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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

"My name is Noor Bibi, and I'm a 24-year-old with a strong passion for the medical field. I'm dedicated, detail-oriented, and hardworking. My commitment to excellence has always driven me to give my best in everything I do. Whether it's my studies or my part-time tutoring job, I take pride in being thorough and striving for perfection in every task I undertake. I'm constantly looking for ways to improve and make a meaningful impact in my field." 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 NOOR BIBI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Sindh | Jamshoro, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 " An empath and kind person and becoming a Millennium Fellow that's a privilege for me to put infront all my skills and also learn from this platform. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Cancer Agaahi When it comes to diseases, people often say prevention is better than cure. But our question is, how can we expect people to prevent something they remain unaware of? Agaahi is an Urdu word that means ‘awareness’. Our project aims to advance SDG 3 by spreading information through workshops and dialogues regarding different types of cancers, their early detection, and treatments to the rural and urban population of Sindh. Based on the most recent cancer statistics, the highest mortality in Pakistan is due to breast and oral cavity cancer. Breast cancer is a potentially curable disease if its signs and symptoms are detected early on. However, due to the social taboo associated with discussing breast-related issues, women often find out about the devastating disease when it’s too late. In contrast to breast cancer, oral cancer is highly preventable. The reason behind its high occurrence is the use of tobacco products. Therefore, the measurable goals of Project Cancer Agaahi are: 1) To organize awareness workshops in collaboration with hospitals/NGOs. 2) To promote cancer awareness using social media. 3) To collect donations through online donation boxes. The proceeds from the donations will go to cancer hospitals and to fund the physical workshops. About the Millennium Fellow "My name is Noor Bibi, and I'm a 24-year-old with a strong passion for the medical field. I'm dedicated, detail-oriented, and hardworking. My commitment to excellence has always driven me to give my best in everything I do. Whether it's my studies or my part-time tutoring job, I take pride in being thorough and striving for perfection in every task I undertake. I'm constantly looking for ways to improve and make a meaningful impact in my field." BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Tiffany is a final year psychology student from the University of Hong Kong. She is a keen learner and avid reader. Her creativity and vision has granted her the opportunity to conduct her own research on self-help therapy to help those around her. Tiffany is also keeps myself busy with internships, volunteering, and extra-curriculars in order to learn and experience the most in university. She is eager to bring a positive impact to others. 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 WING LAM WING YIP, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. The University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong, China | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2 " Creating a positive impact is what I desire. I am eager to utilize my creativity and design mental health workshops to help students at my school. I trust that everyone would have the mental strength to eventually help themselves through the toughest times. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Mirror Project The Mirror Project is a mental health organization that aims to teach people how to help themselves deal with their mental health issues. It aims to do so through promoting active self-reflection and sharing tips on other self-help cognitive reappraisal techniques. About the Millennium Fellow Tiffany is a final year psychology student from the University of Hong Kong. She is a keen learner and avid reader. Her creativity and vision has granted her the opportunity to conduct her own research on self-help therapy to help those around her. Tiffany is also keeps myself busy with internships, volunteering, and extra-curriculars in order to learn and experience the most in university. She is eager to bring a positive impact to others. 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

Joey Wu is a Taiwanese-American scientist in the Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER) studying bioengineering and environmental science at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the founder of Waterroots, a nonprofit based on water safety education supported by the Philadelphia Water Department and Clinton Global Initiative. Joey also co-founded Coralplus, a research startup based on restoring coral colonies with bioengineered scaffolds. Joey is an active climate activist, organizing events for Save the Meadows movements, acting as a Penn Climate Speaker, and a deputy director for Climate Cardinals. 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 JOEY WU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania, United States | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Waterroots Waterroots is a grassroots project that seeks to build climate literacy in Philadelphia through the standardization of the public climate curriculum. Through an international video journal and youth advocacy, the project seeks to empower climate resilience. About the Millennium Fellow Joey Wu is a Taiwanese-American scientist in the Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER) studying bioengineering and environmental science at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the founder of Waterroots, a nonprofit based on water safety education supported by the Philadelphia Water Department and Clinton Global Initiative. Joey also co-founded Coralplus, a research startup based on restoring coral colonies with bioengineered scaffolds. Joey is an active climate activist, organizing events for Save the Meadows movements, acting as a Penn Climate Speaker, and a deputy director for Climate Cardinals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

