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Daniel Miranda Duarte is a social entrepreneurship major whose mission is to empower people by helping them transcend limiting beliefs and create their dream reality. His passion revolves around self-awareness, self-enrichment, and psychology. Daniel's skills include coaching, teaching, and speaking. Since a young age, he has been intrigued by human behavior and dedicated to helping others recognize their gifts. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Rhode Island, he brings a unique perspective to his work in personal development and empowerment. 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 DANIEL JOSUE MIRANDA DUARTE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Lynn University | Florida, United States | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 4 & UNAI 8 " “I’m excited to be a Millennium Fellow because doing this work is my highest excitement: helping people navigate their minds, empowering them to find their own answers, and seeing their joy arise as they overcome mental barriers. I’m passionate about helping others discover their gifts so they can live a life of their highest excitement too. Becoming a Millennium Fellow will also allow me to expand my work, develop a strong network, and find ways to increase my impact on educational systems and build more peaceful, stronger institutions.” " Millennium Fellowship Project: DMD Network: A Community on the Path to Self-Discovery The “Find Your Mission” program is a self-development initiative designed to help individuals aged 14-25 discover their unique purpose, develop emotional intelligence, and overcome limiting beliefs. Through interactive workshops, personalized coaching, and introspective exercises, participants gain clarity on their passions, strengths, and life direction while learning practical tools for setting meaningful goals and creating a purposeful future. The program fosters personal growth, resilience, and community support, empowering young people to navigate life transitions with confidence and pursue lives of impact and fulfillment. About the Millennium Fellow Daniel Miranda Duarte is a social entrepreneurship major whose mission is to empower people by helping them transcend limiting beliefs and create their dream reality. His passion revolves around self-awareness, self-enrichment, and psychology. Daniel's skills include coaching, teaching, and speaking. Since a young age, he has been intrigued by human behavior and dedicated to helping others recognize their gifts. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Rhode Island, he brings a unique perspective to his work in personal development and empowerment. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Cécile Tuyishime is a dedicated civil and environmental engineering student with a strong passion for making a positive impact in their community. Balancing a love for the arts with a firm belief in the power of hard work over innate talent, she brings a unique blend of creativity and determination to her pursuits. With a focus on creating sustainable solutions and improving their surroundings, she is driven by her commitment to a better, more harmonious 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 CÉCILE TUYISHIME, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. University of Rwanda Nyarugenge Campus | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 1 & UNAI 3 | Emerging Technologist Millennium Fellowship Project: Breaking the Cycle My project proposal, which aims to address the issues of poverty and inequality in our community. These issues are complex and multifaceted, and they require a comprehensive approach that involves collaboration with local stakeholders and innovative strategies. The project focuses on assessing the extent of poverty and inequality in our community and identifying the root causes that perpetuate these issues. We will use a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods to gather data on poverty rates, income inequality, access to basic services, and other socio-economic indicators. Through this project, we aim to raise awareness about the impact of poverty and inequality on our community and develop a comprehensive plan of action to address these issues. We will work closely with local organizations, government agencies, and community members to develop sustainable solutions that empower individuals and promote social inclusion. This project aligns with the Millennium Fellowship's mission to promote social justice and equality. By working together, we can create positive change and contribute towards sustainable development. About the Millennium Fellow Cécile Tuyishime is a dedicated civil and environmental engineering student with a strong passion for making a positive impact in their community. Balancing a love for the arts with a firm belief in the power of hard work over innate talent, she brings a unique blend of creativity and determination to her pursuits. With a focus on creating sustainable solutions and improving their surroundings, she is driven by her commitment to a better, more harmonious world. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Théodore Nizeyumukiza is a critical thinker and student nurse at the University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and health sciences at Rwamagana campus. After graduation in Philosophy in Major Seminary Philosphicum of Kabgayi, he was passionated to impact positively the mind and the health of the surrounding community. Pursuing the Bachelors of science in nursing, Théodore has kept the personality of being problem solver and good leader. he has been a class representative since level one up to now with various witnesses and certificates. After he graduates, Théodore plans to pursue a master's degree in public health 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 THÉODORE NIZEYUMUKIZA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. University of Rwanda Rwamagana Campus | Rwamagana, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2 