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Praise Balogun is a determined young lady pursuing a bachelor's degree in microbiology at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Born and raised in Lagos State Nigeria, she has encountered countless number of unprivileged children within her immediate eviron and even beyond. This sparked in her the urge to make the world a better place for children. 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 PRAISE ADEBUKOLA BALOGUN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3 " A dream without work or effort will only remain a mirage, so I deem the opportunity to work with impact-driven team a push to making my dreams a reality. Being a Millennium Fellow helps me work with others to put a smile on people's faces by making a positive difference in their lives and communities, which is one thing I have always aspired to do. Reaching this goal gives me joy unfathomable. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Pad A Girl Project Pad a Girl Initiative (PAGI) is a project that is targeted to solving one of the sustainable development goals (SDG 3); good health and well being. This outreach is seeking to create menstrual hygiene and mental health awareness in adolescence, teach how to make reusable sanitary pads and also provide sanitary pads to the girls. About the Millennium Fellow Praise Balogun is a determined young lady pursuing a bachelor's degree in microbiology at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Born and raised in Lagos State Nigeria, she has encountered countless number of unprivileged children within her immediate eviron and even beyond. This sparked in her the urge to make the world a better place for children. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Yutong Qian is a sophomore from China, studying economics, diplomacy, international governance, and public policy at Peking University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, and Keele University. She believes that social innovation and the connection between humans remain an effective way to find a sense of order in a chaotic world. 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 YUTONG QIAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Beijing Foreign Studies University | Beijing, China | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: The Wind in the Willows Our project is to build a workshop for both autistic and visually impaired children, to make them “be heard and be seen”. It is a platform combines both acoustic and visual aid for the children, with podcast about them and other relevant parties (Parents, organizations, schools), merch made from their works of art selling among university students, and voluntary companionship with them. About the Millennium Fellow Yutong Qian is a sophomore from China, studying economics, diplomacy, international governance, and public policy at Peking University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, and Keele University. She believes that social innovation and the connection between humans remain an effective way to find a sense of order in a chaotic world. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Josephine Munene is a 3rd year International Relations student at United States International University Africa located in Kenya. She is passionate about women and children's rights, especially with regards to protecting them from violence and abuse, be it physically, mentally or emotionally. She aspires to be able to create a safe environment within her community and further cooperate with larger organizations in order to have a larger and far reaching impact. Gender equality is the SGD that resonates the most with her hence the chosen 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 JOSEPHINE MUNENE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. United States International University Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 6 Millennium Fellowship Project: Voices of The Unheard My project centers on gender inequality and violence, specifically focusing on women and children, however not excluding the young men who suffer as well. My ultimate goal is to create a safe environment for all and end all forms of GBV. About the Millennium Fellow Josephine Munene is a 3rd year International Relations student at United States International University Africa located in Kenya. She is passionate about women and children's rights, especially with regards to protecting them from violence and abuse, be it physically, mentally or emotionally. She aspires to be able to create a safe environment within her community and further cooperate with larger organizations in order to have a larger and far reaching impact. Gender equality is the SGD that resonates the most with her hence the chosen project. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Harrison Davida is a young determined lady, who is a medical student currently in her 400level in Afe babalola university. She was born and raised in Nigeria, port Harcourt to be precise. She is all about the wellbeing of her people, she loves to help the needy, the widow and widowers. Not only that she is also all about bringing people to Christ. Davida has a loving spirit and is open to learning always. 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 DAVIDA EBERECHI HARRISON, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Afe Babalola University | Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 1 " Millennium Fellowship will help improve my already acquired skills and also to a create public awareness. It also creates an avenue to work with like minds for example with people in my campus and the different meetings we are going to have. I do the work I do is out of compassion and love for my people " Millennium Fellowship Project: Vidasons Home So this project is basically to offer service to the less privileged. Basically a place where people can come for shelter About the Millennium Fellow Harrison Davida is a young determined lady, who is a medical student currently in her 400level in Afe babalola university. She was born and raised in Nigeria, port Harcourt to be precise. She is all about the wellbeing of her people, she loves to help the needy, the widow and widowers. Not only that she is also all about bringing people to Christ. Davida has a loving spirit and is open to learning always. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Ajibade Ismail Ayobami by name, a passionate and enthusiastic individual interested in changing and making the society a better place. A scout leader and volunteer with over 12+ years in rendering community services and training younger ones how to be self reliance and responsible. I'll be through with my first degree in Rivers State University as a Marine Engineer. In order to achieve a better society, individuals need to work on themselves. 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 ISMAIL AJIBADE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Rivers State University | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Stop The Spread This Project aims to reduce the spread of HIV amongst undergraduate students In the Rivers state university (RSU) as an extension to the communities represented. It would address key issues as it pertains with HIV transmission such as prevention of mother-to-child transmission as well as working in line with the 95- 95- 95 goal. About the Millennium Fellow Ajibade Ismail Ayobami by name, a passionate and enthusiastic individual interested in changing and making the society a better place. A scout leader and volunteer with over 12+ years in rendering community services and training younger ones how to be self reliance and responsible. I'll be through with my first degree in Rivers State University as a Marine Engineer. In order to achieve a better society, individuals need to work on themselves. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Obasola Temitope Victoria is a Child Counselling Enthusiast currently studying chemistry at Lagos State University. She has an ardent desire for the emotional and social development of children and Young adults. She is an advocate for effective and intentional parenting because she values the act of eliminating hostile environments and creating environments where a child's voice can be heard. Due to her passion to impact lives positively, she loves to volunteer for social impact campaigns and she is also a member of SDGsACT LASU ( Sustainable Development Goals Awareness Campaign Tour Lagos State University) 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 TEMITOPE VICTORIA OBASOLA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Lagos State University | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 " I believe it is a moral obligation to impact lives positively by creating a better world. I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it is my passion to enhance sustainability through Humanitarian Action. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Brain In Chains "The Brain In Chains" project is a social outreach campaign against Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse. The team will host events reaching out to people by emphasizing on the hazards of Irresponsible Drug Administration. The event will be addressing factors that influence the levels and patterns of Substance Abuse and the related harm it can cause to the body and mind. They are also enhancing policies (According to WHO guidelines) that can significantly reduce the public health problems attributable to Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse. Most importantly, they will be working towards restoration of health in Affected Individuals by introspecting and taking record of individuals who have stopped unhealthy practices towards substance and drug intake About the Millennium Fellow Obasola Temitope Victoria is a Child Counselling Enthusiast currently studying chemistry at Lagos State University. She has an ardent desire for the emotional and social development of children and Young adults. She is an advocate for effective and intentional parenting because she values the act of eliminating hostile environments and creating environments where a child's voice can be heard. Due to her passion to impact lives positively, she loves to volunteer for social impact campaigns and she is also a member of SDGsACT LASU ( Sustainable Development Goals Awareness Campaign Tour Lagos State University) BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

I am Sae Gaidhane, a third year student at NLUD 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 SAE MANGESH GAIDHANE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. National Law University Delhi | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 10, SDG 16 & UNAI 6 " To make a change in this world " Millennium Fellowship Project: Sweekriti: Consent for All Survey regarding perceptions around marital rape and interviews with experts revealed that while it is quite important to criminalise marital rape to change the perception that women are property of men, it is important to criminalise it in such a manner that women are not victimised a second time since many wives would not want their husbands, who are often the sole bread-earners in the family to be arrested About the Millennium Fellow I am Sae Gaidhane, a third year student at NLUD BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Suraksha Vinod is an enthusiastic, proficient, and resourceful individual, currently pursuing her B. Tech degree in Biotechnology at PES University. She organized her first online campaign while still in school, which evidently, set her passion for social causes ablaze and kick-started her journey on the same. Taking pride in lending a helping hand and making use of the various opportunities presented to her, she hopes to make positive differences in the world. 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 SURAKSHA VINOD, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. PES University | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6 " Being a Millennium Fellow is being part of an international community of passionate, like-minded individuals taking on global challenges and hoping to make a positive impact in the world; and really, who wouldn’t be elated when awarded with an opportunity like this? " Millennium Fellowship Project: Know Your Body Project Know Your Body (abbreviated as KYB) is an online group project that serves to push the agenda for empowering the less privileged – assigned female at birth (AFAB people), women, and LGBTQ+ individuals through education, mainly that of their body so they can be confident with who they are. About the Millennium Fellow Suraksha Vinod is an enthusiastic, proficient, and resourceful individual, currently pursuing her B. Tech degree in Biotechnology at PES University. She organized her first online campaign while still in school, which evidently, set her passion for social causes ablaze and kick-started her journey on the same. Taking pride in lending a helping hand and making use of the various opportunities presented to her, she hopes to make positive differences in the world. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Hunu Gwatana is a bright and young globally competitive final year medical and surgery student at the prestigious Afebabalola University. She was born in Abuja Nigeria, resides in Lokoja, Kogi state and is currently studying in Ekiti state, Nigeria. A patriotic citizen, willing to extend this beyond the shores of her country. For as long as she could remember, Hunu has always been passionate about fostering innovations, soaring beyond limitations and ensuring a clean and safe environment. This drive translated itself into Hunu’s engagement in the international community, to foster her continuous global dedication to such social actions. In her high school and currently college years, she has participated in various awareness programs which she plans to continue in the future. Hunu aspires to be in a professional field where she can cultivate these advocacies further and provide her own contribution in 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 HUNU HANNAH GWATANA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Afe Babalola University Ido | Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3 " "Ideas, hard work and collaborative efforts in a good working system fuels the birth of great innovations. With Millennium fellowship, an already good working system and a breathing ground for collaborations with other conveners, achieving great innovations is highly feasible, and I look forward to setting and attaining goals in this network." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Iya at'omo- Mother and Child Iya'at omo is a project coined from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, which means "mother and child." It primarily targets women and mothers. This study primarily targeted a subgroup of the population in Ido Ekiti, Nigeria. This initiative was completed by organizing health seminars for women and sharing brochures to effectively spread knowledge. About the Millennium Fellow Hunu Gwatana is a bright and young globally competitive final year medical and surgery student at the prestigious Afebabalola University. She was born in Abuja Nigeria, resides in Lokoja, Kogi state and is currently studying in Ekiti state, Nigeria. A patriotic citizen, willing to extend this beyond the shores of her country. For as long as she could remember, Hunu has always been passionate about fostering innovations, soaring beyond limitations and ensuring a clean and safe environment. This drive translated itself into Hunu’s engagement in the international community, to foster her continuous global dedication to such social actions. In her high school and currently college years, she has participated in various awareness programs which she plans to continue in the future. Hunu aspires to be in a professional field where she can cultivate these advocacies further and provide her own contribution in the United nation’s sustainable goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Mahi is a determined and brilliant student of psychology student studying at Christ Deemed to be University, Delhi NCR. She has always been passionate about working for the society. During her first year she started doing community service which was a life changing experience for her. The new experience motivated her to work for a bigger cause and now she is constantly trying to be a part of the society and working for it. She is a part of Center for Social Action, a University level organisation that aims to work towards various societal evils. She has always tried to organize or be a part of the events that creates an impact. 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 MAHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Christ (Deemed To Be University) Delhi NCR Campus | Ghaziabad, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 1, SDG 3 & UNAI 3 " My greatest strengths are my creativity and problem solving skills. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Samvardhan Project Samvardhan focuses on creating opportunities for holistic growth among underprivileged communities, particularly children and youth. Through interactive workshops and activities, the project emphasizes skill development, educational enrichment, and mental well-being. It aims to nurture creativity, foster self-reliance, and provide participants with tools to build a sustainable livelihood. The initiative prioritizes hands-on engagement to ensure a long-term positive impact. About the Millennium Fellow Mahi is a determined and brilliant student of psychology student studying at Christ Deemed to be University, Delhi NCR. She has always been passionate about working for the society. During her first year she started doing community service which was a life changing experience for her. The new experience motivated her to work for a bigger cause and now she is constantly trying to be a part of the society and working for it. She is a part of Center for Social Action, a University level organisation that aims to work towards various societal evils. She has always tried to organize or be a part of the events that creates an impact. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Ernest MUGISHA is a founder and Executive Director of different life-changing projects including PANGELASSA, that aim at improving the living standards of people specifically the undeserved community-dwellers. He has been working in and with several humanitarian projects for over 5 years and has contributed to the development of vulnerable people in his local community. He has also participated in different local and international programs that spark social impact innovations. He is currently a university student at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), where he is acquiring different skills to transform agricultural sector in Rwanda and beyond the borders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgRtG4Zzg4s&t=149s . 