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Marcus Goodluck Chidinma, was is a young, bright and vibrant and industrious Marine Environmental management and pollution control student at the Nigerian maritime university Okerenkoko Delta state Nigeria, She was born in Abia state Nigeria, resides in Akwaibom state and is currently studying in Delta state Nigeria . For as long as she can recollect, Goodluck has been passionate about her environment , the impact of man's activities on it and how to sustainably coexist with nature. This zeal and passion translated itself from her experiences in the community and her dedication to her environment . Throughout her high sch years and currently in college she has successfully organized and attended series of environmental protection projects and she is eager to continue in future, Goodluck aspires to be a professional and relate such these knowledge to both her local community and globally as a contribution to the development of UN sunstainability 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 GOODLUCK CHIDINMA MARCUS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Nigeria Maritime University | Okerenkoko, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 7, SDG 13, SDG 15 & UNAI 9 " Creativity, zealousness and passion for the environment are my drives. Being a part of MCN will help improve my skills,. The skill I gather in the MCN will make my social impact in my school and community more useful. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Green Delta "Green Delta" is is a project formed by some young undergraduate students in my school. The project aims at curbing marine pollution in the rural coastal communities of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. This region is known for its crude oil exploration. The process of getting this resources and refining it in the region, leads to crude oil pollution and other related pollution in the region, such as gas flaring. The pollution of the coastal waters of this region has left most its locals without a source of livelihood. Green Delta aims at letting the inhabitants of this region know why the Niger Delta coastal waters should not be polluted. We basically chose to do this project because of the level of pollution in the region. And also, the project is related to our course of study. This helped us to be more informed of the venture we were diving into. We do understand the population of people that needs to be environmentally aware, that is why we chose to continue after Millennium Fellowship. About the Millennium Fellow Marcus Goodluck Chidinma, was is a young, bright and vibrant and industrious Marine Environmental management and pollution control student at the Nigerian maritime university Okerenkoko Delta state Nigeria, She was born in Abia state Nigeria, resides in Akwaibom state and is currently studying in Delta state Nigeria . For as long as she can recollect, Goodluck has been passionate about her environment , the impact of man's activities on it and how to sustainably coexist with nature. This zeal and passion translated itself from her experiences in the community and her dedication to her environment . Throughout her high sch years and currently in college she has successfully organized and attended series of environmental protection projects and she is eager to continue in future, Goodluck aspires to be a professional and relate such these knowledge to both her local community and globally as a contribution to the development of UN sunstainability goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Muhammad-Olodo Abdulmujeeb Opeyemi is a medical student in University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He has a purpose driven mindset towards making the world a better place to live in. He believes with strong collaboration and collective interests, the world can come together to solve most of its troubling issues. He enjoys reading literature, writes poetry and plays basketball, volleyball, table tennis. He also loves adventures and exploring new spaces. 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 ABDULMUJEEB OPEYEMI MUHAMMAD-OLODO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. University of Ilorin | Ilorin, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 1 " I am passionate about achieving Universal health coverage and SDG 17(Sustainable development through global partnerships). Looking into my own country's health system and socioeconomic standing, I understand that a lot of work needs to be done to get adequate health services and removing majority of the populace from the sinking depth of poverty. I believe that as a Fellow, I'll be amongst highly intriguing intellectuals with whom adequate collaboration and exchange of ideas would incite the exposure needed for all our goals to be achieved. Also, with the arrayed amounts of NGOs in existence, I believe that sustainable development through global partnerships could be monumental steps in getting the world to be the better place we wish for ourselves and future generations to exist in. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Operation Feed an African Child Operation Feed an African Child (OFAC) is a proposed project, by the Federation of African Medical Students Association ‚ Standing Committee On Population Activities (FAMSA-SCOPA). I'm a medical student officer representing my school in SCOPA. The project is aimed at reducing the number of children affected by food insecurity in African communities. It is a strategy applied to achieve zero hunger by 2030, in accordance to SDG 2. Our goals are: 1. To provide food to at least 100000 children in IDP camps or orphanage homes 2. To increase awareness of the severity of food insecurity faced by African parents in feeding their children through: 3. Reaching out to the community farmers, to enhance more food production and selling at a low price to the citizens. 