Millennium Fellowship Project: Live and Achieve LIVE AND ACHIEVE PROJECT this large project which is going to help street children to achieve their future goals. This project is focus on mental health of street children where we plan to councelling them maximum number and help them to find organisations that finance them to ward their future careers. About the Millennium Fellow Théodore Nizeyumukiza is a critical thinker and student nurse at the University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and health sciences at Rwamagana campus. After graduation in Philosophy in Major Seminary Philosphicum of Kabgayi, he was passionated to impact positively the mind and the health of the surrounding community. Pursuing the Bachelors of science in nursing, Théodore has kept the personality of being problem solver and good leader. he has been a class representative since level one up to now with various witnesses and certificates. After he graduates, Théodore plans to pursue a master's degree in public health BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Yvette Uwimana is a self-motivated young female whose passion aligns with anything about lifting herself and other underprivileged humans out of their shells. Yvette was born and raised in Burundi and is currently undertaking International Business and Trade at the African Leadership University, Rwanda. If Yvette had all the power worldwide, diversity could never be counted on to engender discrimination. Instead, a tool to accelerate sustainable creativity. Yvette will never close her eyes when her help can solve someone's issue. She identifies herself as an entrepreneur who aspires to make a meaningful impact on her community and the world. To efficiently achieve her goals, Yvette has worked hard toward her career goals and is even hungry for more. With ending poverty goal at heart, Yvette is eager to sharpen her business-doing, economic autonomy, and critical thinking competencies to achieve more promising projects back in her home country. 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 YVETTE UWIMANA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. African Leadership University | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 1 " The desire to become a Millennium Fellow is justified by my expectations to connect, learn from, and discover outstanding talents through this program. I believe that being part of the Millennium Fellowship program promises to add more value to my experience and competencies. I hope to boost my leadership and critical thinking skills that the world needs the most. In addition to learning from my peers and colleagues, I expect this will be an excellent opportunity to contribute to their growth. As an ambitious young lady with meaningful passion, I have got so much to offer and so many testimonies to share. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Soma Initiative Project The Soma Initiative project envisions a society where every child can access education. The Soma Initiative focuses on less privileged populations' financial barriers to education. The principal objective is to provide struggling students with the necessities they need to fulfill their educational aspirations. We identified that in our home countries, many families struggle to keep up with supporting their children in school. Therefore, we put our hands together to help those in need. About the Millennium Fellow Yvette Uwimana is a self-motivated young female whose passion aligns with anything about lifting herself and other underprivileged humans out of their shells. Yvette was born and raised in Burundi and is currently undertaking International Business and Trade at the African Leadership University, Rwanda. If Yvette had all the power worldwide, diversity could never be counted on to engender discrimination. Instead, a tool to accelerate sustainable creativity. Yvette will never close her eyes when her help can solve someone's issue. She identifies herself as an entrepreneur who aspires to make a meaningful impact on her community and the world. To efficiently achieve her goals, Yvette has worked hard toward her career goals and is even hungry for more. With ending poverty goal at heart, Yvette is eager to sharpen her business-doing, economic autonomy, and critical thinking competencies to achieve more promising projects back in her home country. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Priya Patel is a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte majoring in Mathematics. She wants to pursue a career in medicine and become involved in public health and health policy. She is passionate about bridging the socio-economic healthcare gap as well as mental health awareness and making health care accessible. 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 PRIYA GIRISH PATEL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. UNC Charlotte | North Carolina, United States | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 7 " I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow and be able to work with individuals from around the world with a common goal. I am so grateful for the opportunity to make a real social impact in my community. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Cloud of Witnesses Cloud of Witnesses is an online portal that will serve as a consortium for various stories and resources from our community. The webpage would address the problems that the team feels are important in our world, especially those issues that are currently being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These issues include, but are not limited to, racial inequalities, housing insecurity, mental health, and health disparities. On the website, the team will publish various stories that will provide personal perspectives and expert opinions to provide fact-based information. The UNC Charlotte Millennium Fellows hope to provide informational graphics, written/auditory advice, and videos with the backing of medical professionals and UNC Charlotte professors to increase awareness and lower mental health risks during and after stay at home orders are lifted. In addition, the team also seeks to launch an informational podcast accessible through our webpage, which will widen their reach. To ensure that the project is successful, the team plans to partner with not only resources from the university but within the wider community. To measure the impact, the team of Cloud of Witnesses will use Google analytics and monitor the website and social media platforms. The team envisions this outreach to be between 5,000 and 9,999 people who are positively impacted by the content shared on the platform. When people engage with the website, they will initially be asked to provide what relationship they have to the Cloud of Witnesses, whether they be students or reside in the Greater Charlotte area. About the Millennium Fellow Priya Patel is a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte majoring in Mathematics. She wants to pursue a career in medicine and become involved in public health and health policy. She is passionate about bridging the socio-economic healthcare gap as well as mental health awareness and making health care accessible. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Raymond CangKimVo (he/they) is a rising sophomore Teaching Mathematics and Theology majors at Loyola Marymount University. They care greatly about the intersectionality of sustainability, especially with environmental racism affecting poor people of color displaced by gentrification and poverty. 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 RAYMOND CANGKIMVO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. Loyola Marymount University | California, United States | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9 " I dedicate my work for all poor queer and trans people of color. " Millennium Fellowship Project: LMU Climate Refugee Awareness Initiative The Fellows focus is on the emerging climate refugee crisis, which encompasses people forced to move within their country or leave for another when climate change makes their home unlivable. They recognize and will address an absence of awareness, advocacy, and tangible action towards people's displacement due to climate change consequences. They acknowledge that climate change and the ensuing refugee crisis are big issues requiring multi-faceted solutions. To promote awareness and advocacy, the Millennium Fellows will host multiple teach-ins. These teach-ins will utilize an intersectional approach that recognizes climate change consequences are felt disproportionately by minorities, people battling cyclical poverty, and other marginalized groups. They will present crisis information on local and global levels and promote involvement in our campus demonstration. The demonstration will highlight PoC communities surrounding Los Angeles with inadequate access to clean water, a problem exacerbated by climate change. It will bring visual representation to the wide range of circumstances, including to natural disasters and desertification, that disproportionately force PoC and indigenous communities to migrate. The team will virtually campaign and sell fair trade items to raise money for the Environmental Justice Foundation to help immediately address climate injustices that PoC and indigenous communities are facing around the world. About the Millennium Fellow Raymond CangKimVo (he/they) is a rising sophomore Teaching Mathematics and Theology majors at Loyola Marymount University. They care greatly about the intersectionality of sustainability, especially with environmental racism affecting poor people of color displaced by gentrification and poverty. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Eke, Nnenne Florence-ayambem is a smart, innovative, and hard-working young lady gifted in counseling and advocacy. she was born in Nigeria and resides in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. she's currently studying pharmacy at the University of Calabar. she's passionate about the pharmacy profession, leadership, public health, research, and advocacy. She has participated in various outreach to feed the hungry, health outreach to distribute sanitary pads, even in remote areas. she aspires to continually be in a setting that will always allow her to cultivate and practice these dreams of hers as well as make great impacts while contributing to the development of the United Nations' sustainable goals and the world at large. 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 NNENNE FLORENCE-AYAMBEM EKE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. University of Calabar | Calabar, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 8 & UNAI 2 " I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because I will be opportune to contribute my innovative, leadership, and creativity skills to the Millennium Fellowship and also enhance and develop more relevant skills during my work with them. I'll also get to connect with great minds and build a good network. My passion to lead and serve and make the world a better place for all makes me always get involved in anything that will make an impact in the world in the lives of people. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Youth Build Up Initiative The youth build up initiative was birthed with sole aim of addressing the unemployability status of Nigerian youths after school having acquired the necessary skills in a particular field through empowerment, education and awareness programs. This Project aims at educating, empowering and creating awareness of the importance of soft skills for example effective communication, power of team work, empathy, conflict resolution when used in conjunction with hard skills acquired from school. This project is designed specifically for young Nigerians in senior secondary schools and tertiary institution leveraging on the wide use of electronic gadgets among this set of students targeted. The project seeks to promote the employability quality of students graduating from schools through build up of character traits and interpersonal skills that reflects resourcefulness, ethical behaviour, productivity, empathy making use of online seminars, online capacity training, online competitions using platforms which are easily accessible by the targeted population which will drive social impact in any field of work where the students find themselves. The goal of this project is to increase young school leavers suitability for employment in the global work/business world. This project will first target senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions in the city of Calabar, Nigeria. About the Millennium Fellow Eke, Nnenne Florence-ayambem is a smart, innovative, and hard-working young lady gifted in counseling and advocacy. she was born in Nigeria and resides in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. she's currently studying pharmacy at the University of Calabar. she's passionate about the pharmacy profession, leadership, public health, research, and advocacy. She has participated in various outreach to feed the hungry, health outreach to distribute sanitary pads, even in remote areas. she aspires to continually be in a setting that will always allow her to cultivate and practice these dreams of hers as well as make great impacts while contributing to the development of the United Nations' sustainable goals and the world at large. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Muhammad Salman is a dedicated student of Governance and Public Policy at National Defence University in Islamabad, Pakistan. He is deeply passionate about addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. As a native of Pakistan, Salman is particularly focused on the role that education and awareness can play in fostering environmental responsibility within his community. Through his project, he aims to transform his university into a green campus, where everyone is well informed about environmental issues and actively engaged in sustainable practices. Salman is currently working on a research proposal related to deforestation and environmental degradation. After completing his studies, Salman plans to collaborate with international organizations to further his efforts in environmental advocacy and sustainable development. 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 MUHAMMAD SALMAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. National Defence University | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 13, SDG 16 & UNAI 3 " The only home we have is "our planet" and I am passionate about work for its protection. Climate change and environmental degradation are pressing challenges that demand urgent action. I am eager to contribute to this crucial cause, and the Millennium Fellowship is a great opportunity for me. The skills and network I gain through this program will empower me to make a meaningful impact on the future of our world. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Udaan Our Millennium Fellowship project named “Udaan” focused on addressing key global challenges aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Our mission was to foster sustainable change by empowering underserved communities, advocating for climate resilience, and promoting a culture of peace and inclusivity. For SDG 4, we organized educational workshops on Resume Building, Artificial Intelligence, and Communication skills aimed at reducing disparities in learning access for marginalized students. These sessions covered essential skills like critical thinking, leadership, and digital literacy to bridge gaps in quality education. Under SDG 13, we tackled climate challenges through awareness campaigns and eco-friendly initiatives. Activities included tree-planting drive, interactive discussions on climate adaptation strategies, and organizing a seminar on Climate change. In line with SDG 16, we conducted community dialogues and advocacy programs to raise awareness about social justice, governance, and conflict resolution. Our efforts sought to cultivate safe spaces where diverse voices could collaborate for equitable solution. Our main goal was to bring awareness in our campus and work towards a more sustainable future. About the Millennium Fellow Muhammad Salman is a dedicated student of Governance and Public Policy at National Defence University in Islamabad, Pakistan. He is deeply passionate about addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. As a native of Pakistan, Salman is particularly focused on the role that education and awareness can play in fostering environmental responsibility within his community. Through his project, he aims to transform his university into a green campus, where everyone is well informed about environmental issues and actively engaged in sustainable practices. Salman is currently working on a research proposal related to deforestation and environmental degradation. After completing his studies, Salman plans to collaborate with international organizations to further his efforts in environmental advocacy and sustainable development. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Dev, a B.Sc. Mathematics and Statistics student,studying at St Joseph's University and is deeply committed to water conservation. His fascination with saving water led him to analyze water usage patterns through his statistical studies, developing models to identify and reduce wastage. Outside his coursework, Dev volunteered in environmental initiatives and promoted water-saving practices among his peers. His blend of academic focus and environmental passion made him a standout advocate for sustainability on campus. 