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 ERNEST MUGISHA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 8 " With my passion and drive to contribute to the improvement of human kind specifically the under-served community-dwellers, it is both an honor and a privilege for me to be part of the Millennium Fellowship for it will be a tremendous opportunity for me to extend my passion through interactions with other insightful Fellows, and sharing our diverse experiences in elevating our social impacts. Given my mission to transform the bright innovative ideas into a real thing to renew and impact the lives, to attain the optimal health, I see Millennium Fellowship as the boosting engine to accelerate the track to make my dreams a reality. " Millennium Fellowship Project: PANGELASSA REVIVAL My project aims at solving the problem of social exclusions in the communities. Based on living conditions of people in Rwanda,many are still under the line of poverty and there are other people who wish to help. However, they don't do so because there was no strategic way to do that. Recognizing this gap, we developed a system that will simplify donation process and enable communication between donating and receiving parties. It is a poly function system. It supports donation, management and communication processes. Depending on Rwandans level of understanding of what it means to help someone, we undoubtedly believe that many lives of people will be improved through this platform. Cuurently, more than a thousand people are impacted, and we hope to reach to more than 150 people through December. Our system is designed in a way that addresses every community meaning that it can be used globally where everyone can contribute to the improvement of human kind and yet every person will be positively impacted. See more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmmfAeY-ygo and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61yKU2Q976E About the Millennium Fellow Ernest MUGISHA is a founder and Executive Director of different life-changing projects including PANGELASSA, that aim at improving the living standards of people specifically the undeserved community-dwellers. He has been working in and with several humanitarian projects for over 5 years and has contributed to the development of vulnerable people in his local community. He has also participated in different local and international programs that spark social impact innovations. He is currently a university student at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), where he is acquiring different skills to transform agricultural sector in Rwanda and beyond the borders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgRtG4Zzg4s&t=149s . BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Oluwatomisin is a lady who loves God and committed to fulfilling the purpose He has for her. She is in her 3rd year studying Medicine and Surgery in University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She loves baking. She loves talking and listening to people and helping them in any way she can. She has a vision to help people in low income countries , children especially, to get the best health care service that they can. This is due to the degree of mortality from preventive and curative diseases like VVF, polio, measles, yellow fever etc. She loves meeting people. 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 OLUWATOMISIN ESTHER AGBOOLA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. University of Ibadan | Ibadan, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 7 " I am very excited to be part of the Millennium Fellowship because it affords me the opportunity to meet different people all over the world. I am also glad because I get to see the different ways like minded young people are changing the world. It also gives me a platform to contribute my quota to the Nigerian Community, by reaching out to people in low income countries. Thus, they can be enlightened on better health care practice and have access to affordable Primary Health Care. It is saddening to see children die from diseases they could have been immunized against. Or diseases like VVF (that is usually not the fault of the victim) that results in stigma even though it can be treated. How can these ones be leaders of tomorrow when they cannot even see tomorrow? It is a burden in my heart to try as much as possible and see to it that people live healthier lives. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Future Female Network. The team will pursue aggressive, interactive and targeted social media campaigns to generate ongoing conversation about Female Genital Mutilation and empowerment of the girl child. We will also engage with girls through our virtual workshops. This virtual program will include leadership, capacity building and hackathon. For the 4 months of the fellowship, we will organize bi-monthly virtual meeting/interactive session with key stakeholders to educate them about Female Genital Mutilation so they can continue to raise awareness in their local community especially in this unprecedented time. We will also link girls who are victims of Female Genital Mutilation and others who need some form of psychosocial support with verified online support platforms. The Impact We Hope To Achieve: The goal over the 4 months fellowship period is for the Future Female Network to implement two (2) programs impacting a total of 450 girls and women. Our QualifyHer Project will reach out 200 teenage girls in two selected public secondary school with leadership training, capacity building workshop and hackathon. Our EducateNotMutilate campaign will impact additional 250 girls and women through two outreaches to two selected communities, educating them on the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation and advocating for the right to education of the girl child. About the Millennium Fellow Oluwatomisin is a lady who loves God and committed to fulfilling the purpose He has for her. She is in her 3rd year studying Medicine and Surgery in University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She loves baking. She loves talking and listening to people and helping them in any way she can. She has a vision to help people in low income countries , children especially, to get the best health care service that they can. This is due to the degree of mortality from preventive and curative diseases like VVF, polio, measles, yellow fever etc. She loves meeting people. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Gavin Joseph Conway is a Junior at Bentley University who was raised in San Diego California. He is fascinated by different cultures and global conflicts. Gavin fell in love with Nonprofits while working with the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy when he was in middle and high school. He is constantly looking for ways that he can help improve society or the world. 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 GAVIN JOSEPH CONWAY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Bentley University | Massachusetts, United States | Advancing SDG 9 & UNAI 2 " I am excited to have the honor of being a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the ability to work with an incredibly diverse group of individuals who are all working towards the goal of making the world a better place. This Fellowship will expose me to perspectives previously unknown to me while allowing me to develop skills that I will utilize throughout my career. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Optimizing Impact through Virtual Gatherings The COVID-19 outbreak has forced many institutions' educational, business, government, and more to operate in a virtual capacity. While the world adheres to social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders, conferences, commencements, summits, and other knowledge sharing opportunities are now forced to happen over the Internet. Rather than accept that coronavirus will hamper our ongoing endeavors and welcome poorer outcomes, the Fellows aim to create a comprehensive guide for social impact organizations to host effective virtual gatherings. By researching best practices, gauging capacity, and learning from successful endeavors, the team of Fellows will position organizations to thrive in virtual events, taking advantage of unique opportunities available in the virtual space. In doing so, these organizations can build their own capacity to advance progress toward Sustainable Development Goals. About the Millennium Fellow Gavin Joseph Conway is a Junior at Bentley University who was raised in San Diego California. He is fascinated by different cultures and global conflicts. Gavin fell in love with Nonprofits while working with the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy when he was in middle and high school. He is constantly looking for ways that he can help improve society or the world. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Suzzel Joli Alberto is a first-generation American and college student born to Political refugees from Cuba. She is a Speech and hearing major, a political science minor. She aspires to earn a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience and carry out research pertaining to communicative disorders. Born and raised in Southern California, she was brought up with American and Cuban traditions. With pride in her heritage, Suzzel has always been an advocate for embracing our differences. Her enthusiasm for democracy started at a young age when it came to her attention that her elementary school did not have a student government. She was the founder and president at age 9. She continued in student government through all her high school years. At age 16 she was a representative for California at the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. Enlightened by all she learned, she came back to school and began an equal rights club with guidance from the National Organization for Women. No matter where in life Suzzel has been, she has always strived to help all voices to be heard and will continue this mission in all her future endeavors. 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 SUZZEL JOLI ALBERTO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Arizona State University | Arizona, United States | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 7 " “Embracing differences, and learning from an array of academic and life lessons are what fuel my passions. As a part of the Millennium Fellowship, I look forward to broadening my perspective as I learn from every experience and interaction. This experience is a privilege and honor as a first-generation college student.” " Millennium Fellowship Project: Med Speak! In a world with thousands of languages and differing dialects, having your voice heard can get lost in translation. When it comes to healthcare, this should not get in the way of being able to properly care for patients. Med Speak is a narrative visualization app that can help physicians, specialists, and patients ensure the best medical practices are at hand. While there are some programs out there for similar reasons, I believe a visual-based app can be more effective. This app will not only be for patients to communicate with physicians but for physicians to be able to explain procedures and plans of treatment as well. Patients can have it on their personal smart devices or medical offices can upload it to tablets that are mobile and can be easily accessible. It will be designed for communicative purposes in a similar manner to assistive technology for nonverbal peoples; i.e. nonverbal autistic. The app will be simple to navigate. About the Millennium Fellow Suzzel Joli Alberto is a first-generation American and college student born to Political refugees from Cuba. She is a Speech and hearing major, a political science minor. She aspires to earn a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience and carry out research pertaining to communicative disorders. Born and raised in Southern California, she was brought up with American and Cuban traditions. With pride in her heritage, Suzzel has always been an advocate for embracing our differences. Her enthusiasm for democracy started at a young age when it came to her attention that her elementary school did not have a student government. She was the founder and president at age 9. She continued in student government through all her high school years. At age 16 she was a representative for California at the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. Enlightened by all she learned, she came back to school and began an equal rights club with guidance from the National Organization for Women. No matter where in life Suzzel has been, she has always strived to help all voices to be heard and will continue this mission in all her future endeavors. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Nargish Patwoary is a student attending Arizona State University and is studying Biomedical Sciences to pursue a career in medicine as a physician in the world of global or public health. She's passionate in challenging the current state of inequitable and non-comprehensive healthcare by promoting the need for cultural-humility, education and accessibility through her community involvement. Nargish is currently involved in several organizations (Secretary of American Medical Student Association, ASU's Women's Coalition, Committee for Campus Inclusion) and clinics (Phoenix Allies for Community Health, Refugee Women's Health Clinic) that combat systemic oppression and social disparities faced by local communities within the realm of health and medicine. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2019 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2019, over 7,000 young leaders applied to join the Class of 2019 on 1,209 campuses across 135 nations. 69 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 805 Millennium Fellows. During the Millennium Fellowship, Millennium Fellows' dedicated 96,705 hours and their 422 unique projects positively impacted the lives of 564,366 people worldwide. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT NARGISH SULTANA PATWOARY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2019. Arizona State University | Arizona, United States | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6 " By being a Millennium Fellow and working with other Fellows, I hope to be influential in dismantling the culture of ignoring and creating injustices; and I can further that Movement in my work in the community. It baffles me how easy it is to be indifferent and not empathize with others. I intend to use this opportunity to discuss and work with other dedicated individuals to make sustainable changes in the world; and educate the dangers of inequitable and inaccessible healthcare issues locally and globally. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Phoenix Allies for Community Health Phoenix Allies for Community Health (PACH) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving health outcomes in marginalized low-income communities who have minimal access to primary care. PACH is a volunteer-run free primary care clinic in Phoenix, servicing the uninsured. PACH has remained financially sustainable as a volunteer-run free clinic for the past six years, funded solely by individual donations and the proceeds from fundraising events and selling PACH merchandise. Medical professionals throughout Maricopa County donate their services to provide quality healthcare to the uninsured and medically-marginalized. This robust referral network provides low cost or free specialty care when needed. PACH is a humanitarian effort to restore the human right to be healthy. Measurable goals for the remainder of the year include more free film-screenings and discussions surrounding community health issues, a stronger presence at Arizona State University and partaking in multiple public speaking events and conferences. About the Millennium Fellow Nargish Patwoary is a student attending Arizona State University and is studying Biomedical Sciences to pursue a career in medicine as a physician in the world of global or public health. She's passionate in challenging the current state of inequitable and non-comprehensive healthcare by promoting the need for cultural-humility, education and accessibility through her community involvement. Nargish is currently involved in several organizations (Secretary of American Medical Student Association, ASU's Women's Coalition, Committee for Campus Inclusion) and clinics (Phoenix Allies for Community Health, Refugee Women's Health Clinic) that combat systemic oppression and social disparities faced by local communities within the realm of health and medicine. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

I'm salieu Alvin koroma a final year student at Fourah Bay college University of Sierra Leone reading Geology. 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 SALIEU ALVIN KOROMA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Fourah Bay College | Freetown, Sierra Leone | Advancing SDG 11 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: My Community My Responsibility Waste Management and sanitation is a major problem in Sierra Leone and the fact here is, many areas are challenged in maintaining proper waste management and proper sanitation, which leads to many health diseases. Most of the public places like schools, universities, our local communities, beaches and many more and not in good conditions and this is putting many lives at risk. If we are the users of these areas, it means we have greater responsibilities. To take up action now, and to influence others to know that it's everyones responsibility to ensure we keep our environment clean. This project was titled MY COMMUNITY MY RESPONSIBILITY and in our local dialect MI COMMUNITY MI RESPONSIBILITY. We have embarked on cleaning, raising awareness through flayers, sensitization videos and Engaged three Media (radio institutions in Sierra Leone, to talk on the Fellowship, proper waste management and sanitation and the responsibilities of governments and citizens. About the Millennium Fellow I'm salieu Alvin koroma a final year student at Fourah Bay college University of Sierra Leone reading Geology. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Kazeem Aminat Olasubomi She is 3rd year Medical student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State. She is a native of Iseyin, Oyo State Nigeria. Aminat is a trained fashion designer and a content creator. She has anchored her very own podcast ( Insight with Bomi podcast) which currently has 3 recorded episodes. The podcast aims to address common issues facing the community around her and the country at large. She is passionate about impacting her community through active and purposeful volunteerism. She believes in the power of the youth population as a driving force for positive change. 