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Nafisah Adams, a 19-year-old data science student at USIU-A, is not only passionate about delving into the world of data but also dedicated to community development. Her drive to harness the power of data for positive change extends beyond the classroom, as she actively engages in initiatives that uplift her community. Nafisah's dual commitment to academic excellence and making a difference marks her as a promising and socially conscious individual in the realm of data science 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 NAFISAH ADAMS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. United States International University Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Royal Writes "Royal Writes" is an exciting and collaborative group project that I am spearheading alongside my fellow students on our campus. This collective initiative is a response to the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which emphasizes the importance of ensuring quality education for all. Furthermore, it aligns with the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) principle three, which advocates for education that is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. The primary objective of "Royal Writes" is to empower university students with the essential skills required to conduct thorough research and craft well-structured research papers. This endeavor not only imparts knowledge but also encourages adherence to the rigorous standards of academic writing. Through this project, we aim to guide students through the intricate process of academic research and writing, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in their scholarly pursuits. Our project encompasses various facets of the research and writing process. We will impart critical skills such as how to effectively cite and reference sources, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of academic work. Moreover, we will delve into the art of crafting an aesthetically appealing cover page, as it forms the first impression of the research paper. Additionally, we will assist students in perfecting the art of composing captivating introductions and conclusions for their research work. These sections are not only pivotal in engaging the reader but also in encapsulating the essence of the research in a concise and memorable manner. The significance of "Royal Writes" extends beyond the campus and academic settings. This project is a stepping stone toward bridging the existing gaps in academic writing and documentation. By imparting these invaluable skills to our fellow students, we aim to not only enhance their academic journeys but also contribute to the larger objective of achieving quality education for all. In essence, "Royal Writes" is a collaborative endeavor that embodies the spirit of knowledge sharing and academic empowerment. By addressing the core tenets of SDG 4 and UNAI principle three, we are fostering a more inclusive and educated society, one research paper at a time. About the Millennium Fellow Nafisah Adams, a 19-year-old data science student at USIU-A, is not only passionate about delving into the world of data but also dedicated to community development. Her drive to harness the power of data for positive change extends beyond the classroom, as she actively engages in initiatives that uplift her community. Nafisah's dual commitment to academic excellence and making a difference marks her as a promising and socially conscious individual in the realm of data science BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Bechara Saliba is a second year Industrial Engineering student at the Lebanese American University, passionate about entrepreneurship and physics. He is the Lebanese champion in Breakdance and hiphop, and he will be representing Lebanon in the World Folklore Festival in Cannes. Bechara is a committed man who focuses on self-improvement everyday via attending workshops, reading, taking courses, and training sessions. He aspires not only to grow on a personal level but to leave a mark in people's hearts and help others in his society. Hence through this project, he will be able to achieve his goal. After he graduates, Bechara plans to create his own STEM business and lead people to success. 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 BECHARA SALIBA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Lebanese American University Byblos | Byblos, Lebanon | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Mentoring The Future We are a team of university students from various regions in Lebanon, part of the USAID HES project willing to share with other students knowledge and experience that schools do not provide and that we've gained from the scholarship. Through our activities, our main focus will be on Education and Well-being. We hope to achieve this through workshops ( SDG related topics,Productivity,Self-care/help), orientations, tutoring, all aimed to help students be prepared for their official exams, university life and inspired to make the most out of their education by maintaining good well-being. We also plan to initiate fundraisings to provide for lebanese students better quality education, by providing school supplies adn organizing book exchange. About the Millennium Fellow Bechara Saliba is a second year Industrial Engineering student at the Lebanese American University, passionate about entrepreneurship and physics. He is the Lebanese champion in Breakdance and hiphop, and he will be representing Lebanon in the World Folklore Festival in Cannes. Bechara is a committed man who focuses on self-improvement everyday via attending workshops, reading, taking courses, and training sessions. He aspires not only to grow on a personal level but to leave a mark in people's hearts and help others in his society. Hence through this project, he will be able to achieve his goal. After he graduates, Bechara plans to create his own STEM business and lead people to success. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Anannya Moharana is an ambitious, courteous, and cooperative individual who aspires to make a difference in the world. She was born in the Indian state of Assam, and spent the majority of her youth in the Middle East. In 2016, she returned to her hometown of Odisha, India, to finish her high school education. Anannya has been involved in sports since she was in fourth grade. She enjoys sketching, painting, dancing, and playing musical instruments, among other things. Aside from that, Anannya has always been passionate about social work. During the Odisha floods, she lent a helping hand to a relief organisation. She hopes to contribute to many more of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2021 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In 2021, over 25,000 young leaders on 2,000+ campuses across 153 nations applied to join the Class of 2021. 136 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 2,000+ Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2021 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ANANNYA MOHARANA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. XIM University | Bhubaneswar, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6 " Compassion and kindness can help to make the world a better place. As a Millennium Fellow, I, along with a group of other individuals, will be one step closer to achieving this goal. Mental health is an issue that is less discussed, perhaps because it is not physically visible, but this programme will help it gain at least the importance it deserves. I hope that we will be able to make a difference. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Inaayat Project Inaayat is an initiative of students of XIM University, Bhubaneswar India; organised under the auspices and aegis of the Millennium fellowship, in co-ordination with United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). The project aims to advance Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good health and well-being and UNAI principle 6; commitment to human rights. The project name "Inaayat" is inspired by the team's noble intentions of kindness and compassion; realized by the trajectory of educational advancements and debunking mental health taboos. The team consists of Millennium fellows (from the Class of 2021), committed to educate, advocate and support the cause of mental health and well being (SDG: 3). Since their motto is "Your Story Matters", Project Inaayat creates platform for the students of the University and across to share their voices and organise awareness campaigning through webinars, competitions and interactions in their social channels. About the Millennium Fellow Anannya Moharana is an ambitious, courteous, and cooperative individual who aspires to make a difference in the world. She was born in the Indian state of Assam, and spent the majority of her youth in the Middle East. In 2016, she returned to her hometown of Odisha, India, to finish her high school education. Anannya has been involved in sports since she was in fourth grade. She enjoys sketching, painting, dancing, and playing musical instruments, among other things. Aside from that, Anannya has always been passionate about social work. During the Odisha floods, she lent a helping hand to a relief organisation. She hopes to contribute to many more of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Anirudh Chauhan is a promising and intellectually curious law student at the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Punjab, India. Born and raised in the scenic state of Uttarakhand, nestled in the Himalayan region, Anirudh brings a unique perspective to his legal studies. From an early age, Anirudh has been passionate about environmental conservation, rural development, and access to justice - interests deeply influenced by his upbringing in Uttarakhand. These convictions have shaped his academic journey and extracurricular pursuits at university. Throughout his time in law school, Anirudh has actively participated in moot court competitions, legal aid clinics, and environmental awareness campaigns, showcasing his commitment to practical legal experience and social responsibility. 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 ANIRUDH CHAUHAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law | Patiala, India | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 8 & UNAI 9 " Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it's a platform where my passion for environmental justice meets global collaboration. Growing up in Uttarakhand, I witnessed firsthand the delicate balance between development and nature. As a law student, I'm driven to bridge the gap between policy and grassroots action. This fellowship is not just an opportunity for personal growth, but a chance to contribute to sustainable solutions that respect both our legal frameworks and our planet. It's about using the power of law to create lasting positive change, not just for my home in the Himalayas, but for communities worldwide facing similar challenges. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Reviving Uttarakhand In "Reviving Uttarakhand: Facing Environmental Degradation and Community Resilience," the focus is on tackling environmental challenges through sustainable practices and empowering local communities. To make this project successful, I need support in the form of resources, partnerships, and expertise in areas like environmental conservation, policy advocacy, and community outreach. Others can support this movement by joining tree-planting initiatives, participating in awareness campaigns, and contributing to discussions on sustainable practices. Collaboration with local organizations, educational institutions, and government bodies would be invaluable. Together, we can drive meaningful change to protect Uttarakhand’s ecological and cultural heritage for future generations. About the Millennium Fellow Anirudh Chauhan is a promising and intellectually curious law student at the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Punjab, India. Born and raised in the scenic state of Uttarakhand, nestled in the Himalayan region, Anirudh brings a unique perspective to his legal studies. From an early age, Anirudh has been passionate about environmental conservation, rural development, and access to justice - interests deeply influenced by his upbringing in Uttarakhand. These convictions have shaped his academic journey and extracurricular pursuits at university. Throughout his time in law school, Anirudh has actively participated in moot court competitions, legal aid clinics, and environmental awareness campaigns, showcasing his commitment to practical legal experience and social responsibility. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Konyango Trezer Wanda is a smart competitive student of medicine at the university of Nairobi. She has always been passionate about matters relating to human rights and particularly mental health rights. 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 TREZER WANDA KONYANGO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Nairobi KNH Campus | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 3 & UNAI 6 " I am passionate about mental health awareness particularly among the youth as issues of mental health have not really been given as much attention as they need to be.I am excited to be part of the Millennium Fellowship as I believe I will be able to acquire more knowledge and skills I need in order to support this cause " Millennium Fellowship Project: HPV Awareness Project For Adolescent Girls My cohort and I have all at one point or another been to the Kenyatta National Hospital wards. We have all witnessed a lot of cervical cancer cases causing significant morbidity and mortality to women. We felt that a significant percentage of this was very preventable and we decided to start a project that involves talking to female adolescents aged 10-13 in the KNH pediatric ward and their caregivers and teaching them easy to understand ways of preventing such. The project entails educating them about HPV, cervical cancer and the vaccines available. We also have future plans to expand the project to schools and homes around our environment and hope to reach more women. About the Millennium Fellow Konyango Trezer Wanda is a smart competitive student of medicine at the university of Nairobi. She has always been passionate about matters relating to human rights and particularly mental health rights. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Palwasha is a young, bright and a very passionate individual. She has an ability to adapt any environment and handle any type of situation with responsive and enthusiasm. She is a law student at Khyber Law College, University of Peshawar and Golbal UGRAD grantee for spring25. She has worked with several organisations and has an experience of community development programs. She's also designated as "peace agent 14" of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Shaoor Foundation after attending a 7 days residential training. Palwasha aspires to become a great advocate of human rights and also achieve her status as the International Table tennis player because she has a passion for table tennis since ever and has already played on district level. 