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Am ikechukwu chukwunonso Wenceslaus. From okigwe in imo state Nigeria. Am a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka Anambra State, studying applied Geophysics and in 200l. Am a person that is highly passionate about environment and it's sustainability that made me to join in my community SDGs project initiative. When I got admitted into applied geophysics I had the opportunity to explore more in environmental sustainability project in my school that made me to belong in some group eg. SEG, NAPE, NAAGS etc. Am really thrilled to be in this prestigious fellowship and pledge to make a positive impact. Thanks MCN for this wonderful opportunity. 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 CHUKWUNONSO WENCESLAUS IKECHUKWU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka campus | Awka, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 6 & UNAI 2 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Keep it Clean We decided to sensitize in the university around on Sanitation and a clean environment by our actions and by Talking to them, we bought cleaning utensils such as broom, packer, trash bags, hand gloves, nose masks, baskets, Environmental awareness flyer and our shirts, we put on our shirt as we cleaned around a particular dirty area in our environment, donated and placed the basket at designated areas before going to talk to student about MCN Fellowship, SDGs and keeping their environment clean. About the Millennium Fellow Am ikechukwu chukwunonso Wenceslaus. From okigwe in imo state Nigeria. Am a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka Anambra State, studying applied Geophysics and in 200l. Am a person that is highly passionate about environment and it's sustainability that made me to join in my community SDGs project initiative. When I got admitted into applied geophysics I had the opportunity to explore more in environmental sustainability project in my school that made me to belong in some group eg. SEG, NAPE, NAAGS etc. Am really thrilled to be in this prestigious fellowship and pledge to make a positive impact. Thanks MCN for this wonderful opportunity. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Shruti Rana is a young and passionate student pursuing her graduation from Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, India. Her work is focused on contextualizing and improving human nature and environment with ingenious ideas. Shruti has the potential to work with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. She ensures strong work-ethic, punctuality and willingness to work for others. She believes that when humans experience severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. Therefore, she is passionate about bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic experience. Shruti also aspires to contribute in the development of UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals with the help of her leadership skills. She appreciates innovative and skill building environments. 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 SHRUTI RANA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Indraprastha College for Women | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3 " Being a part of Millennium Fellowship will help me to align my passion for innovative building with the development of society. I strongly believe that to run the world people go through a lot, and require stress busters to strive back stronger. Therefore, I like to work on mental health issues and healing activities. I believe that the learnings and skills I’ll gain in this journey will help me to make a greater impact in the world. I am gratified that I landed on an opportunity to be in the circle with like minded people who believe in a holistic approach. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Parwaaz Parwaaz (Mental Care for all)- We believe, we can fly, is a community outreach initiative. The community works on spreading knowledge about Mental Health practices and conducting webinars on different Mental Health issues. Parwaaz aims to assist the students and society to normalize the discussion of mental health and reduce the stigma associated with it. The purpose of this project is to promote, restore and maintain a positive mental health. According to an estimate of WHO, India has one of the largest populations affected with Mental Illness. The first and the foremost reason for India to have a lowered mental health is the lack of awareness and sensitivity about the issue. To reduce the stigma around mental health, we need to train and sensitize society. This can happen only when we put in concentrated efforts to educate the society about mental health diseases. There is a need for teenagers and adolescents to be aware of mental health topics that affect their peers and community as well as resources for how to see help. It is important to cultivate practices that support emotional well-being. When mental health is overlooked, it can have detrimental effects on the individual and the community. For this cause, Parwaaz is determined to spread awareness by arranging workshops, counseling sessions etc. We at Parwaaz try to help people to recognize symptoms of mental health diseases and try to connect them to a counselor or therapist. Thus, dedicating efforts to make people realize the fact that mental health is as important as physical health. About the Millennium Fellow Shruti Rana is a young and passionate student pursuing her graduation from Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, India. Her work is focused on contextualizing and improving human nature and environment with ingenious ideas. Shruti has the potential to work with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. She ensures strong work-ethic, punctuality and willingness to work for others. She believes that when humans experience severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. Therefore, she is passionate about bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic experience. Shruti also aspires to contribute in the development of UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals with the help of her leadership skills. She appreciates innovative and skill building environments. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe is Physiotherapy student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Sochima is a researcher, an author, a Public Health advocate, and a public speaker experienced in project initiation and management. He is a certified Global Health Monitoring and Evaluation officer, Emergency care provider, and has experience in Key Population community facilitation in HIV/AIDS care. The fleeting nature of life fascinates him; hence he is ardent in advancing practices that promote healthy living. He advocates for youthful engagement in achieving the SDGNs and this he plans to achieve through his project. 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 SOCHIMA OBIEKWE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus | Nnewi, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3 Millennium Fellowship Project: Youth Against the Virus This will be a public high school club in rural communities with the goals of educating students about HIV, and enhancing their involvement in the promotion of end to HIV stigma, mother-to-child transmission prevention, condom, PrEP and PEP programs through mass media presentations, public campaigns and other intra-school-activities oriented toward educating the underserved students and the general population. The club and her executives will be formed, the club plans and activities will be laid. Advocates of End HIV stigma, Hepatitis and other Dangerous Viruses willl be involved in this project for the sensitization and events formation. The students will be trained (as frequent as the school calendars can permit) on how to be excellent advocates against the virsu. About the Millennium Fellow Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe is Physiotherapy student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Sochima is a researcher, an author, a Public Health advocate, and a public speaker experienced in project initiation and management. He is a certified Global Health Monitoring and Evaluation officer, Emergency care provider, and has experience in Key Population community facilitation in HIV/AIDS care. The fleeting nature of life fascinates him; hence he is ardent in advancing practices that promote healthy living. He advocates for youthful engagement in achieving the SDGNs and this he plans to achieve through his project. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Yitong “Eric” Su is a senior student at Duke Kunshan University, where he studies Environmental Science. Born and raised in Suzhou, a city famous for its canal system, Eric cares about the environment and has been advocating for the conservation of the local aquatic ecosystem. Not only does he research water pollution mitigation but also he closely works with the community to promote a sustainable and healthy future. 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 YITONG SU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Duke Kunshan University | Kunshan, China | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 9 & UNAI 9 " “The love I have for my hometown inspired me to start my work, and the Millennium Fellowship gives me a chance to connect with the global community. Together with my peers, I hope to make greater impacts in the community and portray a better future for all.” " Millennium Fellowship Project: Tales from Watertown: Water, Community, Health Aligned with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, my initiative addresses the pressing issue of water pollution and eutrophication in Suzhou, a city renowned for its scenic rivers and lakes. Decades of industrial and agricultural expansion have severely impacted local water quality, compromising both the environment and community well-being. This project aims to tackle the issue through three key steps: compiling water quality data, raising community awareness, and fostering collective action. By engaging the community in stewardship of their waterways, this initiative aims to restore water resources for the future. Through these steps, my initiative seeks to inspire local engagement and collective responsibility, building a sustainable future where water becomes a respected part of the community again. About the Millennium Fellow Yitong “Eric” Su is a senior student at Duke Kunshan University, where he studies Environmental Science. Born and raised in Suzhou, a city famous for its canal system, Eric cares about the environment and has been advocating for the conservation of the local aquatic ecosystem. Not only does he research water pollution mitigation but also he closely works with the community to promote a sustainable and healthy future. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

John Kenneth Asuncion is a kind, hardworking, and prudent mechanical engineering student at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Born in the Philippines, his qualities and personality relating to helping others were seen by his parents starting from a very young age. Throughout the years of his schooling, he was seen to lead different organizations--both academic and extracurricular ones--that engaged his social skills and responsibilities to make valuable changes and improvements in the life of his subordinates and the community around them. He wants to continue being a man of change for the years to come. 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 JOHN KENNETH YGLOPAZ ASUNCION, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University of the Philippines Diliman | Quezon City, Philippines | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 9 " I have always believed in the importance, first, of being a leader who is also a team player, and second, of constantly and actively seeking for new knowledge. And I associate these principles with my favorite quote: “The strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack is the wolf.” I think that for a group to efficiently perform and effectively execute a task, it is crucial to have good communication and coordination between the leader and his members. More important than having the brightest members is good team dynamics which must be established through the leader’s initiative. A good leader embodying the change in his own ways will gain followers who will believe in the same idea and hand-in-hand help each other to achieve such goal. The skills I will gain in Millennium Fellowship program will help me become a better person who can spearhead the change that our chosen community needs. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Isang Manwal sa Pagtatanim ng Palay Philippines is an agricultural nation where almost 40 percent of the workforce in the country engages in agriculture. Rice farming is one of the backbones of agriculture in this country. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay output in 2020 was posted at 19.32 million metric tons. Yet, there are numerous problems concerning rice farming in the Philippines primarily involving the unsteady percentage of yield of the different varieties of rice produced per region. This can be caused by inconsistent practices being applied by the farmers. This is supported by the recent study of the Department of Agriculture where among the said problems is the lack of information dissemination. Through the Millennium Fellowship, we want to address this issue as it connects to three of the seventeen sustainable development goals set by United Nations, namely SDGs 1, 4, and 10.” A material from IRRI which talks about how to increase yield in rice was translated to three Filipino languages, so that its knowledge will be more accessible. About the Millennium Fellow John Kenneth Asuncion is a kind, hardworking, and prudent mechanical engineering student at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Born in the Philippines, his qualities and personality relating to helping others were seen by his parents starting from a very young age. Throughout the years of his schooling, he was seen to lead different organizations--both academic and extracurricular ones--that engaged his social skills and responsibilities to make valuable changes and improvements in the life of his subordinates and the community around them. He wants to continue being a man of change for the years to come. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Rukudzo Faindi is a young and competitive girl of the age 20 who is a 2nd year student at Great Zimbabwe University studying law . She is a residence of Harare and she has always been a citizen of Zimbabwe . Studying law was a dream come true for her as she sees it as a way to stand for women and children who are marginalised and abused 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 RUKUDZO FORTUNATE FAINDI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. Great Zimbabwe University | Masvingo, Zimbabwe | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 17 & UNAI 3 " Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will help me sharpen my skills of speaking and will compliment me as I am driven by the passion of helping women and children so being a member will help me empower women thereby making a positive impact to society " Millennium Fellowship Project: Hope Revived Foundation The Hope Revived Foundation as I call it is a project that targets to raise awareness about the issue of drug and substance abuse. It provides support and resources for the individuals that will be affected in a bid to promote a healthy community . I feel like by uniting against addiction , individuals, families and communities will be brought together. About the Millennium Fellow Rukudzo Faindi is a young and competitive girl of the age 20 who is a 2nd year student at Great Zimbabwe University studying law . She is a residence of Harare and she has always been a citizen of Zimbabwe . Studying law was a dream come true for her as she sees it as a way to stand for women and children who are marginalised and abused BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Ehtisham Ul Haq has a keen interest in social activities and want to put positive energy in order to bring positive changes in society. Born in Lakki Marwat got basic education from there from a government school then moved towards Peshawar for further education, currently student of law from Law College University Of Peshwar, having idea of social change in mind and want to bring a positive changes in society around for this purpose he has joined many social organisations whose purpose was to serve the society in mutiple aspects that is HAYAT FOUNDATION , SOCIAL WORK SOCIETY and being the vice president of University based societ the LAW STUDENTS FORUM, the sole objective is to work for the students of college particularly and university generally. 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 EHTISHAM UL HAQ, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Peshawar | Peshawar, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 16, SDG 4 & UNAI 3 " Believing in HARD WORK PAYS OFF so keeping in mind this qoute i embarked on journey to bring a social change and to aware the people around about their social rights and social responsiblities. From onset i was in search of a big plateform so that more will people will hear me for thuis i have many social otrganisations the current platform Millennium Fellowship a big oppurtunity for to work with other fellows in order to achieve the social objectives this will me a lot and will help in polishing my abilities and capabilities and will give a chance to meet with like minded people and the experienc gained from this fellowship will pave the way for me to move further. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Eradication of Child Exploitation I am excited to share my plan to cope with child labour, something i deeply care about. As a law student, I'm committed to battle child labor through strategic legal interventions. I will focus on research and analyse existing laws related to child labor, identify the loopholes and advocate for policy reforms to strengthen protections for victims of child labour . Additionally, I will work on developing a community to educate families and children about their rights and available resources. After being exposed to international communities through this fellowship, I will broaden my approach by collaborating with global partners to share insights, learn from successful initiatives in other regions and advocate for international standards to combat child labor effectively. By combining legal expertise with international collaboration, I aim to implement comprehensive strategies that address the root causes of child labor and create lasting change on a global scale. About the Millennium Fellow Ehtisham Ul Haq has a keen interest in social activities and want to put positive energy in order to bring positive changes in society. Born in Lakki Marwat got basic education from there from a government school then moved towards Peshawar for further education, currently student of law from Law College University Of Peshwar, having idea of social change in mind and want to bring a positive changes in society around for this purpose he has joined many social organisations whose purpose was to serve the society in mutiple aspects that is HAYAT FOUNDATION , SOCIAL WORK SOCIETY and being the vice president of University based societ the LAW STUDENTS FORUM, the sole objective is to work for the students of college particularly and university generally. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Rabin Bhurtel is a hard-working law student born in Susta Rural Municipality of Nepal. He since his young age has always believed on his faith that to change the world first one has to be change oneself. So, he from his loyality and responsible attitude has always accomplished the challages of his life. 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 RABIN BHURTEL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Nepal Law Campus | Kathmandu, Nepal | Advancing SDG 16 & UNAI 6 " "From all the projects that we make it into field, it will make myself grounded and make me feel a responsible human of this world" " Millennium Fellowship Project: Kanooni Bodh "Kanooni Bodh", loosely translating into "knowledge or understanding (bodh) of the law (kanoon)", is a project on which the cohort worked collectively. Through this project, we aimed to equip laypersons with legal knowledge that is useful in daily life by assessing their specific needs in collaboration with local governmental bodies. Since 2016, the Nepalese government has given local bodies the power to settle disputes through mediation. The Local Judicial Committee, in particular, has this ability. For this project, we will be working with the Judicial Committee of Sunkoshi Village to assess the needs of residents, and design awareness and training sessions accordingly. The project primarily focused on two actors- the Judicial Committee and the residents. Firstly, since the local committees are constituted by elected representatives who are not necessarily legal experts, we conducted training and informative sessions about relevant legal matters. Secondly, we identified prevalent legal issues submitted for mediation with the committee's help, and designed awareness sessions for residents to nip the bud of legal disputes. We looked into issues of marriage and divorce, property, special needs, land encroachment, and domestic violence. We furthered legal accessibility in the region using a need-based approach through in-person awareness programs and disseminating legal information through brochures. The project's impact was measured by observing the difference between the Judicial Committee and the residents' approach to relevant legal issues before and after the project. The objective of the collaboration with local personnel is to provide continuity to the project even after the fellowship ends. About the Millennium Fellow Rabin Bhurtel is a hard-working law student born in Susta Rural Municipality of Nepal. He since his young age has always believed on his faith that to change the world first one has to be change oneself. So, he from his loyality and responsible attitude has always accomplished the challages of his life. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Louise Msiyadungu is a determined,hardworking girl in so many aspects of her life including her education.She learns at University of Malawi and is pursuing her social sciences degree in gender studies. Louise was born in Malawi,Blantyre and has lived in this city for all her life, she just moves from town to town within it.She has for the past 2 years developed a passion in making the world a better place socially. Mostly tackling with vulnerable people that exist in the society which include women,girls,kids and the disabled. Louise has been aligning her passion with the career she's pursuing. She aspires to be a woman of the people,one that brings change and makes the world a better place.She aims to make the world a safe space for all by firstly contributing to the development of United Nations sustainable development goals. She is always putting herself to the test and willing to expand her skills and capabilities to achieve the goals she has set for herself when it comes to her passion. 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 LOUISE LAURINE MSIYADUNGU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. University of Malawi | Lilongwe, Malawi | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 15 & UNAI 9 " I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because I believe it will be an eye opening experience where I get to learn new ways of thinking and different skills as well as enhance capabilities that I already have.I believe it is a chance to put my passion that is there to serve people into action hence making an impact on the world.I believe no one truly has it all and so being a Fellow will also expose me to people that have the same passion as me which will enhance every aspect of my life " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Green Legacy Project The Green legacy Project: Restoring forest and restoring life, responds to pressing challenges aligned with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). We have noticed increasing deforestation, depletion of dams, and rising hot temperatures, which have led to serious effects such as climate change and the loss of nature. To address these threats, we propose a community-driven approach that focuses on tree planting initiatives, awareness campaigns, and civic education. These actions will not only help restore damaged ecosystems but also empower communities to adopt sustainable practices, protect biodiversity, and contribute to climate resilience. About the Millennium Fellow Louise Msiyadungu is a determined,hardworking girl in so many aspects of her life including her education.She learns at University of Malawi and is pursuing her social sciences degree in gender studies. Louise was born in Malawi,Blantyre and has lived in this city for all her life, she just moves from town to town within it.She has for the past 2 years developed a passion in making the world a better place socially. Mostly tackling with vulnerable people that exist in the society which include women,girls,kids and the disabled. Louise has been aligning her passion with the career she's pursuing. She aspires to be a woman of the people,one that brings change and makes the world a better place.She aims to make the world a safe space for all by firstly contributing to the development of United Nations sustainable development goals. She is always putting herself to the test and willing to expand her skills and capabilities to achieve the goals she has set for herself when it comes to her passion. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