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 2025

Venuste Nsabimana in his childhood used to ask himself why people always suffer from hunger and others used to have conflict among themselves. as he grew up he realized that Agriculture conservation and leadership are not well equipped, he to the decision of taking agriculture conservation courses together with leadership so that he can heal the world through agriculture conservation and leadership. now he is studying at Rwanda institutes for conservation agriculture in order to transform agriculture as well as leadership. 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 VENUSTE NSABIMANA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 1 " I am so excited to be a part of Millennium Fellowship because to attend Millennium Fellowship will help me to reach to my goal of ending hunger with in my society, as result of meeting with diverse people which would help me to share skills and ideas with them. since agriculture is the back bone of all sectors, I strongly believe that developing agriculture will rise all econonic sectors in Rwanda as well as in the world. through my passion and commitment every thing is possible, and I believe that one minded man can heal and change the world. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Multi-Agri project will be focusing on zero hunger I researched different districts of Rwanda and I found that there is a problem with the reduction of agricultural productivity which leads to hunger. The main causes of this issue are climate change (unfavorable rainfall), and inadequate skills of farmers. I as young farmers who had the opportunity to attend different pieces of training and who are studying in the Rwanda institute for conservation agriculture. I decided to start an agriculture extension service and maize Processing as a business. Through this business, Rwandan farmers will get an opportunity of knowing different techniques that would raise their productivity, that techniques include zero tillage, pests control, and soil amendment, and also, farmers will be given different seeds that are cross-brided that can resist on climate change. This is because some farmers due to their financial status they can not afford those seeds. Due to that practices mentioned above maize quantity and quality of maize will increases, as well as food security, due to different products that are made maize. How the business will work: Farmers will be given seeds after that we train them on how to prepare the soil and amending it and seeds treatment. We will continue doing following up until the time to harvest. Farmers will directly sell their products to our industry, we will get profit from seeds because farmers will pay back seeds and we will be getting high-quality products at a cheaper price. About the Millennium Fellow Venuste Nsabimana in his childhood used to ask himself why people always suffer from hunger and others used to have conflict among themselves. as he grew up he realized that Agriculture conservation and leadership are not well equipped, he to the decision of taking agriculture conservation courses together with leadership so that he can heal the world through agriculture conservation and leadership. now he is studying at Rwanda institutes for conservation agriculture in order to transform agriculture as well as leadership. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Jeremiah Jacob, a final year undergraduate student at the Federal University of Technology Akure in Nigeria, demonstrates a strong passion for technological innovation. With a GPA of 4.1, Jeremiah's dedication to learning is evident through his pursuit of numerous courses and certifications. He envisions using technology and innovation to address global challenges and enhance human life. His long-term goal is to drive positive change in Africa's economy through world-class innovations, emphasizing sustainable development goals. Jeremiah aspires to speak to and inspire others, believing in the power of mindset transformation. The Aspire Institute's leadership course has equipped him with valuable knowledge and insights to realize his ambitions. 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 JEREMIAH JACOB, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Federal University of Technology Akure | Akure, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 3 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: H20 My project is about plastic pollution, making people aware of the dangers behind it. How it affects the ocean and us. For instance when the fishes in the sea consumes those plastic that finds its way to the ocean, by fishing we end up catching and consuming those fishes which is very dangerous to our health because we end up consuming the micro plastics which causes cancer About the Millennium Fellow Jeremiah Jacob, a final year undergraduate student at the Federal University of Technology Akure in Nigeria, demonstrates a strong passion for technological innovation. With a GPA of 4.1, Jeremiah's dedication to learning is evident through his pursuit of numerous courses and certifications. He envisions using technology and innovation to address global challenges and enhance human life. His long-term goal is to drive positive change in Africa's economy through world-class innovations, emphasizing sustainable development goals. Jeremiah aspires to speak to and inspire others, believing in the power of mindset transformation. The Aspire Institute's leadership course has equipped him with valuable knowledge and insights to realize his ambitions. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Jeremiah Chinemerem Ihekwoaba is a bold and natural born young leader from umugwa villiage in Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo state Nigeria. He is an undergraduate student of the University of Calabar majoring in Anatomical Science. He has always been passionate about taking responsibility of making things better for everyone around him. This passion of his was conceived as a result of the painful experiences he encountered all caused by wrong leadership at different strata of the society. Having seen that the people, the society and the world at large is at the mercy of leadership, He has vowed to be that leader who will take responsibility of making his world a better place starting from the most minute of strata. 