Lalit aspires to be in a professional field where he can provide his own contribution to the development of the United Nations' Sustainable Goals. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SREE GANESH LALITADITYA DIVAKARLA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. PES University | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 9 " "Networking and Technical skill provide crucial communications between the various domains of society, using these strengths of mine I want to impart a more profound impact on the development of all. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will help me enrich these skills of mine and will help make my social impact on the communities and society better. I am excited to be a part of this community and very eager to learn alongside my Millennium Fellows." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Bridging The Gap Bridging the Gap initiative is a unique student-driven initiative that helped in giving quality education to underprivileged students. As a part of it over 750+ school students were served. Conducted various science fests and Hackathons for the students while collaborating with NGOs on various fronts About the Millennium Fellow Sree Ganesh Lalitaditya Divakarla is a zealous, young, and enthusiastic student at PES University, India pursuing his Electronics and Communications major. He was born in India and traveled across and experienced various traditions and cultures and strongly believes in "Service Before Self". He is a passionate and outstanding leader who believes in driving society towards being more sustainable. This zeal of his translated itself from Lalit's experiences in the national community and his continuous dedication to social action over the past years. Since his high school and college years, he has successfully organized various events including fundraisers, sustainable hackathons, plantation drives, and many more philanthropic projects that contributed back to society; Lalit aspires to be in a professional field where he can provide his own contribution to the development of the United Nations' Sustainable Goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Tarun Tyagi is an undergraduate student of Law at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. He grew up beating the odds of barely continuing his primary education but was later awarded a scholarship for pursuing his dream of higher education. Fighting those odds he contemplated bringing a change in society through Law. He founded a social impact group 'The Greatest Hand' with a focus on SDG 10 having a vision of reducing social and economic disparity. For his incessant contributions to society, he was selected as an alternate candidate to study in the USA under a Student Exchange Program at the behest of World Learning and the US Department of State. He strives to be a lone maverick of change in society through his explicable contributions to the field of Constitutional and International Law. 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 TARUN TYAGI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 2 " In the area of social impact initiatives, we are often baffled by the taboo of lack of willingness in the youth to bring change through their academic and social contributions but the Millennium Fellowship of the United Nations Academic Impact is a program that breaks those inhibitions. MCN not only provides us the opportunity to 'GLOBAL' but to also see the effects of social impact in other parts of the world as well. It tells us that it is the 'YOUTH' only who can and will provide us with the solution to contemporary problems. " Millennium Fellowship Project: UNGAPPED US In this project, I am planning to remove the increased gap between rich and poor. I know it's not a task that can be completed in just August to December but we take a projected number to help them no matter whatsoever. So I think the root cause of every problem is poverty but the cause I envision here is increased inequalities- it is a result of all the problems one can think of this gap continue to widen, What I am proposing is we will reach out to 50-100 Houses. Considering one house as an individual entity we will try to raise their income level, educational level, reach to good health level. (Example) (May involve different case scenario)This would be done in the following way-Suppose in a family there are 5 members - Mother, Father, One Sister(Age10), One Brother(Age 10) and Another brother(Above 18). This family lives in a tent no member has ever attended school and the father does the unskilled work. We will approach this family under 'Ungapped Us'. We will collect the info on how do they earn, what is there current income level and like that. Then we will, first of all, help them have the essential social documents without which you can't have any benefit. After having that we will enrol both the sister and brother aged 10 to get enrolled to the nearest government school and have all the clothes books, bags as provided by the government. Then we will have the Father, Mother and Son(Aged above 18) enrol themselves in 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' nearest Training Centre. We will have them learn the skills through which they can earn money in the formal sector with their skill. Then we will have them enrolled on the 'National Food Security Card' through which they will be given food for sustenance. Supposing all the families we approach are BPL then we will approach the jurisdictional government on available housing issues and if possible a house for them could be made available to the government. Then we will have them insured health-wise at government expense under the ' Ayushmaan Jan Arogya Yojana' We will take this project on Two fronts first either fieldwork or Research on that selected population and