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 DEV SINHA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. St. Joseph University | Beirut, India | Advancing SDG 12 & UNAI 9 " "I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because this opportunity allows me to collaborate with passionate peers and leverage my skills to drive impactful change, working towards a more equitable and sustainable future." " Millennium Fellowship Project: CARe-Clean and Rejoice Replacing paper and plastic storage containers and cups with ones made from bagasse, a byproduct of sugarcane waste. By doing this, we may lessen the amount of sugarcane waste that is discarded across the city and lessen the amount of biodegradable waste that is mixed with non-biodegradable waste. About the Millennium Fellow Dev, a B.Sc. Mathematics and Statistics student,studying at St Joseph's University and is deeply committed to water conservation. His fascination with saving water led him to analyze water usage patterns through his statistical studies, developing models to identify and reduce wastage. Outside his coursework, Dev volunteered in environmental initiatives and promoted water-saving practices among his peers. His blend of academic focus and environmental passion made him a standout advocate for sustainability on campus. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Hazel Chitere is a passion driven young lady who strives to impact the lives of those she interacts with. She was born in a small town called Gweru in Zimbabwe. She completed her primary and secondary education in Zimbabwe and is currently studying medicine and surgery in Malawi. Hazel is particularly enthustiatic in assisting underprivileged individuals in the society in as far as their health privileges are concerned; For example, she indulges in voluntary work at a local hospital in Gweru during her school holidays. She has a dream of establishing a cardiac center for treating economically challenged people. In addition, Hazel greatly believes in the importance of accomplishing tasks as -a team and finds it easy to work well with people regardless of differences in beliefs. 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 HAZEL TIWIRAI CHITERE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Kamuzu University of Health Sciences | Lilongwe, Malawi | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 1 " I believe you only live one but you get to serve twice. Service above self has been one of my core values as an individual. Therefore I am thrilled to get an opportunity to work with others in the service of those less privileged than myself " Millennium Fellowship Project: Dzuka Msungwana!- Girl wake up! Educating a group of girls aged 16- 18 about sexual and reproductive health rights as well as sexually transmitted infections and the sequelae of abortion. About the Millennium Fellow Hazel Chitere is a passion driven young lady who strives to impact the lives of those she interacts with. She was born in a small town called Gweru in Zimbabwe. She completed her primary and secondary education in Zimbabwe and is currently studying medicine and surgery in Malawi. Hazel is particularly enthustiatic in assisting underprivileged individuals in the society in as far as their health privileges are concerned; For example, she indulges in voluntary work at a local hospital in Gweru during her school holidays. She has a dream of establishing a cardiac center for treating economically challenged people. In addition, Hazel greatly believes in the importance of accomplishing tasks as -a team and finds it easy to work well with people regardless of differences in beliefs. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

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Ikongshul Deborah Agianiye is a fifth year student, studying for a degree in Computer Engineering, at the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. Academically, she's passionate about Software Engineering, especially the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Professionally, her aim is to empower people to surf the internet with confidence and security and contribute to the collective efforts of building a well-protected cyber space. She also aspires to leverage Artificial Intelligence in assisting Security Engineers as the solve Cybersecurity issues, so they can also focus on higher priority matters. Asides her academic and professional goals, she's enthusiastic about personal and social development, social justice and equity. She networks with like minded individuals to learn from their perspectives in changing the world around them, in their own little ways. She actively engages with people to connect the changes she wants to see in this world, politically, economically, socially and environmentally. 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 DEBORAH AGIANIYE IKONGSHUL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Benin | Benin City, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10, SDG 5 & UNAI 3 " It is our world, and tomorrow lies before us. Yet, yesterday and today could have been anyone’s—now or be anyone's tomorrow. We all have the ability to make our world a better place, and tomorrow a better day. Connecting with like-minded individuals at the Millennium Campus Network will grant me the opportunity to learn from their perspectives in making our world fair and connecting the changes I want to see in these young leaders, as they shape our world. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Fair Learn Fair Learn is a project dedicated to addressing educational inequities by tackling barriers such as unequal opportunities, and systemic biases. This project focuses on advocating for a fair educational system where everyone, regardless of their social, cultural or religious background, has an equal opportunity to succeed academically. The main goals are to address existing stereotypes, and advocate for inclusivity in learning environments. Fair Learn works to create sustainable solutions that impact educational policies and practices, and foster an environment where education serves as a true pathway to social development. About the Millennium Fellow Ikongshul Deborah Agianiye is a fifth year student, studying for a degree in Computer Engineering, at the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. Academically, she's passionate about Software Engineering, especially the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Professionally, her aim is to empower people to surf the internet with confidence and security and contribute to the collective efforts of building a well-protected cyber space. She also aspires to leverage Artificial Intelligence in assisting Security Engineers as the solve Cybersecurity issues, so they can also focus on higher priority matters. Asides her academic and professional goals, she's enthusiastic about personal and social development, social justice and equity. She networks with like minded individuals to learn from their perspectives in changing the world around them, in their own little ways. She actively engages with people to connect the changes she wants to see in this world, politically, economically, socially and environmentally. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Dennis Cherogony is an apt and avid learner building a career at the crossroads of Telecommunication engineering and Data Science disciplines. My areas of expertise include Python, SQL and MATLAB. I have worked on a range of projects in these areas and have a proven track record. I am responsible, take initiative and enjoy working with teams. 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 DENNIS KEMBOI CHEROGONY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Multimedia University of Kenya | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 7 & UNAI 10 " Am excited to try new levels of team collaboration to achieve the goals of the Fellowship. " Millennium Fellowship Project: KAWI BORA KAWI BORA is Swahili translation for Efficient Energy. My project is all about providing clean, affordable, and reliable renewable energy to local communities. The main focus is solar energy which has a huge potential here, because of the high temperatures and availability of land to set up solar farms. I am in the process of designing a smaller panel, that has two the capacity of panels in the market, making it more reliable to capture more energy over a shorter period and store it efficiently. About the Millennium Fellow Dennis Cherogony is an apt and avid learner building a career at the crossroads of Telecommunication engineering and Data Science disciplines. My areas of expertise include Python, SQL and MATLAB. I have worked on a range of projects in these areas and have a proven track record. I am responsible, take initiative and enjoy working with teams. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Florence Zhang is a sophomore studying political science at New York University Shanghai. As a Shanghai native, she is committed to creating social change in this city and beyond. Focused on equality in various aspects including education, gender, and identities in academic life, she is also eager to make actions. Her project aims at guiding migrant students in their education and career paths, with a wish to eliminate inequality in education. With a strong drive to foster positive social impact in fields relating equality, Florence's journey is just starting. 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 FLORENCE ZHANG, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. New York University Shanghai | Shanghai, China | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3 Millennium Fellowship Project: They Deserve More Promising Futures We noticed that children in migrant families in Shanghai suffer from a shortage of education not only because of restricted educational access but also left behind due of an information gap in terms of what ways they could choose after middle school graduation and what materials they need to enter higher education. We find that with our leadership skills to organize students, abilities to research policies, access to more professional information and guidance, and valid connections with NGOs and experts, we could devote ourselves to supporting these students with their future planning after we obtain training from NYU Shanghai's Center for career development. We delve into the dilemma facing migrant students in junior high schools in Shanghai, to find out the mechanism that has created such a dilemma and try to generate some practical solutions. It looks into current policies and existing resources scattered among local schools, government-supported programs, and non-profit organizations. There are currently no channels where this population can access aggregated information and recourses, which further adds an obstacle to their future planning. Therefore, The comprehensive report analyzes the current educational status of these populations which at the same time serves as a resource pack for educational experts’ or NGO fellows’ future reference. We anticipate that the NGO, NYUshanghai, and the Foundation will collaborate to create a platform that offers long-term volunteer training, counseling on career planning, and networking opportunities with migrant worker families. We expect a sustainable helping platform to always be available even when faced with global crises like COVID-19. About the Millennium Fellow Florence Zhang is a sophomore studying political science at New York University Shanghai. As a Shanghai native, she is committed to creating social change in this city and beyond. Focused on equality in various aspects including education, gender, and identities in academic life, she is also eager to make actions. Her project aims at guiding migrant students in their education and career paths, with a wish to eliminate inequality in education. With a strong drive to foster positive social impact in fields relating equality, Florence's journey is just starting. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Dynamic on all grounds, Henrietta Kehinde is a student of Medicine and Surgery in the University of Benin, Nigeria, a poet, nature lover and art enthusiast with very rare didactic principles. She hopes to control business chains while practicing as a paediatric neurologist in fifteen years from now. Above all, she identifies as a Christian. 