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 JEREMIAH CHINEMEREM IHEKWOABA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University of Calabar | Calabar, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 17 & UNAI 2 " Will Rogers said that a man only learns by two things; one is Reading and the other is association with smarter people. As a result of this understanding I know and believe that being a minimum Fellow will give me the right exposure and association to becoming a smarter and more impactful leader in the society and world at Large. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Purpose Driven Leadership Project The Goal of the project is to raise the next generation of leaders that will change the narrative of leadership in Africa starting from Nigeria. About the Millennium Fellow Jeremiah Chinemerem Ihekwoaba is a bold and natural born young leader from umugwa villiage in Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo state Nigeria. He is an undergraduate student of the University of Calabar majoring in Anatomical Science. He has always been passionate about taking responsibility of making things better for everyone around him. This passion of his was conceived as a result of the painful experiences he encountered all caused by wrong leadership at different strata of the society. Having seen that the people, the society and the world at large is at the mercy of leadership, He has vowed to be that leader who will take responsibility of making his world a better place starting from the most minute of strata. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Deshna Jain is a bright fifth-year student at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, with a strong commitment to combating inequality and discrimination. She has dedicated herself to raising awareness about the biases that impact marginalized communities. Through organizing film screenings, discussions, and guest lectures, Deshna has worked tirelessly to educate and engage her peers on the challenges faced by different genders, castes, and tribal groups. Her drive for social change is deeply rooted in her personal experiences with inequality and her desire to make a lasting impact. Deshna’s work mentoring underprivileged students and leading inclusive initiatives reflects her passion for creating a more equitable society. As a Millennium Fellow, she seeks to expand her understanding, connect with like-minded changemakers, and develop impactful programs that will leave a lasting legacy for future generations. 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 DESHNA JAIN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur | Nagpur, India | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 7 " "I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to connect with a global community of changemakers who share my commitment to social justice. My work is fueled by the conviction that by addressing inequality, we can unlock the potential of those who have been marginalized, creating a ripple effect of positive change that reaches far beyond individual lives." " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Other Side of Camera Cinema has an unparalleled ability to mirror reality, to provoke thought, and to quietly ignite revolutions in the minds of its audience. The Other Side of Camera is not merely a project; it is an inquiry into the silences that permeate our society. Inspired by the powerful storytelling in films like The Great Indian Kitchen, this initiative seeks to peel back the layers of invisibility shrouding the labor, struggles, and systemic injustices faced by marginalized communities—be they women, caste minorities, or tribal populations. This project takes a two-pronged approach: Film Screenings: We will screen a curated selection of films, both regional and international, that grapple with themes of gender, caste, and tribal communities. By showcasing stories in languages such as Marathi, Malayalam, and others, we aim to bridge cultural divides and encourage inclusivity. Post-Screening Discussions: These discussions will serve as spaces of reflection and dialogue, where students can express themselves freely in any language. The objective is to facilitate conversations on topics that are often ignored—intersectionality, invisible labor, prejudice, and systemic inequality—while nurturing diverse perspectives that reflect the plurality of our campus. Digital Repository: To document and amplify these voices, we plan to host interviews with filmmakers—directors, producers, writers, and actors—who will share their creative processes, motivations, and lived experiences. These interviews will be archived digitally, creating a repository of stories that inspire learning and unlearning beyond the confines of the project. Ultimately, The Other Side of Camera is an attempt to use the unassuming medium of cinema to compel its audience to confront the uncomfortable truths of societal inequalities and to foster empathy through dialogue and reflection. About the Millennium Fellow Deshna Jain is a bright fifth-year student at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, with a strong commitment to combating inequality and discrimination. She has dedicated herself to raising awareness about the biases that impact marginalized communities. Through organizing film screenings, discussions, and guest lectures, Deshna has worked tirelessly to educate and engage her peers on the challenges faced by different genders, castes, and tribal groups. Her drive for social change is deeply rooted in her personal experiences with inequality and her desire to make a lasting impact. Deshna’s work mentoring underprivileged students and leading inclusive initiatives reflects her passion for creating a more equitable society. As a Millennium Fellow, she seeks to expand her understanding, connect with like-minded changemakers, and develop impactful programs that will leave a lasting legacy for future generations. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