4. Reaching out to the food technologists/nutritionists to promote food fortification and diversification. 5. Increase awareness via social media, radio stations, television stations, etc. About the Millennium Fellow Muhammad-Olodo Abdulmujeeb Opeyemi is a medical student in University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He has a purpose driven mindset towards making the world a better place to live in. He believes with strong collaboration and collective interests, the world can come together to solve most of its troubling issues. He enjoys reading literature, writes poetry and plays basketball, volleyball, table tennis. He also loves adventures and exploring new spaces. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Shrikar Modukuri is a second year Biomedical Sciences and Entrepreneurship student with a passion for global health and advancing health equity. In addition to his education in the sciences, he also engages in community volunteering and research. Shrikar hopes to use his passion of advancing global health to develop a project that will have a positive impact in various communities. 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 SHRIKAR PHANI MODUKURI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University of South Florida | Florida, United States | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 1 " "I am excited to be a Millennum Fellow due to the numerous networking opportunities available. Working with leaders from other countries and collaborating with then to achieve some common goals is exactly what I look forward to over the course of this Fellowship." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project: Eradicate Hepatitis Project: Eradicate Hepatitis is a project that focuses on advancing global health by targeting hepatitis. This project primarily involves working directly with health ministries as well as NGO's to provide free hepatitis testing and vaccinations to people in various regions including Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia and conduct outreach. Between the duration of this Fellowship, the goal is to reach an audience of approximately 500+ people to educate them about vaccination and testing options pertinent to hepatitis to therefore connect them with health ministries for further support. About the Millennium Fellow Shrikar Modukuri is a second year Biomedical Sciences and Entrepreneurship student with a passion for global health and advancing health equity. In addition to his education in the sciences, he also engages in community volunteering and research. Shrikar hopes to use his passion of advancing global health to develop a project that will have a positive impact in various communities. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Dagmawit Kenasa is a dedicated fifth-year law student at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. With a passion for promoting peace, harmony, and humanitarian endeavors, she actively seeks opportunities to contribute to the betterment of society. Demonstrating her commitment to personal growth, Dagmawit has completed an online leadership course and obtained a certificate in recognition of her achievement. She has gained valuable experience as a legal intern at various organizations, further developing her expertise in the legal field. Dagmawit hails from Addis Ababa and shares her life journey with two brothers and one sister. 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 DAGMAWIT KENASA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Addis Ababa University Sidist Kilo Campus | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 16 & UNAI 8 Millennium Fellowship Project: Peace The "Peace-building Initiatives among University Students" project is dedicated to fostering harmony and unity among young university students. Emphasizing diversity and collective problem-solving, the initiative seeks to bridge differences and create a platform for open dialogue and mutual support. By hosting in-person and virtual gatherings, the project provides a space for students to engage in meaningful conversations, address common challenges, and foster academic support. About the Millennium Fellow Dagmawit Kenasa is a dedicated fifth-year law student at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. With a passion for promoting peace, harmony, and humanitarian endeavors, she actively seeks opportunities to contribute to the betterment of society. Demonstrating her commitment to personal growth, Dagmawit has completed an online leadership course and obtained a certificate in recognition of her achievement. She has gained valuable experience as a legal intern at various organizations, further developing her expertise in the legal field. Dagmawit hails from Addis Ababa and shares her life journey with two brothers and one sister. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Catherine Holland is a senior at NYU Abu Dhabi studying Philosophy and Legal Studies, passionate about the intersection and synergy of human rights and natural rights. She’s led COP28 research on water distribution carbon costs, worked in legal clerkships in the U.S. and Spain, and contributed to climate and human rights publications. As a youth delegate in Milan and a speaker at the Fiker Institute, she’s engaged in global conversations on climate policy. After graduation, Catherine plans to pursue an LLM in Environmental Governance and a JD to fight environmental shortcomings and push for lasting climate justice. 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 CATHERINE HOLLAND, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. New York University Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Advancing SDG 7, SDG 11, SDG 13 & UNAI 3 " A healthy planet underpins every human right that we value. The Millennium Fellowship is a space to turn that truth into action among others who refuse to wait for change. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Rights of Nature: a Practical Analysis This project focuses on building a bridge between care ethics and the rights of nature by drafting a sample treaty for the rights of nature. It is designed for Indigenous communities globally who serve as guardians of nature, as well as for future generations who deserve to live in a clean and healthy environment. The project provides a new perspective on how rights of nature can be ethically justified and strengthened within global environmental governance. About the Millennium Fellow Catherine Holland is a senior at NYU Abu Dhabi studying Philosophy and Legal Studies, passionate about the intersection and synergy of human rights and natural rights. She’s led COP28 research on water distribution carbon costs, worked in legal clerkships in the U.S. and Spain, and contributed to climate and human rights publications. As a youth delegate in Milan and a speaker at the Fiker Institute, she’s engaged in global conversations on climate policy. After graduation, Catherine plans to pursue an LLM in Environmental Governance and a JD to fight environmental shortcomings and push for lasting climate justice. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Angelo Scaringella is an ambitious and determined student attending his sophomore year at the University of Pennsylvania. He is studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a minor in Legal Studies and History. He also intends on attending law school and practicing as an attorney for civil and human rights issues. He was born and raised in Staten Island, New York. In the past, Angelo has explored multiple paths to becoming an attorney and has worked and volunteered with non-profits focused on public policy and government. He is excited to expand his knowledge of the world through education and social impact! 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 ANGELO SCARINGELLA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania, United States | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 1 " “I am incredibly honored and grateful to have been selected as a Millennium Fellow! I cannot wait to collaborate with the community of fellows within my University and also connect with the diverse and bright fellows across the globe. Through collaboration, I would especially like to see from new perspectives and participate in a network of ideas created by passionate individuals. By connecting with other like-minded individuals, I believe that we can achieve great things and make great changes and contributions to the communities we live in!” " Millennium Fellowship Project: Spend Smart Spend Safely aims to educate high school and middle school students about safe and responsible financial practices. By equipping students with the necessary financial knowledge, they can become financially stable and make the right choices in leading a fulfilling life. Students will learn about concepts that school never teaches them such as filing taxes, investing, budgeting, and more. With this knowledge, students can lead fulfilling lives without stressing about their finances. About the Millennium Fellow Angelo Scaringella is an ambitious and determined student attending his sophomore year at the University of Pennsylvania. He is studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a minor in Legal Studies and History. He also intends on attending law school and practicing as an attorney for civil and human rights issues. He was born and raised in Staten Island, New York. In the past, Angelo has explored multiple paths to becoming an attorney and has worked and volunteered with non-profits focused on public policy and government. He is excited to expand his knowledge of the world through education and social impact! BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Diana Daka is a courageous,outspoken young lady who has a passion for advocating for human and women's rights and the social problems in her community. She was born and raised in Lusaka,Zambia and is currently a law student at th University Of Lusaka in her 3rd year. Diana got her passion for women's human rights from seeing the people in her community be disadvantaged and unfairly treated due to the fact that they where women and treated like they deserved less. She wants to use the opportunity given to her by the Millennium to help her community by reaching out to people about this problem and learn more from the different minds she will interact with. 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 DIANA DAKA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Lusaka Leopards Hill Campus | Lusaka, Zambia | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 10 & UNAI 6 " I advocate for human and women's rights because I have had first hand experience of how people are treated because they do not know their rights or simply because someone in a higher position disregards their rights and this makes people feel their rights are not important. Therefore, I took it upon myself to help all those disadvantaged person from such cruel treatment. I hope to gain more insight on various ways to help my community at the Millennium Fellowship and share my ideas with our fellows. " Millennium Fellowship Project: SHEcan My project is focused on promoting gender equality by breaking down the barriers and stereotypes that limit equal opportunities for everyone. I want to raise awareness about gender discrimination, challenge harmful beliefs, and help create policies that give everyone—regardless of gender—equal access to education, jobs, and leadership roles. I’m working on this through community workshops, educational programs, and collaborating with local organizations to spread the message and provide practical tools for change. My goal is to help people