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 HENRIETTA KEHINDE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. University of Benin | Benin City, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 12 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: CIRCLE "Circle" comes from joining hands– to form a circle– for or against something. For this project, it's for proper waste disposal, recycling and against climate change. Open dump sites and litters in about every corner in the school environment are not only repulsive; they damage our Earth. Circle wants to interrupt this status quo. About the Millennium Fellow Dynamic on all grounds, Henrietta Kehinde is a student of Medicine and Surgery in the University of Benin, Nigeria, a poet, nature lover and art enthusiast with very rare didactic principles. She hopes to control business chains while practicing as a paediatric neurologist in fifteen years from now. Above all, she identifies as a Christian. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

International Business student with a focus on logistics, leadership, and strategy. My profile stands out for my persuasive ability, energy, and creativity, combined with commitment and efficiency. My skills in project management, risk-taking, and innovation enable me to generate positive and acceptable results aligned with joint goals. My career objective is to work in a multinational company that offers development opportunities, where my knowledge can add value and drive improvement. 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 SANTIAGO CARRILLO SÁNCHEZ, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Centro Universitario Incarnate Word | Mexico City, Mexico | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9, UNAI 7 " Being a Millennium Fellow is an incredible honor. I'm most excited to join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a difference. I do this work because I believe in the strength of community and the importance of working together to address the challenges facing our world. I can't wait to connect with the other Fellows and contribute to this powerful network of change-makers. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Cardinal's Sharing Cardinal's Sharing - Pro 356 is a basketball program designed to empower underprivileged youth in Mexico City. The program aims to create a safe and positive environment for children to learn basketball, build friendships, and develop life skills. We believe basketball can be a powerful tool to keep children engaged and motivated to pursue their dreams. About the Millennium Fellow International Business student with a focus on logistics, leadership, and strategy. My profile stands out for my persuasive ability, energy, and creativity, combined with commitment and efficiency. My skills in project management, risk-taking, and innovation enable me to generate positive and acceptable results aligned with joint goals. My career objective is to work in a multinational company that offers development opportunities, where my knowledge can add value and drive improvement. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Joseph Blessing Dede is a young, promising woman with a brilliant mind studying medicine at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria. She was born in Nigeria, resides and studies in Nigeria. For as long as she could remember, she has always been passionate about the girl child and her rights. This passion has translated to her continous dedication to social action. Currently in her college years, she has volunteered and partnered with non governmental organizations reaching out to young girls helping creating a life worth living. Blessing aspires to be in a professional field where she can cultivate and provide her own contribution in the development of the United nations sustainable growth. 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 BLESSING DEDE JOSEPH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Olabisi Onabanjo University Sagamu | Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 1 & UNAI 3 " As a medical student and a girl child advocate Being, being a part of Millennium Fellowship will help hone my leadership skills and also acquire creative and problem solving skills. I am incredibly excited to be a Millennium fellow as this will give me an edge in the world at large and will make my social impact tangible and effective. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Gofund a child Gofund a child is a project that aims at providing quality education and eradicating poverty by providing financial aid to children in poor communities. About the Millennium Fellow Joseph Blessing Dede is a young, promising woman with a brilliant mind studying medicine at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria. She was born in Nigeria, resides and studies in Nigeria. For as long as she could remember, she has always been passionate about the girl child and her rights. This passion has translated to her continous dedication to social action. Currently in her college years, she has volunteered and partnered with non governmental organizations reaching out to young girls helping creating a life worth living. Blessing aspires to be in a professional field where she can cultivate and provide her own contribution in the development of the United nations sustainable growth. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

< Back to opportunities UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education UNESCO Presented by: Grant/Award This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: April About this opportunity The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education is an international award established in 2015 to recognize outstanding efforts made by individuals, institutions, or organizations to advance girls’ and women’s education. To be eligible, nominees must be individuals, institutions, or non-governmental organizations with established and successful projects that have been running for at least two years. The initiative should demonstrate tangible results, innovative approaches, and the potential to be replicated or scaled. Nominations are submitted by UNESCO Member States via their National Commissions or by accredited NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