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 AMINAT KAZEEM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3 Millennium Fellowship Project: Drug and Substance Abuse Awareness Our Millennium Fellowship project aims to address the critical issue of drug and substance abuse among secondary school students. We plan to conduct engaging and informative interactive sessions at a local secondary school, specifically targeting students in both the Junior and Senior Classes. During these sessions, our team will deliver impactful presentations, sharing eye-opening statistics and facts about how drug and substance abuse has adversely affected numerous lives. The goal is to raise awareness among students about the severe consequences of such behaviors. Through open discussions and Q&A sessions, we aim to create a safe space for students to express their concerns, ask questions, and share their perspectives on this prevalent issue. By fostering a dialogue, we hope to empower these young minds with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and resist the pressures of drug and substance abuse.In addition to the interactive sessions, we plan to provide resources and support networks for students who may be dealing with or have friends affected by substance abuse. Our ultimate objective is to inspire positive behavioral change, promote a healthier lifestyle, and contribute to the overall well-being of the school community. Through this project, we aspire to equip the next generation with the awareness and resilience necessary to combat the challenges posed by drug and substance abuse, fostering a community that values well-being and responsible decision-making. Awareness: Increase awareness among students in Junior and Senior Classes about the detrimental effects of drug and substance abuse through engaging presentations and discussions. Knowledge Transfer: Facilitate the exchange of information by sharing relevant statistics and facts, empowering students with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of drug and substance abuse on individuals and communities. Open Dialogue: Create a supportive environment for open dialogue and discussions, encouraging students to share their thoughts, concerns, and questions regarding drug and substance abuse. Resilience Building: Equip students with the knowledge and skills to resist peer pressure and make informed decisions, promoting resilience against the influences that lead to drug and substance abuse. Resource Provision: Provide students with accessible resources and support networks, ensuring they have the necessary tools to seek help or assist their peers dealing with substance abuse issues. Community Building: Foster a sense of community within the school, encouraging students to actively participate in the collective effort to combat drug and substance abuse, thereby creating a supportive and caring environment. Behavioral Change: Inspire positive behavioral change by encouraging students to adopt healthier lifestyles and make responsible choices, contributing to the overall well-being of themselves and their peers.Long-Term Impact: Strive for a lasting impact by instilling a sense of responsibility and awareness that extends beyond the project duration, creating a sustainable approach to addressing drug and substance abuse within the school community. Collaboration: Foster collaboration between students, teachers, and parents, establishing a united front against drug and substance abuse through shared responsibility and collective action. Evaluation and Feedback: Regularly assess the effectiveness of the project through feedback from students and educators, allowing for adjustments to ensure the program remains relevant and impactful. About the Millennium Fellow Kazeem Aminat Olasubomi She is 3rd year Medical student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State. She is a native of Iseyin, Oyo State Nigeria. Aminat is a trained fashion designer and a content creator. She has anchored her very own podcast ( Insight with Bomi podcast) which currently has 3 recorded episodes. The podcast aims to address common issues facing the community around her and the country at large. She is passionate about impacting her community through active and purposeful volunteerism. She believes in the power of the youth population as a driving force for positive change. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

My name is Nadeem and I was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. I lived my whole life in Dubai and moved to the states late 2016. My favorite thing to do is listening and making music. My interest in different cultures and traditions motivate me to visit and impact all people from around the world. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2018 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2018, students applied to join the Class of 2018 on 285 campuses across 57 nations. 30 campuses worldwide (just 11%) were selected to host the 402 Millennium Fellows in the global pilot this year. The Class of 2018 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. During the Millennium Fellowship, Millennium Fellows' dedicated 48,785 hours and their 214 unique projects positively impacted the lives of 393,449 people worldwide. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT NADEEM ABUHIJLEH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2018. Lynn University | Florida, United States | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 3 " I’m excited to work for the Millennium fellow because I believe it it a great opportunity to start achieving my goal in helping others worldwide. Especially with things we take for granted like food, education, Heath, etc. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Red Rocks Rwanda We up-cycle jean jackets and sell them for those who are interested, the money gathered in this specific period of time will go towards a school in Rwanda. We hope to continue working on this for the long run About the Millennium Fellow My name is Nadeem and I was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. I lived my whole life in Dubai and moved to the states late 2016. My favorite thing to do is listening and making music. My interest in different cultures and traditions motivate me to visit and impact all people from around the world. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Mr. Abdullah Al Noman is studying Accounting Information System in the Department of Business Administration at Dhaka International University, Bangladesh. In the past Mr. Noman has volunteered with the local community on various environmental projects. He was convinced that large-scale, more responsible and responsible institutions should act to deal with environmental hazards. He is working to get companies interested in sustainable accounting. 