oruka ivan is an ambitious self motivated and determined person to bring about change to his society by integrating both locally available knowledge and scientific proven facts. his emphasis is on the practicability and applicability of every solution generated so as to bring about desired change. 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 IVAN ORUKA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Gulu University | Gulu, Uganda | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 2 " I am so excited to be part of the Millennium Fellowship because it provides me with a platform to share my views not only to the world but also with like minded people and with this, it thus provides me a wide resource base and knowledge. i believe that with this, i will be able to acquire both more knowledge and experience in dealing with the issues that affect society that i aim to solve. i will duely use this opportunity provided to me to exhaust every opportunity to learn and make my self better and thus later apply what i have learnt in solving real life issues. " Millennium Fellowship Project: integration of new feed sources The project involves assessing the different food sources eaten by the people in communities faced with hunger. This assessment involves analysing the ways the food is harvested, processed, and eaten and subsequently finding ways of improving intake and also intergrating new feed resource ideas from other places within the same locality while taking in mind social and cultural myths of the area in question. About the Millennium Fellow oruka ivan is an ambitious self motivated and determined person to bring about change to his society by integrating both locally available knowledge and scientific proven facts. his emphasis is on the practicability and applicability of every solution generated so as to bring about desired change. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Sudarsna Mukund is a professional dancer and student at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She is passionate about creating systems of change through technology, and using her creative background to make user-focused tools to change the world one community at a time. She is excited to be a part of the Milliennium Fellowship and looks forward to meeting many other young leaders and activists. 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 SUDARSNA KANAGALAKSHMI MUKUND, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. Northeastern University | Massachusetts, United States | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 9 " The Millennium Fellowship has given me the opportunity to put the skills I learned in school and internships to the global test. Using my project I will focus on SDG 9, to create sustainable infrastructure while also remaining community focused. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Environmental Justice in VT This project is a simple website that has an interactive map showing hazardous waste sites in VT. This will help to make the public informed and reduce the gap of knowledge when it comes to environmental racism. About the Millennium Fellow Sudarsna Mukund is a professional dancer and student at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She is passionate about creating systems of change through technology, and using her creative background to make user-focused tools to change the world one community at a time. She is excited to be a part of the Milliennium Fellowship and looks forward to meeting many other young leaders and activists. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

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 2025

Kushagr Nigam is an innovative and motivated second-year law student at the University College London with interests in the intersection of economics, political science, and law. Through several years of experience working in the public interest sphere, from civil justice nonprofits to government aid agencies, he’s fostered a passion for goal-driven advocacy and policy-making. Committed to overcoming social issues pertaining to access to justice and socioeconomic divides, he hopes to pursue a career in public interest international law or legal academia. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT KUSHAGR NIGAM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University College London | London, United Kingdom | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 6 " Driven by a desire to reduce the gaps in marginalized communities’ access to justice, I’m excited to work with the Millennium Fellowship this semester, as it’ll take my passion for community uplift to a scale beyond my past pursuits. By developing skills and working with a community that's driven to advance the UN’s SDGs, I believe that the Fellowship will help translate those critical elements, coupled with passion, into actionable and powerful solutions for disenfranchised populations in urban communities. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Bridging the Gap The democratic promise is one achieved by meaningful civic participation, and where marginalized communities are inadequately advocated for by their representatives, the system has failed. Recognizing the disconnect between representatives and underserved communities, ‘Bridging the Gap’ seeks to eliminate that interruption of the democratic process through a multi-stage approach. By modernizing current civic participation models, adapting traditionally successful schemes to vulnerable populations’ needs, ‘Bridging the Gap’ will hope to gather insights from these populations on issues including public aid and access to justice. And after collection, ‘Bridging the Gap’ will utilize research teams composed of students and academics in the relevant field, to produce an accessible policy report that presents and analyzes stakeholders’ issues in a meaningful manner, with research-guided policy recommendations offered, oriented around being actionable solutions policy-makers