I am Khan Mehrab Rahman, an enthusiastic youth who is passionately about serving the society, great Communicater and a teamworker individual who wants to achieve his goals by moving step by step. 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 KHAN RAHMAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. University of Chittagong | Chattogram, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: Sustainable Rural Women Development In today's fast-changing world, helping women in rural areas is super important. These women face tough challenges, and our "Sustainable Rural Women Development" project under the Millennium Fellowship Program 2023 aims to make a positive impact Our adventure started by visiting a village near Chittagong University in Bangladesh. We had meaningful talks with the women, learning about their families, education, leisure, and health. Many women in the village lacked education and knowledge about health services. We emphasized the importance of children's education, community health care, and activities like farming and crafting for financial empowerment. To kickstart this, we gave them vegetable seeds and hens Our goal was to break the barriers these women face, promoting gender equality and supporting SDGs Goal-5. We believe our project can positively change their lives, providing not just financial stability but also self-reliance. We aim to break the cycle of poverty and inequality. Through this project, we not only uplifted rural women but also developed our own leadership skills, learned to respect opinions, communicated effectively, showed respect, and worked well in a group. Kudos to The Millennium Fellowship Program 2023 for giving us this platform to make a difference! About the Millennium Fellow I am Khan Mehrab Rahman, an enthusiastic youth who is passionately about serving the society, great Communicater and a teamworker individual who wants to achieve his goals by moving step by step. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Denis is a resolute Conservation Agriculture student, resolutely oriented towards eradicating poverty through the lens of sustainable farming practices. With an unwavering commitment to ecological agriculture, Denis actively pursues immersive experiences and expert guidance, with the aim of honing skills that distinctly intersect with poverty alleviation and sustainable development objectives. By astutely aligning these efforts with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, Denis emerges as a poised and proactive agent of transformative change within agricultural communities and the broader global landscape. 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 DENIS KWIZERA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture | Gashora, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 1 Millennium Fellowship Project: AGRILEAD GROUP At AGRILEAD GROUP, we empower farming communities to foster collaborative thinking to further drive workplace innovation. By closing the loop and leveraging ethical farming methods, we help businesses grow organically and nurture a consumer first mindset. Through consultancy and offering services on how to use available resources to boost agricultural innovative sustainable businesses along with methodologies of preparing and designing businesses projects for small-scale farmers wanting to start businesses. About the Millennium Fellow Denis is a resolute Conservation Agriculture student, resolutely oriented towards eradicating poverty through the lens of sustainable farming practices. With an unwavering commitment to ecological agriculture, Denis actively pursues immersive experiences and expert guidance, with the aim of honing skills that distinctly intersect with poverty alleviation and sustainable development objectives. By astutely aligning these efforts with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, Denis emerges as a poised and proactive agent of transformative change within agricultural communities and the broader global landscape. BACK Apply for the Class of 2026

Gouri.S is a hardworking,focused individual who believes that small actions could lead to big impacts.That is why she is working with cohort to implement a plastic recycle machine in their campus ,a project called 'rewind plastic' with the help of Millennium Fellowship 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 GOURI S, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. Govt. Model Engineering College | Kochi, India | Advancing SDG 12 & UNAI 9 " I believe if you want to change the world you need a group that thinks protecting nature and conserving it for the future is a responsibility of each individual.Millennium Fellowship is the best network that connects socially responsible people " Millennium Fellowship Project: Rewind Plastic Plastic disposal has always been a challenge for mankind. Due to the colossal quantity of non-degradable plastic on earth, it is impossible to completely evade plastic. So the only practical solution is to recycle plastic. To propagate this idea, we are in the initial implementation phase of the project which on completion will be the first on-campus plastic recycling unit in Kerala, India. The plastic collection will occur from within the college as well as the surroundings. This will be sent to the collection point of the unit and sorted. We are currently focusing on building 3 basic machines: 1. Shredder: The Shredder whacks plastic items into small flakes. 2. Extrusion: Extrusion is a continuous process where plastic flakes are inserted into the hopper and extruded into a line of plastic. Could be moulded into products. 3. Sheetpress: The Sheetpress presses shredded plastic into recycled sheets using a hydraulic press, recycling around 20 kg of plastic per sheet. As the quote says “Baby steps lead to giant strides”, we believe this initiative from our part could inspire more people, especially students, to reflect upon their social responsibility and collectively make the earth a better place to live. About the Millennium Fellow Gouri.S is a hardworking,focused individual who believes that small actions could lead to big impacts.That is why she is working with cohort to implement a plastic recycle machine in their campus ,a project called 'rewind plastic' with the help of Millennium Fellowship BACK Apply for the Class of 2026