submission of that research report to government authorities. We might pursue both in a Non-Covid Situation at that time. Our primary goal is to reach out to people of a selected area and help them to come into the mainstream. It might involve different strategies but the main goal is capacity building and reducing inequalities through skill development and all other measures. About the Millennium Fellow Tarun Tyagi is an undergraduate student of Law at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. He grew up beating the odds of barely continuing his primary education but was later awarded a scholarship for pursuing his dream of higher education. Fighting those odds he contemplated bringing a change in society through Law. He founded a social impact group 'The Greatest Hand' with a focus on SDG 10 having a vision of reducing social and economic disparity. For his incessant contributions to society, he was selected as an alternate candidate to study in the USA under a Student Exchange Program at the behest of World Learning and the US Department of State. He strives to be a lone maverick of change in society through his explicable contributions to the field of Constitutional and International Law. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Emeribe Chisom Ruth is a young medical professional,and a student leader, and is currently in her penultimate year in Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Anambra State in Nigeria. She was born in Port-harcourt, Rivers state,Nigeria and raised in her Hometown in Imo state, Nigeria. Chisom has always been known for her sincere dedication to whatever she sets her mind to do. She's a vice president,and a Treasurer as well, in two different fellowships, and she upholds emphathetic leadership. She is also emotionally intelligent,hence her ability to solve some problems of the fellowships,and the individuals. 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 CHISOM RUTH EMERIBE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. Nnamdi Azikiwe University | Awka, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2 " Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship is a great opportunity to reach out to my target audience;the young students,to teach and mentor them on the need to develop themselves in every aspect of their lives;In alliance to the 2nd principle of the UNAI, as well as the 3rd SDG. On the other hand,I'm a potential health professional,and I've seen the dangers of ignorance,as regards Health. Thus, the need for mass sensitization on personal development, which I hope to achieve soon. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Need for Personal Development My project titled, "The Need for Personal Development", is one that has its target on the young students in Secondary schools within my locality in Agulu and Nise areas of Anambra State, Nigeria, and encompasses youth development on various aspects of their lives. The sessions handled, includes: •Emotional intelligence •Your mental health as a student •Academic excellence •Social impact as a youth •Holiness symposium: Spiritual growth as a Christain •Economic/financial development. The young students were properly guided,and mentored on the need for personal development,and the importance of building capacity and uniqueness in this changing world,and the need to care for one's health.This project is in alliance with the 2nd UNAI principle; Capacity building, as well as the 3rd SDG; Good health and wellbeing. The goal is to build a community of transformed youths, that will change the narrative of our society for the better. About the Millennium Fellow Emeribe Chisom Ruth is a young medical professional,and a student leader, and is currently in her penultimate year in Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Anambra State in Nigeria. She was born in Port-harcourt, Rivers state,Nigeria and raised in her Hometown in Imo state, Nigeria. Chisom has always been known for her sincere dedication to whatever she sets her mind to do. She's a vice president,and a Treasurer as well, in two different fellowships, and she upholds emphathetic leadership. She is also emotionally intelligent,hence her ability to solve some problems of the fellowships,and the individuals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Niya Shiyas, a dedicated and driven scholar, is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Govt. Model Engineering College, Kochi (MEC). A visionary dreamer and achiever, Niya is resolute in her mission to translate aspirations into tangible achievements. Fascinated by technology's boundless potential to surmount even the unsurmountable, Niya is resolute in her goal to enhance technical awareness, particularly among underrepresented women in STEM fields. Her focus extends to bridging the hands-on experience gap, ensuring equitable opportunities in the technical domain. Proficient in technology and adept in leadership, Niya aspires to use her skills to help transform the world, one step at a time. 