can utilize. And finally, ‘Bridging the Gap’ will partner with local/national representatives, but also with external civil society organizations to bring insights onto the discussion table, advocating directly with policy-makers for change on the issues. Furthermore, through live tracking of subsequent work on the issues, and the creation of an accessible checker for relevant parliamentary action, ‘Bridging the Gap’ will hold representatives accountable before the people who elected them. About the Millennium Fellow Kushagr Nigam is an innovative and motivated second-year law student at the University College London with interests in the intersection of economics, political science, and law. Through several years of experience working in the public interest sphere, from civil justice nonprofits to government aid agencies, he’s fostered a passion for goal-driven advocacy and policy-making. Committed to overcoming social issues pertaining to access to justice and socioeconomic divides, he hopes to pursue a career in public interest international law or legal academia. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Ashwin Nair is a passionate advocate of the Environment and its many ecosystems, a man not just of words but strong action. He is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities as Environmental and Sustainable Development as his major at O.P. Jindal Global University, India. Alongside his academics, he has worked with multiple environmental NGOs where he has worked tirelessly towards environmental awareness and conservation. One of his most prominent accomplishments was organizing a thirteen-day International summit on Climate Literacy featuring attendees from eleven different nations and speakers from prominent universities like the University of Reading, University of Essex, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom, and University of Queensland, Australia. He is looking forward to pursuing his postgraduate studies and aims to achieve a doctorate in the field of Environmental Management and Governance. He hopes to work with the United Nations Environment Programme and similar organizations in the future. 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 ASHWIN NAIR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. O.P. Jindal Global University | Sonipat, India | Advancing SDG 12 & UNAI 6 " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. This quote by Margaret Mead stands true and inspires me to work with my cohort and other like-minded Millennium Fellows to achieve our collective aim of working towards the Sustainable Development Goals in collaboration with the UNAI and MCN. The Millennium Fellowship under The United Nations Academic Impact and the MCN will do wonders for my knowledge and experience, it will help me to integrate environment with social relationships on a global stage " Millennium Fellowship Project: EcoScript Eco-Script is a green purchasing guide/manual containing sustainable alternatives for a lot of products and services used by educational institutions. The reason behind choosing educational institutions as the target for social impact was the fact that these institutions use a lot of resources. Minor changes to their purchasing practices could make a huge difference. Additionally, we felt that students enrolled in these institutions, seeing the positive change will start to incorporate sustainability in their day-to-day life as well. The modules covered in the project include ‘Building and Construction Material’, ‘Paper Products’, ‘Furniture’, ‘Cleaning Supplies’, ‘Heating Ventilating and Cooling Appliances’, ‘I.T. Appliances’, ‘Energy Efficiency Services and Consultancy’, and ‘Renewable Energy on Campus’. Eco-Script addresses two main points which are often left out by other purchasing manuals of a similar kind. Firstly, Eco-Script is tailored for the needs of educational institutions in India and lists sustainable products and services clearly for the reader including a cost-benefit analysis. Secondly, the main issue we found with guides of similar nature was that we couldn’t make out which products exactly are eco-friendly and sustainable. This issue arises due to the abundance of ecolabels and eco marks in the market which confuses the consumer. Therefore, Eco-Script also lists trustworthy ecolabels for each of the modules informing the consumer and make decision-making much easier for educational institutions. About the Millennium Fellow Ashwin Nair is a passionate advocate of the Environment and its many ecosystems, a man not just of words but strong action. He is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities as Environmental and Sustainable Development as his major at O.P. Jindal Global University, India. Alongside his academics, he has worked with multiple environmental NGOs where he has worked tirelessly towards environmental awareness and conservation. One of his most prominent accomplishments was organizing a thirteen-day International summit on Climate Literacy featuring attendees from eleven different nations and speakers from prominent universities like the University of Reading, University of Essex, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom, and University of Queensland, Australia. He is looking forward to pursuing his postgraduate studies and aims to achieve a doctorate in the field of Environmental Management and Governance. He hopes to work with the United Nations Environment Programme and similar organizations in the future. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Nishu is a driven and sympathetic young individual from New Delhi, India pursuing an Engineering degree from Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women. She truly believes in the power of education, economic empowerment and gender equality and understands what impact these causes have on improving people's lives, both socially and financially, to better and uplift the people of her country and beyond. Over the past few years, she has collaborated on a number of projects with a diverse set of people and has demonstrated great leadership and commitment, which she intends to continue in the future. 