understand gender inequality and encourage them to take action in their everyday lives. In the long term, I want to create a fairer society where everyone, no matter their gender, has the chance to succeed and contribute. About the Millennium Fellow Diana Daka is a courageous,outspoken young lady who has a passion for advocating for human and women's rights and the social problems in her community. She was born and raised in Lusaka,Zambia and is currently a law student at th University Of Lusaka in her 3rd year. Diana got her passion for women's human rights from seeing the people in her community be disadvantaged and unfairly treated due to the fact that they where women and treated like they deserved less. She wants to use the opportunity given to her by the Millennium to help her community by reaching out to people about this problem and learn more from the different minds she will interact with. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Hajaru Baba Dua is an ambitious, proactive young lady studying at the African Leadership University in Mauritius. She studies social sciences as her honors degree. Hajaru has been passionate about social activism and women empowerment through out her high school days. She acted as a volunteer to many youth organizations as well as represented her school in competitions. Hajaru was born with the service to mankind spirit and because of this she always explore opportunities that will enable her to diliver her work deligently to the people she serves. Hajaru sees herself as the hope of the black race and cannot wait contribute her quota to the continental unity of Africa and the world at large. Hajaru always tell herself that the sky is her starting point. 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 HAJARU BABA DUA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. African Leadership University | Pamplemousses, Mauritius | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 6 " Change and Impact.; in whatever I work towards , at the end of the day I always want to arrive at change and impact because that is the point I feel I have succeeded. Through the Millennium Fellowship , I will be able to gain the right skills to be able to provide adequate impact on the society I serve. For I always strive to be the change I want to see in the world. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Girls' Right Project The project targets young girls in rural areas of Ghana. These are girls who are denied their rights, abused and are not open to opportunities. The project aims to solve elite capture by identifying these girls, empowering them by advocacy, training, and provision of needed resources to unleash their potential. The project will also consider educating the parents and elderly in the community on the importance of female empowerment to aid make the project a successful one. Another aspect of the project will focus on girls in high schools, training them on leadership and entrepreneurship, as well as how to take advantage of opportunities and how to source them. About the Millennium Fellow Hajaru Baba Dua is an ambitious, proactive young lady studying at the African Leadership University in Mauritius. She studies social sciences as her honors degree. Hajaru has been passionate about social activism and women empowerment through out her high school days. She acted as a volunteer to many youth organizations as well as represented her school in competitions. Hajaru was born with the service to mankind spirit and because of this she always explore opportunities that will enable her to diliver her work deligently to the people she serves. Hajaru sees herself as the hope of the black race and cannot wait contribute her quota to the continental unity of Africa and the world at large. Hajaru always tell herself that the sky is her starting point. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Jacqueline is a student at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, USA studying political science and urban studies, with a minor in survey research and data analytics. Her passions include advancing high-quality and culturally-relevant civics instruction in public schools, analyzing political survey data, and creative writing. On campus, she competes on the Penn Mock Trial team, leads The WALK, Penn's premier fashion publication, as Editor-in-Chief, and volunteers with local Philadelphia public schools. 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 JACQUELINE ERRERA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania, United States | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 1 " "I believe deeply in the importance of accessible and comprehensive youth civics education to the maintenance of democracy. An investment in public education is an investment in our society's future, and I look forward to utilizing my role as a Millennium Fellow to support local civic and political education initiatives in Philadelphia." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Serve Your City Serve Your City is an initiative that I am developing with the University of Pennsylvania Netter Center for Community Partnerships, in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia. It is a 10 week program for public high school students, which provides instruction on civic participation, local politics, and public service employment opportunities with the City of Philadelphia. About the Millennium Fellow Jacqueline is a student at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, USA studying political science and urban studies, with a minor in survey research and data analytics. Her passions include advancing high-quality and culturally-relevant civics instruction in public schools, analyzing political survey data, and creative writing. On campus, she competes on the Penn Mock Trial team, leads The WALK, Penn's premier fashion publication, as Editor-in-Chief, and volunteers with local Philadelphia public schools. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Ella Jariya Pfirsch is a Computer Science and Maths student from Bangkok currently studying at UCL and entering her second year. She is passionate about creating change, making the world more sustainable, and giving opportunities to everyone. Ella hopes that her project helps working class people in London save money and have better financial literacy. 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 ELLA JARIYA PFIRSCH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. University College London | London, United Kingdom | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 1 & UNAI 1 " The world is very unfair to different people and it saddens me that the opportunities I have many people don't. I want to try to ensure that more people have opportunities to reach their goals and be successful. " Millennium Fellowship Project: CityCents CityCents is an app that helps make financial literacy more accessible to individuals. It will include features such as a budget tool, financial learning hub, career and income growth, and a city cents community. This will have job postings (in collaboration with places like indeed, bright network) and also have khan academy, etc. About the Millennium Fellow Ella Jariya Pfirsch is a Computer Science and Maths student from Bangkok currently studying at UCL and entering her second year. She is passionate about creating change, making the world more sustainable, and giving opportunities to everyone. Ella hopes that her project helps working class people in London save money and have better financial literacy. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Elizabeth Rotimi is the founder of Techies on LinkedIn, a thriving community that brings together all tech enthusiasts from all walks of life. She’s a true change maker with an insatiable appetite for social impact. She’s a talent optimist who recognizes the need for growth and development. She has a passion for young people and believes they can be whoever they want to be, irrespective of their background. Her passion has led her to speak at various events, both online and offline. She’s a serial volunteer. 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 ELIZABETH ROTIMI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Federal University of Technology Akure | Akure, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 8 & UNAI 1 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Building Techies In Local Communities This project is aimed at teaching high school students about technology and the amazing career paths they could go into. There are vibrant youngsters with a whole lot of creativity and insatiable love for computers. Unfortunately, this dies because it isn't well nurtured, their parents can't buy the necessary gadgets or even pay for tech bootcamp or courses. This project will help put them on the right path and expose them to opportunities. I will love to hold their hands till they get it right in their career life, make an imprint and be part of their success stories. About the Millennium Fellow Elizabeth Rotimi is the founder of Techies on LinkedIn, a thriving community that brings together all tech enthusiasts from all walks of life. She’s a true change maker with an insatiable appetite for social impact. She’s a talent optimist who recognizes the need for growth and development. She has a passion for young people and believes they can be whoever they want to be, irrespective of their background. Her passion has led her to speak at various events, both online and offline. She’s a serial volunteer. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Raqqya Adside-West is a junior at Florida International University double majoring in Environmental Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. She has always been passionate about the environment, so her career goals include working in environmental law and policy, and establishing urban farming operations to help alleviate food scarcity and increase civic engagement in low-income communities. In her free time, she likes to learn about different cultures and roller skate. 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 RAQQYA JASMINE ADSIDE-WEST, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Florida International University | Florida, United States | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 9 " I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because I see the value of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals: passionate future change-makers. I believe the support of the program--combined with the collective drive of my fellow Fellows--will be invaluable in the movement to make the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals a reality. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Let’s Grow Urban "Let’s Grow Urban" Project aims to establish urban gardens to encourage civic engagement within low-income communities. This will be done by teaching community members--especially youth--how to plant their own food. We plan to reach over 1,500 people through both in-person events, and a social media campaign teaching people how to plant and spreading awareness of the importance of sustainability through urban agriculture. About the Millennium Fellow Raqqya Adside-West is a junior at Florida International University double majoring in Environmental Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. She has always been passionate about the environment, so her career goals include working in environmental law and policy, and establishing urban farming operations to help alleviate food scarcity and increase civic engagement in low-income communities. In her free time, she likes to learn about different cultures and roller skate. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026