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 NIYA SHIYAS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Government Model Engineering College | Kochi, India | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 3 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: The Enableist Project The Enablist Project aims to reduce inequalities through quality education for the differently-abled. The Enablist Project is a digital service that provides the following features, that align with SDG 10. The main feature of this service is Side Kick a digital software (guide) that helps you to communicate effectively to the differently abled without being insensitive or offensive in specific real-life settings. This app teaches people how to behave towards disabled people by providing them with socially appropriate guidelines while being kind, empathetic, and understanding. This platform also contains Sradhaa, an awareness program (online/offline), to provide teachers, students, and parents with workshops and training sessions that promote awareness of disabilities and how to create inclusive learning environments. A variety of topics could be covered in these workshops, including disability etiquette, communication strategies, and assistive technology. Another feature of this service called is called Samathwa (Custom accessible classroom design) equal and inclusive education for disabled students through accessible and inclusive classroom design which enables them to function without any difficulty and makes them equal to their peers. About the Millennium Fellow Niya Shiyas, a dedicated and driven scholar, is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Govt. Model Engineering College, Kochi (MEC). A visionary dreamer and achiever, Niya is resolute in her mission to translate aspirations into tangible achievements. Fascinated by technology's boundless potential to surmount even the unsurmountable, Niya is resolute in her goal to enhance technical awareness, particularly among underrepresented women in STEM fields. Her focus extends to bridging the hands-on experience gap, ensuring equitable opportunities in the technical domain. Proficient in technology and adept in leadership, Niya aspires to use her skills to help transform the world, one step at a time. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

I am Titir Nelson Longok, a Ugandan currently pursuing an undergraduates degree in agricultural science EARTH University. Moreover, I am also passionate about art and design. 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 TITIR NELSON LONGOK, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. EARTH University | San José, Costa Rica | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 9 " I am so passionate about making a positive impact in this world, especially in my community back home. To achieve this, I do believe that it's vital for me to join forces with other Fellow youth of the same interest. Thus, this is very possible with the mentorship, the platform and the webinars provided by the programs. I choose to do agronomy just because of the interest I had and for my community as well. Therefore, I have no doubt that the program has got all I need and will prepare me a future leader of a positive impact. " Millennium Fellowship Project: EcoSave The ocean, which makes up 72% of the surface of the globe and is home to a wide variety of marine life, is the planet's life force. At least half of the oxygen we breathe comes from it, and it is essential for regulating our climate. They also contribute significantly to the global economy, which includes sectors like tourism, international shipping, and fisheries. The ocean is currently dealing with several problems, one of which is plastic pollution. More than five trillion pieces of plastic waste are present in the water. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is also growing. To cut down on plastic pollution, immediate action is needed. We can all help by avoiding single-use plastics like straws, cutlery, and food containers. EcoSave thus focuses on SDG-14 (Life Below Water). This project aims to safeguard marine and coastal habitats from pollution and maintain them sustainably. We want to raise awareness among people about ways to keep our water bodies safe and clean in order to preserve biodiversity in Costa Rica, a country with many water bodies and a wealth of species. About the Millennium Fellow I am Titir Nelson Longok, a Ugandan currently pursuing an undergraduates degree in agricultural science EARTH University. Moreover, I am also passionate about art and design. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Amalia Bongkisheri Venadzekijung is a passionate social change impact advocate who believes in the innermost abilities of everyone and is passionate about making the society a better place by making the people in the society better versions of themselves, believing in peace and also do their best to keep the society healthy for sustainable development. A sound and determined mind is better for guaranteeing a better environment and subsequent development. Being in the department of communication at the university of Bamenda is of added advantage to communicating ideas that can bring forth development 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 AMALIA BONGKISHERI VENADZEKIJUNG, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Bamenda | Bamenda, Cameroon | Advancing SDG 16, SDG 5, SDG 17 & UNAI 2 " Creativity and the passion to inspire the people around me... Giving them the mental Development and increased self esteem to believe in their plans and their aspirations and goals is one thing i am passionate about " Millennium Fellowship Project: Impacting Lives through Transformative Thinking and peace Impacting Lives of women from all age groups to believe in their potentials and to harness their innermost potentials for the growth of their environment and family . Most women give up easily and tend to depend on men who in most cases violate them in one way or the other About the Millennium Fellow Amalia Bongkisheri Venadzekijung is a passionate social change impact advocate who believes in the innermost abilities of everyone and is passionate about making the society a better place by making the people in the society better versions of themselves, believing in peace and also do their best to keep the society healthy for sustainable development. A sound and determined mind is better for guaranteeing a better environment and subsequent development. Being in the department of communication at the university of Bamenda is of added advantage to communicating ideas that can bring forth development BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Vera Tiehenye Gyang is an innovative architecture student at the Kwame Nkurumah University of Science and Technology with a profound love for nature. Her experiences of gardening and planting trees at home instilled in her a passion for sustainable design. With a vision for greener cities and sustainable living, Vera aims to design spaces that make use of sustainable construction materials together with plant life to create eco-friendly environments. She envisions communities that are livable and resilient. 