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 NISHU CHOUDHARY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women | Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 8, & UNAI 3 " There are a number of opportunities for so many of us to make a significant positive impact on the community around. Working for a cause, and sharing and celebrating progress is what drives me. To make the world a better place for the future, our generation must put in more effort, and be better than the previous one. By participating in the Millennium Fellowship, I aim to continue working to bring education, economic empowerment and gender equality closer, complying with the goals of the SDGs, to my community, country and the world itself. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Vriddhi Project Vriddhi is an initiative aimed at making people, with special focus on women and the LGBTQ+ community independent by enhancing their knowledge and providing them with essential basic financial literacy. Through this project, we are planning to advance UN Sustainable Development goals 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). For this project, we conducted a survey which concerned questions about fundamental financial understanding like whether people knew the sum breakup of bills or difference between a debit and a credit card , how much they saved, etc. One of the key question was to rate on a scale of 1 to 5 how independent the respondents think they were while making an financial decision. With the average score being 3.02, only 27.28% of female respondents made financial decisions independently compared to 50.53% of male respondents. The survey indicated that women's empowerment and upliftment in terms of being financially aware needs to be amplified. Through this project, we aimed to bridge this gap between people and spread reliable information with our project. About the Millennium Fellow Nishu is a driven and sympathetic young individual from New Delhi, India pursuing an Engineering degree from Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women. She truly believes in the power of education, economic empowerment and gender equality and understands what impact these causes have on improving people's lives, both socially and financially, to better and uplift the people of her country and beyond. Over the past few years, she has collaborated on a number of projects with a diverse set of people and has demonstrated great leadership and commitment, which she intends to continue in the future. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Aparna R Krishnan is a highly motivated and dedicated student of business and law at the School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology. Her unwavering passion for societal welfare, particularly in addressing unjust disparities in quality of life, resources, and services, has been a driving force throughout her academic journey. Aparna firmly believes in the significance of being able to afford the basic necessities such as food, clothing, education, and equal opportunities, which unfortunately remain unattainable for many individuals. She firmly holds the belief that each person bears the responsibility of enhancing the lives of others through their support and efforts, and she recognizes education as one of the most powerful tools to effect substantial change. Through her project with UNAI, she aspires to channel her efforts towards aiding as many lives as possible, guiding them onto the path of knowledge and self-empowerment. 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 APARNA R KRISHNAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Cochin University of Science and Technology | Kochi, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3 Millennium Fellowship Project: Pages of Progress In the pursuit of fostering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of providing quality education, our project, "Pages of Progress," emerges as a beacon of change with a specific focus on positively impacting the age group between 15 and 19. We aimed towards educational enrichment, encompassing a book collection drive and legal awareness sessions. ● Book Collection Drive: Cultivating a Culture of Knowledge Sharing The cornerstone of "Pages of Progress" lies in our commitment to democratizing/improving access to knowledge. To achieve this, we launched a comprehensive book collection drive. The collected books, sourced from diverse genres and academic levels, serve as conduits of knowledge and empowerment. Our mission extends beyond mere accumulation; these books were distributed to the students of an under-resourced government school library, creating a ripple effect of learning opportunities. In this way, we not only address the scarcity of educational resources but also nurture a culture of knowledge sharing and community engagement. ● Legal Awareness Sessions: Illuminating Minds on Crucial Issues Recognizing the transformative power of legal literacy, our project incorporates tailored legal awareness sessions. Covering pivotal subjects such as cybercrimes and fundamental rights, these sessions stand as pillars of enlightenment for the targeted age group. Millennium Fellows of CUSAT cohort take the lead in empowering students with the knowledge to navigate legal landscapes. By explaining/clarifying legal jargon and instilling an understanding of their rights and responsibilities, we foster a generation of informed citizens. Through these sessions, we not only address immediate concerns but also contribute to the broader goal of creating a society where individuals are equipped to advocate for justice and fairness. Thus, through our multifaceted approach, we hope to have sown the seeds of empowerment, education, and enlightenment. Looking ahead, our commitment remains resolute as we navigate the evolving landscape of education and legal awareness, with a vision to foster lasting positive change in the lives of the young minds we touch. "Pages of Progress" stands not only as a project but as a testament to the collective power of communities coming together for a brighter, more educated tomorrow. About the Millennium Fellow Aparna R Krishnan is a highly motivated and dedicated student of business and law at the School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology. Her unwavering passion for societal welfare, particularly in addressing unjust disparities in quality of life, resources, and services, has been a driving force throughout her academic journey. Aparna firmly believes in the significance of being able to afford the basic necessities such as food, clothing, education, and equal opportunities, which unfortunately remain unattainable for many individuals. She firmly holds the belief that each person bears the responsibility of enhancing the lives of others through their support and efforts, and she recognizes education as one of the most powerful tools to effect substantial change. Through her project with UNAI, she aspires to channel her efforts towards aiding as many lives as possible, guiding them onto the path of knowledge and self-empowerment. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Janet Njeri is an ambitious,leader and a hardworking young woman,who is dedicated to making positive change in the society.Currently she is in her third year at the University of Nairobi, pursuing Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition and Dietetics.Her passion for health, wellbeing drives her to excel in her studies and actively contribute to the betterment of her community through her work in nutrition and volunteerism.With her strong commitment to learning and a vision for a healthier future,Janet is determined to make significant contribution to her field of nutrition and beyond. 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 JANET WAMBUI NJERI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Nairobi Upper Kabete | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 6 " When we share, we learn and solve our problems. I am very passionate about helping those in need through my acts of service and mentorship. I understand the impact it has because I am a product of that. I have had dedicated ladies and gentlemen who have mentored me, and it has played a pivotal role in my life. Being a Millennium Fellow will give me the opportunity to interact and collaborate with like-minded individuals, leading to mutually beneficial relationships. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Good Health for a Better Future I volunteered as a nutrition and dietetics intern at a facility in Kenya to help in management of malnutrition among the children who are under five years.I mostly engaged in nutrition counseling, training and supplementation. About the Millennium Fellow Janet Njeri is an ambitious,leader and a hardworking young woman,who is dedicated to making positive change in the society.Currently she is in her third year at the University of Nairobi, pursuing Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition and Dietetics.Her passion for health, wellbeing drives her to excel in her studies and actively contribute to the betterment of her community through her work in nutrition and volunteerism.With her strong commitment to learning and a vision for a healthier future,Janet is determined to make significant contribution to her field of nutrition and beyond. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Serah Samuel is a self-motivated young rising entrepreneur currently pursuing an honours degree in Business Management at the African Leadership College. She was born in Mombasa, Kenya, resides in Kilifi, Kenya and is currently studying in Mauritius. For as long as she can remember, Serah has always been passionate about her advocacies for girl child empowerment and quality education. This drive translated itself from Serah’s experiences growing up as a girl child in a village where girls were less privileged than a boy child and her continuous desire to improve the lives of individuals who have been disproportionately affected by the aforementioned issues. Throughout her high school years and currently in her college years, she has endlessly participated in various projects that aim to bring change in less fortunate people in her community. Additionally, she founded an organization whose mission is to develop strategies that would empower the less privileged in her community. Through her leadership, Serah plans to continue volunteering and working to support the community in the future. Serah thrives to be in professional field where she can continue these advocacies further, grow her organization to support more people and contribute to the development of the United Nation’s Sustainable Goals. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2021 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In 2021, over 25,000 young leaders on 2,000+ campuses across 153 nations applied to join the Class of 2021. 136 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 2,000+ Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2021 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SERAH MASIKA SAMUEL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. African Leadership University | Pamplemousses, Mauritius | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 5 " Social impact and genuine connection with the individuals I work with in the community is what drives me to do what I do. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship gives me an opportunity to create strong partnership that will drive impact in my community projects. The skills I gain from the Millennium Fellowship will make my social impact on reducing inequalities more impactful and aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGS. I want to be a part of this fellowship to challenge myself and create a sustainable social change especially in my community. " Millennium Fellowship Project: You Matter Initiave Most students in rural areas lack knowledge about the variety of opportunities (both academics and non-academic) available to them after graduation. It is divided into two main parts and also has a minor feature which would be a podcast. The first part of the project involves organizing campaigns and visiting schools in remote rural areas in Ghana to enlighten high school students from these schools about the opportunities and programs available