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 PALWASHA JAMIL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Peshawar | Peshawar, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 16, SDG 4 & UNAI 3 " Creativity and academics are to go hand in hand. I believe not only academics but extra curricular activities are also an essential part of a person's personality development. I'm a sports enthusiast who believes I can do anything and everything if I want to. This Millinuem Fellowship will help me develop and polish my leadership skills and help me utilise my abilities Ik the right direction for the right cause. I want to open an NGO and I believe this fellowship can help me achieve that goal because I get to work with like minded people that are also thriving for a similar cause. " 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 Palwasha is a young, bright and a very passionate individual. She has an ability to adapt any environment and handle any type of situation with responsive and enthusiasm. She is a law student at Khyber Law College, University of Peshawar and Golbal UGRAD grantee for spring25. She has worked with several organisations and has an experience of community development programs. She's also designated as "peace agent 14" of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Shaoor Foundation after attending a 7 days residential training. Palwasha aspires to become a great advocate of human rights and also achieve her status as the International Table tennis player because she has a passion for table tennis since ever and has already played on district level. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Noel Khasowa is an International Relations and Diplomacy student at the Technical University of Kenya. Noel is passionate about the empowerment of women, youth, children and marginalized groups through access to education and information. 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 NOEL MILLY KHASOWA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Technical University of Kenya | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 1 " Being a Millennium Fellow will provide me with a platform to work together with like minded youths to make a positive impact in our community and contribute to the realization of the SDGs. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Dialogue and Empowerment Forum The Dialogue and Empowerment Forum is a physical and online educative, informative and interactive space for young people. The forum will draw youth with various interests within campus, to discuss socio-political and economic dynamics in the country and how they affect us. The forum will also champion for economic empowerment to fight poverty and inequalities through highlighting the various opportunities available to youths; (scholarships, training and workshops, internships, grants e.t.c ) and encourage members to seize them. I envision that my project will positively impact 50 to 99 young people. The forum will mainly include my Fellow campus students at the Technical University of Kenya; most of whom I have interacted with during the course of my studies. I understand that despite the various opportunities available to the youth, most are not aware, while some are reluctant to seize them. The forum will spark conversations on political, social and economic dynamics in the international system; to enable us share ideas and beneficial information. About the Millennium Fellow Noel Khasowa is an International Relations and Diplomacy student at the Technical University of Kenya. Noel is passionate about the empowerment of women, youth, children and marginalized groups through access to education and information. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Sadia Jahan is a Department of Environmental Science student under the Faculty of Science and Technology at Bangladesh University of Professionals. Sadia is a passionate and driven individual committed to positive change and social impact. As someone who believes in the power of collaboration and innovation, I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to join the Millennium Fellowship Program. 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 SADIA JAHAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Bangladesh University of Professionals | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 6 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: Eco-Network Eco Network has been running a wide array of programmes & awareness campaigns for encouraging youth to engage in promoting the SDGs.Our Group also got an opportunity to engage in such an awareness programme in local government primary schools.We represented eco network in the " Clean Water & Sanitation Awareness Programme " in Digun Government Primary School,Mirpur, Dhaka,Bangladesh.As a part of eco network's mission, the Clean Water & Sanitation Awareness Programme was launched to address the critical issue of clean water access that was aligned with SDG-6,Clean Water & Sanitation goal. About the Millennium Fellow Sadia Jahan is a Department of Environmental Science student under the Faculty of Science and Technology at Bangladesh University of Professionals. Sadia is a passionate and driven individual committed to positive change and social impact. As someone who believes in the power of collaboration and innovation, I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to join the Millennium Fellowship Program. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Dagmawit Bedilu is a passionate advocate and trainer in sexual and reproductive health and environmental health. She was born in Ethiopia and currently studying medicine in Addis Ababa University. She has dedicated her efforts to promote awareness and empower individuals. As the founder of a volunteering group that works on women's empowerment and equality, she actively work towards creating a more inclusive society. Additionally, she serve as a capacity-building trainer for university students. Her unwavering dedication contributes to building a healthier, equitable, and empowered world through United nations sustainable development goal achievement. 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 DAGMAWIT BEDILU DINGETU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Addis Ababa University Tikur Anbessa | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 2 " Creating a sustained impact drives my passion on the change I want to create in the world. I'm excited to meet like minded individuals in this fellowship who aspire to have effect on the world through the work on SDGs and to work together by creating new ideas and innovations that will have sustainable impact in our community. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Shatter the glass Shatter the glass is a project that works on addressing issues about women empowerment, sexual health, limited access to reproductive health services for young women in Addis Ababa University and the community of Addis Ababa. The aim of this project is breaking the harmful social and cultural norms that restrict the autonomy of young women and empowering them to be the future leaders of Ethiopia. About the Millennium Fellow Dagmawit Bedilu is a passionate advocate and trainer in sexual and reproductive health and environmental health. She was born in Ethiopia and currently studying medicine in Addis Ababa University. She has dedicated her efforts to promote awareness and empower individuals. As the founder of a volunteering group that works on women's empowerment and equality, she actively work towards creating a more inclusive society. Additionally, she serve as a capacity-building trainer for university students. Her unwavering dedication contributes to building a healthier, equitable, and empowered world through United nations sustainable development goal achievement. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