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 VERA TIEHENYE GYANG, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Kumasi, Ghana | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2 " ' Being a Millennium Fellow is a powerful opportunity to turn my passion into action. I'm excited to connect with like-minded leaders and intellectuals, leverage our collective strengths, and grieve meaningful change toward a more sustainable world. The chance to make a real difference is fascinating. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Dughan Motivates A self development forum, avenue aimed at pumping up our current generation for action and great aspirations through YouTube videos , exemplary lives and etc About the Millennium Fellow Vera Tiehenye Gyang is an innovative architecture student at the Kwame Nkurumah University of Science and Technology with a profound love for nature. Her experiences of gardening and planting trees at home instilled in her a passion for sustainable design. With a vision for greener cities and sustainable living, Vera aims to design spaces that make use of sustainable construction materials together with plant life to create eco-friendly environments. She envisions communities that are livable and resilient. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Oladipupo Kehinde Sarah is brilliant young girl, a medical student and one who has a deep passion for education. She resides in Nigeria, Lagos to the precise. She is currently a student of the University of Lagos College of Medicine where she's studying Dentistry. She is from a family of seven. Kehinde is always passionate about Education and this passion have driven her to teaching students around her and helping them in subjects that they found difficult. The joy in not just seeing few illiterate and more educated persons but also making sure quality education is easily accessed keeps driving her till this very moment. Kehinde's wish is to keep on helping as many as possible and make sure that United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 is achieved 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 KEHINDE SARAH OLADIPUPO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. University of Lagos College of Medicine | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 3 " My passion for quality education has been one of the things that has fueled my application for this fellowship. Seeing i have been chosen means I'm been given the chance to make an impact and I'm beyond elated because all my creativity, all my dreams and all my plans for a better and quality education have been given an opportunity to be actualized. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Catch Them Young My Millennium Fellowship project (Catch Them Young) in support of the SDG 4 ( Quality Education) focused on supporting children from low-income backgrounds, especially those in public schools who have little or no access to the internet or basic digital tools. Growing up, I understood how challenging it can be to lack exposure to technology and essential 21st-century skills, so this project was my way of giving young students the opportunities I once wished I had. Together with my team consisting of three other Millennium Fellows and four dedicated volunteers, we planned and carried out a full-day outreach program in a public school. Our goal was simple but powerful , to introduce children to the world of technology, build their confidence, and equip them with foundational digital and leadership skills that can shape their future. During the outreach, we taught over 60 students various skills, including basic computer operations, how to navigate the internet safely and effectively, and simple technology concepts that can spark their curiosity. We also introduced leadership and communication skills, helping them learn how to express their ideas, work in teams, and believe in their abilities. The sessions were interactive and practical. We didn’t just talk, we allowed the students to practice what they learned, ask questions, and engage in activities that made the learning fun and relatable. The students were excited, eager, and deeply involved, and the teachers gave us a warm welcome and full support throughout the day. To assess their understanding, we ended the outreach with quizzes, games, and question-and-answer segments. It was heartwarming to see how much they had learned within such a short time and how confidently they participated. This project was more than just teaching; it was about empowering young minds who rarely have access to such opportunities. It reminded me of the importance of giving back, creating equal chances, and ensuring that no child is left behind simply because of where they come from. Engaging with these students strengthened my resolve to continue advocating for digital literacy and leadership development among children in underserved communities. Overall, the project was a meaningful experience for both my team and the students, and it reaffirmed my commitment to building a generation of confident, tech-savvy, and purpose-driven young leaders. About the Millennium Fellow Oladipupo Kehinde Sarah is brilliant young girl, a medical student and one who has a deep passion for education. She resides in