to high school students. The Ashesi team will walk them through what they have to do to be fully equipped with the necessary skills to be entitled to these opportunities. The second part of the problem involves organizing a 3-month mentorship program between high school students from rural areas with student volunteers from universities worldwide. The mentor-mentee pairing will be done considering the students' career aspirations. Through this mentorship program, the students will learn from their seniors who when through the process before them. They will be able to gain guidance concerning their path after high school graduation. The podcast would focus on having talks with student entrepreneurs. This would be to discuss how these entrepreneurs came up with their business what inspires them and advice they would give to other students. The Ashesi team sees this as a necessary feature of the project because we would not want students to only focus of graduating and finding work. However, we would want some of these students to start up business which would in tend employ their mates and reduce the rate of unemployment in the country. This project is mainly focused on advancing SDG 4 and promoting the goal 5 of UNAI goals. About the Millennium Fellow Serah Samuel is a self-motivated young rising entrepreneur currently pursuing an honours degree in Business Management at the African Leadership College. She was born in Mombasa, Kenya, resides in Kilifi, Kenya and is currently studying in Mauritius. For as long as she can remember, Serah has always been passionate about her advocacies for girl child empowerment and quality education. This drive translated itself from Serah’s experiences growing up as a girl child in a village where girls were less privileged than a boy child and her continuous desire to improve the lives of individuals who have been disproportionately affected by the aforementioned issues. Throughout her high school years and currently in her college years, she has endlessly participated in various projects that aim to bring change in less fortunate people in her community. Additionally, she founded an organization whose mission is to develop strategies that would empower the less privileged in her community. Through her leadership, Serah plans to continue volunteering and working to support the community in the future. Serah thrives to be in professional field where she can continue these advocacies further, grow her organization to support more people and contribute to the development of the United Nation’s Sustainable Goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Bello Moussa is from Nigera and currently pursuing Computer Science at the African Leadership University in Kigali. He is passionate about technology and want to use tech to make people's lives better and easier especially in Agriculture. 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 BELLO MOUSSA AMADOU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. African Leadership University | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 1 " I am very excited to be part of the Millennium Fellowship Program, because I believe it's a chance for me to meet and work with people that we share passions and paths. I truly believe that this will help get the time and the right people to work on my agriculture project to help automate it and try to eradicate hunger and address the climate change problem " Millennium Fellowship Project: Maisha Climate Change affecting deeply the agriculture is the problem solved by Maisha. The full usage of technology combining Artificial Intelligence and Mechanic to come up with an innovation in agriculture aiming at increasing the number of harvests and thus farmers' incomes, collecting and analyzing data to combat climate change in Niger and at restoring the image of agriculture as a factor of economic development. Our solution consists of the use of three types of Drones, each with specific functionalities. Maisha is fighting against hunger and climate change. By equipping the farmer with a tailored technology to improve their farming methods and to increase their production quantity by 30%, the social challenge will be overcome. Organic fertilizer made accordingly to the data and analysis got from the drone will be sold to the farmers in order to ensure 99.0% success of our package. About the Millennium Fellow Bello Moussa is from Nigera and currently pursuing Computer Science at the African Leadership University in Kigali. He is passionate about technology and want to use tech to make people's lives better and easier especially in Agriculture. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Adeniyi Sodiq Sunkanmi is an undergraduate student of department of Optometry at the University of Benin, Nigeria. He was born in Ondo State,Nigeria. He is the content creator of The Retina Initiative, a non- governmental organization with the aim of preventing avoidable blindness in the community. He is an Eye Health advocate. 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 SODIQ SUNKANMI ADENIYI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University of Benin | Benin City, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 " I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because I'm going to get the opportunity to learn from people in different part of the world " Millennium Fellowship Project: Glaucoma Awareness Campaign Glaucoma awareness campaign involves sensitising the general public on the thief of sight,glaucoma. According to WHO,glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. The campaign will include telling the audience the risk factors, the prevalence and the importance of regular eye check-up , which is a key factor in early diagnosis and management of glaucoma. About the Millennium Fellow Adeniyi Sodiq Sunkanmi is an undergraduate student of department of Optometry at the University of Benin, Nigeria. He was born in Ondo State,Nigeria. He is the content creator of The Retina Initiative, a non- governmental organization with the aim of preventing avoidable blindness in the community. He is an Eye Health advocate. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025