I love learning. I love to better myself, learning new skills and information. I love literature, writing, and art. I am a bright, bubbly person who loves meeting new people and making people laugh. I wanted to become a Millennium Fellow so I could learn more about myself and leadership, and especially so I could learn more about the SDGs. In the future, I am not sure what I want to do career-wise, but I do know that whatever I do, I want to help others. 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 KAINAZ MEHTA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2018. Western Sydney University | Sydney, Australia | Advancing SDG 12 & UNAI 7 " The Millennium Fellowship is an incredible opportunity for us all to better ourselves and our world. We can all learn from one another as we develop our projects. I am truly humbled and excited to be a part of the Millennium Fellows, and to have this wonderful opportunity to help my university and our local communities. " Millennium Fellowship Project: P.E.A.C.E. Unlimited P.E.A.C.E. in Western Sydney is a strategy for Promoting, Educating, Awareness-raising, Campaigning, and Empowering individuals, groups and the community, around Sustainable Development and the capacity we all have to effect lasting, positive change. It is a framework for disrupting unsustainable practices and current ideologies within our University and the broader community. P.E.A.C.E aims to: PROMOTE via 5 identified internal media platforms targeting students (45,000) and staff (3,000). EDUCATE on current and future University and SDSN Youth initiatives including Responsible Cafes, Tea Bag Project, Plastic Lids installation and local High School Masterclass programs Raise AWARENESS across the 5 main campuses personalizing the SDGs to local concerns Create two CAMPAIGNS: Challenging the University to re-evaluate current policies, practices and values. Disrupt current unsustainable consumption and waste practices, i.e., single-use items EMPOWER students and staff by implementing a new initiative, installing environmentally fact-based challenges related to a minimum of 3 SDGs across 5 main campuses About the Millennium Fellow I love learning. I love to better myself, learning new skills and information. I love literature, writing, and art. I am a bright, bubbly person who loves meeting new people and making people laugh. I wanted to become a Millennium Fellow so I could learn more about myself and leadership, and especially so I could learn more about the SDGs. In the future, I am not sure what I want to do career-wise, but I do know that whatever I do, I want to help others. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Nebwa Yakubu is a fifth year medical student at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos. She hails from the North eastern part of Nigeria. She's Higgi by tribe from Adamawa State. Nebwa has always been a bright student evidenced my academic track record and has always been eager to do things that'll improve or impact people. She has held several leadership positions right from secondary school which includes house captain, head girl, class monitor, Lead program coordinator of Nigerian Medical Students Association Skills and Acquisitions program. She has organised quite a number of programs in line with the SDG list to impact other medical students in Nigeria. Nebwa, loves to watch tiktok at leisure, watch educational materials on YouTube, and watch movies. She's currently working on been a data analyst. Nebwa, has also in the past taken courses in Basic Life Skills and have been certified. Nebwa is looking forward to having an amazing experience with the Millennium Fellowship. 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 NEBWA KWABUGGE YAKUBU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Bingham University Jos | Jos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 1 " The skills I gain from this fellowship would propel me more towards making social impact " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Impact Project Impact has two arms supporting SDG 3 and 4. We've carried our awareness outreaches to a secondary school in our locale to teach on a number of health issues. The second arm is related to providing quality healthcare at subsidized rates to women and children within a set criteria in our vicinity. About the Millennium Fellow Nebwa Yakubu is a fifth year medical student at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos. She hails from the North eastern part of Nigeria. She's Higgi by tribe from Adamawa State. Nebwa has always been a bright student evidenced my academic track record and has always been eager to do things that'll improve or impact people. She has held several leadership positions right from secondary school which includes house captain, head girl, class monitor, Lead program coordinator of Nigerian Medical Students Association Skills and Acquisitions program. She has organised quite a number of programs in line with the SDG list to impact other medical students in Nigeria. Nebwa, loves to watch tiktok at leisure, watch educational materials on YouTube, and watch movies. She's currently working on been a data analyst. Nebwa, has also in the past taken courses in Basic Life Skills and have been certified. Nebwa is looking forward to having an amazing experience with the Millennium Fellowship. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Prajwal Gautam is an ambitious, passionate and dynamic person pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was born in a rural village some 100 km far from the capital city, Kathmandu. Though he was raised in Kathmandu, he has seen the hardships an ordinary Nepalese person living in a rural part of the country has to endure due to a lack of basic infrastructure. Having seen the hope for the upliftment of living standards of a community, Prajwal has the deepest desire to bring sustainability and make a positive impact on people's 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 PRAJWAL GAUTAM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Kathmandu University | Dhulikhel, Nepal | Advancing SDG 7 & UNAI 9 " The problem we are working on cannot be solved by a small group of people alone, so we will need every available hand and every available skill to make our problem heard. As Millennium Fellowship connects us with people from different fields and helps us gain skills it will be really helpful for us to make our problem visible to a larger audience. Coming from the same community will give me immense pleasure to bring some positive change to my community. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Aghni This project is based on educating people regarding clean cooking stoves. People in rural villages of Nepal use firewoods as their main source of energy to date. They spend around 5 to 7 hrs daily around 'chulo'(a traditional cooking stove which is placed in the centre of the kitchen cum living room). The 'chulo' used by them makes a lot of smoke which affects their health. The main aim of our project is to teach people about the improvised cooking stove which will not produce smoke and use fewer firewoods. So that we would reduce air pollution, reduce cutting down of trees and reduce lungs related diseases.We will host one-day seminars and workshops in the rural village of the central hilly region of Nepal. There we will make people aware of the health and environmental hazards of the traditional cooking stoves and why we should upgrade to improvised cooking stoves. We will also teach them how to install and maintain these stoves. For this, we will be collaborating with Kathmandu University-Integrated Rural Development Program and Nepal Technology and Innovation Centre. These said organizations will provide us with training on the installation and maintenance of improvised cooking stoves. We are also planning to reach out to Alternative Energy Promotion Centre for aid to distribute some improvised cooking stoves. About the Millennium Fellow Prajwal Gautam is an ambitious, passionate and dynamic person pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was born in a rural village some 100 km far from the capital city, Kathmandu. Though he was raised in Kathmandu, he has seen the hardships an ordinary Nepalese person living in a rural part of the country has to endure due to a lack of basic infrastructure. Having seen the hope for the upliftment of living standards of a community, Prajwal has the deepest desire to bring sustainability and make a positive impact on people's life. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Johnson Titus Bisani is a dedicated dental student at the University of Jos, driven by a passion for research, political leadership, and community service. With a strong desire to improve healthcare outcomes, Johnson founded the Medical Initiative Research Hub to empower undergraduates in research. He is committed to fostering collaborative environments, developing critical thinking skills, and addressing knowledge gaps. Through leadership roles and community engagement, Johnson strives to make a positive impact on society, inspiring others to join him in his quest for knowledge and social change. 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 JOHNSON TITUS BISANI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Jos Teaching Hospital | Jos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 3 & UNAI 2 " I'm thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because I believe that research has the power to transform lives and communities. I'm passionate about empowering others to unleash their full potential and create positive change. Through my work with the Medical Initiative Research Hub, I aim to bridge the knowledge gap and foster a culture of research excellence, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and just society for all. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Understanding The Rudiment Of Research Methodology This project tackles the problem of undergraduates feeling overwhelmed by research methodology, hindering their ability to engage in scholarly activities and develop critical thinking skills. The initiative aims to cultivate a robust scientific culture among undergraduates, foster a collaborative environment for exploring research interests, and enhance understanding of research methodologies, data analysis, and academic writing. Through virtual training sessions, researchCore empowers members to develop critical thinking skills, engage in scholarly activities, and pursue research projects. By demystifying research methodology, the project creates a more inclusive and diverse scientific community, driving innovation and progress in various fields. Ultimately, researchCore has the potential to transform undergraduates into confident researchers, equipped to tackle complex problems and make meaningful contributions to society. This initiative addresses a significant knowledge gap, bridging the divide between interest and action in research methodology. About the Millennium Fellow Johnson Titus Bisani is a dedicated dental student at the University of Jos, driven by a passion for research, political leadership, and community service. With a strong desire to improve healthcare outcomes, Johnson founded the Medical Initiative Research Hub to empower undergraduates in research. He is committed to fostering collaborative environments, developing critical thinking skills, and addressing knowledge gaps. Through leadership roles and community engagement, Johnson strives to make a positive impact on society, inspiring others to join him in his quest for knowledge and social change. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Ananya Rath is a senior at Delhi Technological University, India, specialising in Service Design & Strategy. Being a design student, where problem-solving and critical thinking are the crux of every topic, has made her passionate about driving innovation towards sustainability and building better communities. Through her project, The People Forums, she hopes to empower survivors of trauma into gaining agency in their stories and enabling them to improve corporate workplaces and make them more inclusive. After graduation, she hopes to study international policy and management and work with the United Nations one day. 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 ANANYA RATH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Delhi Technological University | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 8 & UNAI 7 Millennium Fellowship Project: The People Forums The People Forums is an endeavor to upgrade corporate wellness more scientifically and collectively. We will be training trauma survivors to lead topical HR development sessions as “human books” and lending them in 1-hour capsules for groups of 5-10 employees, in order to improve workplace environments. Backed by psychology and sociology research, by facilitating deep conversations with trained Trauma survivors, the system creates corporate workplaces that are otherwise stressful and competitive, compassionate and inclusive. About the Millennium Fellow Ananya Rath is a senior at Delhi Technological University, India, specialising in Service Design & Strategy. Being a design student, where problem-solving and critical thinking are the crux of every topic, has made her passionate about driving innovation towards sustainability and building better communities. Through her project, The People Forums, she hopes to empower survivors of trauma into gaining agency in their stories and enabling them to improve corporate workplaces and make them more inclusive. After graduation, she hopes to study international policy and management and work with the United Nations one day. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Vedika Sharma is a passionate student and an active social volunteer. She love to read and write stories, camp and hike and explore the world, all the while volunteering and helping others and focusing on her mental and physical health at the same time. 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 VEDIKA RAJIV SHARMA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Christ (Deemed To Be University) Kengeri Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 3, SDG 10, SDG 17 & UNAI 3 " I am excited to contribute more to my new society because after shifting to this city I have not been able to help out people much. I used to be an active volunteer in Mumbai and hope to go back to being it here as well. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Gyaan GYAAN is deeply meaningful to our community as it directly addresses a gap in education—preparing students with essential soft skills crucial for thriving in today’s world. High school students often face transitions to higher education or careers without confidence in public speaking, communication, or stress management, impacting their ability to seize opportunities and navigate challenges. Our goal is to equip students with these core skills, fostering self-assurance, resilience, and creativity. Through project GYAAN, we envision a future where students are not only academically prepared but also mentally resilient and adaptable, ready to take on both personal and professional challenges. We aim to nurture a generation that is confident, articulate, and capable of problem-solving, contributing meaningfully to society. About the Millennium Fellow Vedika Sharma is a passionate student and an active social volunteer. She love to read and write stories, camp and hike and explore the world, all the while volunteering and helping others and focusing on her mental and physical health at the same time. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