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 ABDULLAH NOMAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Dhaka International University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 11 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: GreenSteps Environmental impact nowadays is a global concern; hence, a cohort of Dhaka International University has taken the initiative for a project named GreenSteps. It aims to mitigate impacts by creating awareness among the local community and stakeholders. The Greensteps cohort observes that due to unplanned urbanization and extreme usage of plastic, there is insufficient transportation. Pollution is rapidly increasing in Dhaka city, and local people are mainly affected by different types of environmental impact, which harms a vast majority of livelihoods. Moreover, it becomes one of the main headaches in our society. Considering this issue, Greenstep aims to reduce these problems by creating awareness among the local people. Greensteps is trying to build social networking to create awareness and reach at least 5000 people. It will work as a path to reduce the vulnerability of our nature. Our main focus is to create a sustainable community by creating awareness. About the Millennium Fellow Mr. Abdullah Al Noman is studying Accounting Information System in the Department of Business Administration at Dhaka International University, Bangladesh. In the past Mr. Noman has volunteered with the local community on various environmental projects. He was convinced that large-scale, more responsible and responsible institutions should act to deal with environmental hazards. He is working to get companies interested in sustainable accounting. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Kokole Wahid was born and raised in Uganda. He is currently a computer science student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology Kihumuro campus. He is passionate about advocating for equality for all in terms of knowledge and believes that education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. Throughout his academic journey, he has been dedicated to learning and growing in the field of computer science, and he aspires to use his knowledge to make a positive impact in his community 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 KOKOLE WAHID, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Mbarara University of Science and Technology Kihumuro | Mbarara, Uganda | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 12, SDG 7 & UNAI 9 " "Fairness and equality are important to ensure that even people in the most challenging situations can access relevant knowledge that can positively impact their lives and communities." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Think Global Act Local My Think Global Act local project is an environment protection project. My project is aimed at awareness creation to the perpetrators of climate injustices, the project goes forward to show people how they can come to the fight of climate action even at the lowest levels. From the smallest of not littering, proper waste disposal to increased awareness and uptake of other forms of energy for day-to-day living like cooking. I aim to call out my friends who litter and walk on the lawns, i bring awareness on environmental sustainable energy alternatives to my family, so that they don't cook with charcoal and firewood but use electricity. I ask people to carry a shopping bag to the supermarket so that they are not given more polyethene bags. train and support recycling ventures. I look at what is done globally, the work strategies and I implement them to my friends, my family, my club and university. About the Millennium Fellow Kokole Wahid was born and raised in Uganda. He is currently a computer science student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology Kihumuro campus. He is passionate about advocating for equality for all in terms of knowledge and believes that education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. Throughout his academic journey, he has been dedicated to learning and growing in the field of computer science, and he aspires to use his knowledge to make a positive impact in his community and beyond. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Khushi Srivastava is a dedicated psychology student with a keen interest in understanding the complexities of the human mind. She is passionate about engaging with others, learning from their diverse experiences, and exploring the practical implications of theoretical and philosophical concepts. Khushi enjoys deep discussions that challenge conventional thinking and aims to contribute to a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Her enthusiasm for learning and growth drives her to make a meaningful impact in the field of psychology 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 KHUSHI SRIVASTAVA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Christ (Deemed To Be University) Kengeri Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 7, SDG 13 & UNAI 9 " Hope is the very thing that drives me and my work. Being in the MCN will help me develop the skills and capabilities required to instill hope in everyone in my community to collectively lead us to growth and peaceful harmony. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Paritattva Paritattva is dedicated to building environmentally conscious communities through practical actions, awareness, and sustainable lifestyle practices. Our initiative focuses on creating meaningful environmental impact by equipping communities with knowledge and tools to adopt sustainable practices, thereby reducing their ecological footprint. About the Millennium Fellow Khushi Srivastava is a dedicated psychology student with a keen interest in understanding the complexities of the human mind. She is passionate about engaging with others, learning from their diverse experiences, and exploring the practical implications of theoretical and philosophical concepts. Khushi enjoys deep discussions that challenge conventional thinking and aims to contribute to a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Her enthusiasm for learning and growth drives her to make a meaningful impact in the field of psychology and beyond. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025