Nigeria, Lagos to the precise. She is currently a student of the University of Lagos College of Medicine where she's studying Dentistry. She is from a family of seven. Kehinde is always passionate about Education and this passion have driven her to teaching students around her and helping them in subjects that they found difficult. The joy in not just seeing few illiterate and more educated persons but also making sure quality education is easily accessed keeps driving her till this very moment. Kehinde's wish is to keep on helping as many as possible and make sure that United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 is achieved BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Samuella Opoku Agyemang is a dynamic and results-driven young leader studying Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Serving as the SRC General Secretary, she has championed transformative initiatives including Freshers’ Orientation, a professional development workshop for secretaries, an art and creativity festival, and an innovative Final Year Summit. She is the founder of The Sunshine in You project, which promotes academic empowerment and mentorship for young people, especially girls, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals on quality education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities. Samuella is passionate about advocacy, leadership, and building opportunities that empower youth to create lasting, positive change in their 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 SAMUELLA OPOKU AGYEMANG, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Kumasi, Ghana | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 5 " Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of working with the United Nations, especially on initiatives that promote education for young people, particularly young girls. I believe every girl should be able to dream freely, without being told her aspirations are ‘too big.’ No dream should be cut short. I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers me a powerful platform to advocate for these young voices and align my work with the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Quality Education (SDG 4) and Gender Equality (SDG 5). This Fellowship is an opportunity to collaborate with passionate change makers from around the world, exchange ideas, and create lasting impact. I'm ready to give my all: learning, sharing, and unlocking abilities I never knew I had to ensure every young person, regardless of their background, has the tools and opportunities to achieve their dreams. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Sunshine in You Project “The Sunshine In You” is my personal mission to spark confidence, leadership, and purpose in young people and women from underserved communities. Through outreach sessions next semester, I’ll lead mentorship circles, public speaking workshops, and civic education activities, creating safe, inspiring spaces where their voices aren’t just heard, but empowered. This project reflects everything I stand for: advocacy, education, and lighting up the potential people often overlook. It’s not about changing the world in a day, it’s about reminding someone they have light in them, even when life’s been dark. About the Millennium Fellow Samuella Opoku Agyemang is a dynamic and results-driven young leader studying Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Serving as the SRC General Secretary, she has championed transformative initiatives including Freshers’ Orientation, a professional development workshop for secretaries, an art and creativity festival, and an innovative Final Year Summit. She is the founder of The Sunshine in You project, which promotes academic empowerment and mentorship for young people, especially girls, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals on quality education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities. Samuella is passionate about advocacy, leadership, and building opportunities that empower youth to create lasting, positive change in their communities. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

He is by name James Igirah, born in a family of four, he’s the third child. He is an aspiring lawyer and presently a 500 level student of the faculty of law at Taraba State University. James Igirah is a vibrant boy from Chanchanji, southern Taraba but has spent most of his life time in northern Taraba. He from childhood enjoyed football from being an active player to now being a full time spectator, aside football, he also enjoys reading both fictional and non-fictional stories. 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 JAMES IGIRAH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Taraba State University | Jalingo, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 3 Millennium Fellowship Project: The need for gender equality I had educated the kids that; rights, responsibilities and opportunities of individuals should not depend on whether they are male or female, handicapped or able bodied, young or elderly, , or from rural or urban settings, etc. Also informed them of the dangers of discriminating between girls and boys which have a negative effect on not just the girls both the society at large; for mothers begot the societies. About the Millennium Fellow He is by name James Igirah, born in a family of four, he’s the third child. He is an aspiring lawyer and presently a 500 level student of the faculty of law at Taraba State University. James Igirah is a vibrant boy from Chanchanji, southern Taraba but has spent most of his life time in northern Taraba. He from childhood enjoyed football from being an active player to now being a full time spectator, aside football, he also enjoys reading both fictional and non-fictional stories. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026