As a Psychology and Counselling major at the University of Hong Kong, Roni Lam is passionate about raising mental health awareness, enhancing psychoeducation, and initiating campaigns to help those in need. Inspired by her research internship experiences at several non-profit charitable organizations and university laboratories, she strives to reduce self-stigma of people with mental illnesses through fostering their self-compassion and self-awareness using evidence-based methods. She also hopes to develop resources to guide family members and friends of those with mental illnesses to faciliate more comprehensive support systems. With her creativity and determination, she seeks to build a community where mental well-being is a priority to all. 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 LOK YUE RONI LAM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. The University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong, China | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 10 " " With a passion for mental health and psychology, I hope to utilise my skills and knowledge to make a positive impact with other Fellows. I am eager to join this interconnected community with diverse culture, and I believe that through our different experiences and backgrounds, we can inspire one another and collectively contribute to our goals. " " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Mindful Project The Mindful Project is a peer support and self-evaluation project centered around the concept of self-compassion and positive psychology. Self-compassion is a concept which puts emphasis on being kind to oneself, recognizing that weakness is a part of humanity, and being mindful of one’s emotions. Positive psychology places emphasis on one’s strengths and potential to thrive. The project emphasizes the importance of being “mindful” of 3 aspects: one’s emotional state, one’s strengths, and others’ emotional needs. Hong Kong young people are currently under a lot of stress due to the pandemic, academic matters, and difficulty in employment. Self-help has also become particularly important during these hard times since young people often do not receive in-person support from their friends due to social distancing restrictions. So, I would like to promote different self-help measures to encourage their self-awareness of their emotional states and to help them realize their potential. Before young people can utilize different well-researched methods to improve their mental health, understanding emotional changes is crucial. This allows them to address this matter calmly without feeling confused or scared. Therefore, I would like to introduce different types of thinking patterns that will influence one’s emotional changes through social media, letting them know the possible reasons behind their emotional changes. This process can improve their psychological literacy and allow them to reflect on their daily emotional patterns. Afterwards, I plan to promote mindfulness practices and gratitude journals through workshops to further improve young people’s self-awareness as well as self-compassion. Mindfulness is the state of being present and being aware of one’s thoughts, feelings and sensations. The practices have improved people’s sensitivity to their own emotions, their resilience against adversities, as well as reduced their anxiety. Since it allows one to be present with themselves, it also improves self-compassion by letting one acknowledge without repression that their weaknesses are what make them human. Practices such as simple breathing exercises, walking exercises, and mindfulness eating are easy and quick to do, but are proven effective. Other than that, gratitude journaling is a great way to not only allow young people to use their creativity, but to also appreciate themselves more and understand their strengths. Gratitude journaling involves one jotting down the things they are grateful for every day in their lives, or to recognize their own achievements. This allows young people to realize their strengths, as well as increase their self-worth and develop a more optimistic view of their lives. However, they may be unfamiliar to both of these practices, so interactive workshops with practitioners of these practices will be a great way to inspire them to start the journey. Practitioners can convey the benefits of doing such practices and boost their confidence in using these exercises in their daily lives. To increase the appeal of these workshops, fun materials, such as glitter jars for mindfulness, and well-designed journals will be prepared. Despite the pandemic, peer and family support still remains an important element in eliminating self-stigmatization and improving young people’s self-love. While many friends and family members are eager to support their loved ones, they often do not know the means to do so. Hence, I plan to produce a manual to guide family members and friends on appropriate ways to encourage self-compassion and support their loved ones who may be facing emotional distress. Peer support can also be done through trends on social media, having mental health ambassadors on campus, and establishing a peer support network. For example, social media platforms can be utilized through encouraging social media users to start a 7-day trend, recording things they are proud of every day, and inviting their friends to do the same. This forms an atmosphere of self-compassion. A peer support network and school ambassadors can also promote self-compassion through exhibitions around campus, identifying those who are in emotional distress, and sharing of own personal experiences, such as coping strategies and the practice of mindfulness. About the Millennium Fellow As a Psychology and Counselling major at the University of Hong Kong, Roni Lam is passionate about raising mental health awareness, enhancing psychoeducation, and initiating campaigns to help those in need. Inspired by her research internship experiences at several non-profit charitable organizations and university laboratories, she strives to reduce self-stigma of people with mental illnesses through fostering their self-compassion and self-awareness using evidence-based methods. She also hopes to develop resources to guide family members and friends of those with mental illnesses to faciliate more comprehensive support systems. With her creativity and determination, she seeks to build a community where mental well-being is a priority to all. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Ryan Patrick is an industrious and dedicated student in Boston College’s Lynch School of Education. For Ryan’s entire life, he has been immersed in athletics. More recently, his focus has shifted from playing competitively to helping lead a group of younger athletes as a volunteer coach in the greater Boston area. Ryan is committed to ensuring that every child he works with is given the opportunity not only to play sports, but to learn valuable life lessons and have fun along the way. 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 RYAN PATRICK, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Boston College | Massachusetts, United States | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2 " I am really excited for the opportunity to be a Millennium Fellow this semester. I look forward to working with students from all across the globe, as well as those in my local community. Together, we will do great things. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Eagles for Educational Equity Eagles for Educational Equity is a Boston College student-led program that partners with Boston Public School students. Eagles for Educational Equity brings flexibility, an open-mind, and creativity to the college application process for students with higher education aspirations. In listening to student voices and acting in response, we hope to alleviate barriers and concerns to the college process so that students in the Boston Public School area can feel empowered in creating the future they want for themselves. We hope to reduce the education gap by providing resources to students who may otherwise not have access. About the Millennium Fellow Ryan Patrick is an industrious and dedicated student in Boston College’s Lynch School of Education. For Ryan’s entire life, he has been immersed in athletics. More recently, his focus has shifted from playing competitively to helping lead a group of younger athletes as a volunteer coach in the greater Boston area. Ryan is committed to ensuring that every child he works with is given the opportunity not only to play sports, but to learn valuable life lessons and have fun along the way. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Diego Angel Esteban Salinas is a man who want to encourage other people to be better, in a way that they can't see, nowadays working hard to achieve an internship whilst studying Software Engineering at CETYS Universidad. He was born in the Mexico City, now resides in Ensenada, B.C, Mexico. Recently, he realized that helping others in whatever way he can is what satisfies him the most 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 DIEGO ANGEL ESTEBAN SALINAS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. CETYS Universidad Mexicali | Mexicali, Mexico | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 3 " “Gifting love, kindness unleash a world full of creativity and understanding. I'm so grateful of being part of the Millennium Fellowship, I know that it will take my leadership to the next level, and I'm excited to share a complete different view of things.” " Millennium Fellowship Project: How Junk Food Destroys Our Mental Well-Being Last year, I realized how junk food affects our mental well-being. Sometimes, we wonder, "Why am I feeling anxious and sleepy?" but we don’t associate those feelings with what we’re eating. There’s a beautiful quote, whose author I don’t know: "You are what you eat," and indeed, we are facing mental health problems without even realizing that eating unhealthy food, with ingredients we wouldn't naturally consume, is a contributing factor. My project aims to encourage and raise awareness among students that the reason they may struggle to focus on their studies could be due to a small change in their diet. About the Millennium Fellow Diego Angel Esteban Salinas is a man who want to encourage other people to be better, in a way that they can't see, nowadays working hard to achieve an internship whilst studying Software Engineering at CETYS Universidad. He was born in the Mexico City, now resides in Ensenada, B.C, Mexico. Recently, he realized that helping others in whatever way he can is what satisfies him the most BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

I am Desire Sylvia Angwech an altruistic, compassionate, very empathetic and an assertive human pursuing a bachelor's degree in Public health at Gulu university, Uganda. I was born and raised in Kampala Uganda but now stay in Gulu due to my academic pursuits. I have always had a strong sense of understanding for any need especially if there's something I can do however small or big thus social impact has always been personal to me. Looking at the few Ugandan districts I have been in, one thing is certain there's always need with the so many knowledge gaps, ignorance, rigidity and misconceptions. Being a public health student, day in and out I'm presented with more tools to counter this because against so many things, social action is the best weapon we have right now even with things we can not bring about individually. When someone says social impact, three things which I'm very passionate about come to mind... prevention, promotion and restoration in line with SDG3: Good health and wellbeing. I'm constantly asking myself one question "so, what can I do?" as realization of my passion is on me where I'm to start from Local roots to global reach. This is one of the major reasons as to why I'm enthusiastic to be part this millennium global community working towards global progress and a better world! Thank you. 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 DESIRE SYLVIA ANGWECH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Gulu University | Gulu, Uganda | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 3, SDG 13 & UNAI 3 " All I have ever wanted is see need and do something thus my passion, my desire and sensitivity to promote the welfare of my community drives me to speak up where I need to, to interact, share my knowledge and experiences.. It's costs me nothing but brings me joy and satisfaction to make my mark towards a better world with my prime question "what can I do" to prevent, promote and restore in line with SDG3: Good health and wellbeing. Millennium Fellowship is opportunity to listen and learn, to realize my passion, to do something and consolidate as I'm committed to take action and making a positive impact on my university, the community, small business owners, even to lower education Institutions around thereby acting locally and impacting globally with my fellows at it too! Aligned with UNAI principles and SDGs this is why I'm thrilled to be part of the Millennium Fellowship to indeed increase my anticipatory " Millennium Fellowship Project: Teach-Each The “Teach-Each” project, led by Millennium fellows of Gulu university, aims to empower pupils holistically by focusing on health knowledge, career guidance, and environmental conservation. During this phase, we engaged over 300 pupils at Manuel Junior School, impacting their knowledge on personal hygiene, lifestyle habits to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and environmental stewardship. Key activities included health seminars, career talks, and tree planting. Four trees were planted as a symbolic and practical step toward environmental conservation. With minimal challenges, the project successfully achieved its objectives, and plans are underway to extend its reach to other schools in the community. About the Millennium Fellow I am Desire Sylvia Angwech an altruistic, compassionate, very empathetic and an assertive human pursuing a bachelor's degree in Public health at Gulu university, Uganda. I was born and raised in Kampala Uganda but now stay in Gulu due to my academic pursuits. I have always had a strong sense of understanding for any need especially if there's something I can do however small or big thus social impact has always been personal to me. Looking at the few Ugandan districts I have been in, one thing is certain there's always need with the so many knowledge gaps, ignorance, rigidity and misconceptions. Being a public health student, day in and out I'm presented with more tools to counter this because against so many things, social action is the best weapon we have right now even with things we can not bring about individually. When someone says social impact, three things which I'm very passionate about come to mind... prevention, promotion and restoration in line with SDG3: Good health and wellbeing. I'm constantly asking myself one question "so, what can I do?" as realization of my passion is on me where I'm to start from Local roots to global reach. This is one of the major reasons as to why I'm enthusiastic to be part this millennium global community working towards global progress and a better world! Thank you. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Evangelyne Eliason is a highly motivated senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Political Science and Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is greatly passionate about the intersections between social justice issues and implications for mental health among marginalized communities. Through her project titled 'Project Kind' she hopes to further highlight these issues while bringing a greater awareness to suicide prevention strategies. 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 EVANGELYNE DILLICE NANA AKESI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. University of Colorado Boulder | Colorado, United States | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 7 " Everybody needs someone to look up to, so that they can know that it is in fact possible to achieve the dreams being birthed in their heart. I walk through life remembering that fact and hoping that some aspect of my essence could be something that inspires confidence in someone else. That is why I am so passionate about improvign my skills and being open about my experiences and how they've shaped by understanding of the world in the context of the work I do. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Kind Project Kind is a suicide prevention and awareness initiative that targets mental health among students. Our purpose with Project Kind is to mobilize Kindness Warriors across the nation starting with leaders within college campuses and trickling through people’s respective spheres of influence. We seek to achieve this by educating people on practical ways to cultivate authentic empathy & give people the tools to put this knowledge to practice with Project Kind endorsed radical acts of kindness. About the Millennium Fellow Evangelyne Eliason is a highly motivated senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Political Science and Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is greatly passionate about the intersections between social justice issues and implications for mental health among marginalized communities. Through her project titled 'Project Kind' she hopes to further highlight these issues while bringing a greater awareness to suicide prevention strategies. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Jonathan Chilembo is a brilliant, young and countrywide competitive pharmacy student at the University of Zambia (Ridgeway campus). He was born in chama, zambia where he is living , and currently studying in lusaka Zambia. If we can trace back, Jonathan has been passionated about improving good health and well-being of people in the community especially with sexual transmitted infections and other infectious diseases affecting people such as tuberculosis and malaria. This significantly shows that Jonathan experiences in the advocacy and empowerment programs has made him become dedicated to social actions. Through out his high school years and now in his university years, Jonathan has been a leader and successful organized various health projects and well-being awareness campaigns of which through his leadership and dedication he wants to continue in future. Jonathan aspires to be in a professional field where he can initiate these sensitization and advocacy ahead and provide his own contributions in the development of the united nation's sustainable goals (SDGs). 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 JONATHAN CHILEMBO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Zambia | Lusaka, Zambia | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 3 " Creativity and open mindness , helped by the system thinking, drive my art and my work. Being part of the Millennium Fellowship will enhance the skills collaboratively. The skills and knowledge I gain from the Millennium Fellowship will make my social impact on schools and art communities more tangible and align with the UNAI Principles and SDGs. I am enlightened to increase my anticipatory competence by ensuring new ways of learning and creativity. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Substance use Kabwata Youth Friendly Substance use among the youth is a growing concern in communities in Zambia. Kabwata clinic in Lusaka holds Youth Friendly Sessions every Friday where different topics addressing adolescent problems are addressed. This project aimed to sensitize the youths at Kabwata Youth Friendly Space on substance abuse. Objective: To sensitize youths aged 15-18, who reside in Kabwata, on substance abuse. Progress and achievements: We were welcomed by a group of inquisitive and active youths, and successfully delivered our presentation on substance use. Challenges and solutions: An invited guest specialized in mental health did not make it as he had other commitments. We instead had a fellow member who is trained in peer education, mental health, and psychosocial counselling address them. Conclusion: Substance use is a growing concern which has also been noted by the youths at the friendly space. It is key for communities to have such talks as these to increase advocacy and train more peer educators. INRODUCTION Substance abuse is a well-known concern, particularly, amongst the youths in Kabwata. This propelled our group to embark on a project on substance use to sensitize the youths found at Kabwata Youth Friendly Space. On Friday 25th October, 2024, our team of eight members joined a group of twenty youths gathered at Kabwata clinic for their afternoon talk. A presentation on substance use which included, understanding substance use and addiction, the effects of substance use on the brain, the science of prevention, the reasons for abusing drugs and impacts of drug abuse was shared. In between the presentation refreshments were shared and a game of charades was played to make the people feel free and interact with each other. The talk ended with a question-and-answer session, and words of advice from a fellow team member who is a peer educator, mental health and psychosocial counsellor. OBJECTIVE • To sensitize youths aged 15-18, who reside in Kabwata, on substance abuse. PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS The program began at 14:30 hours and ended at 16:00 hours. We were welcomed by the staff and facilitator at the centre, and he youths at the centre were very inquisitive and actively contributed to the talk. By the end of the afternoon, we had successfully completed our project on substance use sensitization to the youths at Kabwata Youth friendly. CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS We planned to have an invited guest specialized in mental health to address the youths, but he did not make it as he had other commitments on that day. We instead had a fellow member who is trained in peer education, mental health, and psychosocial counselling, to address them. CONCLUSION Substance use is a growing concern which has also been noted by the youths at the friendly space. It is key for communities to have such talks as these to increase advocacy and train more peer educators. RECOMMENDATIONS More sensitization should be done on rehabilitation services as most of the youth have little or no faith in the effectiveness of it. Peer education programmes should also be introduced and headed by the clinic, to certify more youths as advocates of mental health. About the Millennium Fellow Jonathan Chilembo is a brilliant, young and countrywide competitive pharmacy student at the University of Zambia (Ridgeway campus). He was born in chama, zambia where he is living , and currently studying in lusaka Zambia. If we can trace back, Jonathan has been passionated about improving good health and well-being of people in the community especially with sexual transmitted infections and other infectious diseases affecting people such as tuberculosis and malaria. This significantly shows that Jonathan experiences in the advocacy and empowerment programs has made him become dedicated to social actions. Through out his high school years and now in his university years, Jonathan has been a leader and successful organized various health projects and well-being awareness campaigns of which through his leadership and dedication he wants to continue in future. Jonathan aspires to be in a professional field where he can initiate these sensitization and advocacy ahead and provide his own contributions in the development of the united nation's sustainable goals (SDGs). BACK Apply for the Class of 2025