LAWAL, Ridwan Omobolaji is student of Lagos state university department of fisheries and aquatic biology. He's passionate about making impact and helping develop his community. Reason he's so passionate is because of where he grew up, where it is know for youth going into all shades of misconducts but he his determined to make a difference and be a great example for the younger generation. 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 LAWAL RIDWAN OMOBOLAJI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Lagos State University | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 1 " Impact and growth gives me more reasons to keep going and not necessarily recognition, I want to meet like minds and learn more. Growth is 1 if the major characteristic of human being so I am in search of personal development and I believe this Fellowship would give me the right avanue for this. I would give it my possible best to make a positive impact through out my time in the Fellowship. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Water body rescue team Basically help clean up the environment and also sensitization of the community people on how their activities affects the water and the their catch in return affects the economy of the country. About the Millennium Fellow LAWAL, Ridwan Omobolaji is student of Lagos state university department of fisheries and aquatic biology. He's passionate about making impact and helping develop his community. Reason he's so passionate is because of where he grew up, where it is know for youth going into all shades of misconducts but he his determined to make a difference and be a great example for the younger generation. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Erika Wu is an energetic sophomore studying economics and environmental studies at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Erika is deeply committed to harnessing the power of our choices to make a positive environmental impact. Her current project focuses on reducing clothing waste and promoting sustainable consumption practices in the Upper Valley region, reflecting her dedication to environmental stewardship and innovative solutions. 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 ERIKA WU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Dartmouth College | Hanover, United States | Advancing SDG 17, SDG 10, SDG 11 & UNAI 7 " My work is fueled by problem-solving and creativity, driving me to develop innovative solutions for today’s challenges. I’m thrilled to join the Millennium Fellowship, where collaboration and synergy will amplify our impact. Engaging with fellow members not only broadens our perspectives on global issues but also encourages us to push the boundaries of conventional thinking. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Partnerships For Sustainable Development At Dartmouth College Our project used creativity to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by designing artwork and posters that we displayed across campus. Centered on SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, the initiative emphasized collaboration, accessibility, and inclusivity, encouraging more people on campus to participate. By using art to spark conversations, we made sustainability more relatable and inspired meaningful dialogue. The project demonstrated the power of small actions and collective effort to drive change, reminding us that working together can make a big difference. About the Millennium Fellow Erika Wu is an energetic sophomore studying economics and environmental studies at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Erika is deeply committed to harnessing the power of our choices to make a positive environmental impact. Her current project focuses on reducing clothing waste and promoting sustainable consumption practices in the Upper Valley region, reflecting her dedication to environmental stewardship and innovative solutions. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Kanyunyuzi Agatha Sandra is a blank sheet. Her chosen values are honesty, kindness, open-mindedness, and a hunger for knowledge. She is currently studying to become a doctor at Uganda Christian University, School of Medicine, and hopefully, leave a lasting mark on her pages. She has only ever lived in Uganda, where she was born, but has come to recognize a restless, adventurous spirit in her to explore the world, culture, art, and people. In the wake of her recovery from anxiety, a passion for mental health was ignited which led to her volunteering at The Buzz cut Foundation (BCF), a mental health organization. Thus far, she has contributed to multiple initiatives under BCF and is currently working on creating a platform that offers mental health-related services to the youth in her country. It is her hope that, eventually, her contributions to this field will help a lot of people and spread to other fields as well. 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 AGATHA SANDRA KANYUNYUZI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Uganda Christian University | Kampala, Uganda | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6 " The Millennium Fellowship boasts a wide and diverse social network which implies an even wider pool of knowledge and experience. Through being a Millennium Fellow, it is my hope to gather and utilize as much of this knowledge as I can to improve the state of mental health among the youth in Uganda. In addition, a social network can be applied to spreading both the message of hope and the promise to work towards better health to different parts of the world. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Zenith Youth Project The Zenith Youth project is a Non-Government Organization, with the goal to a goal to achieve health and sustenance among the youth, specifically within Uganda, by using health education, nutritional advice, and lifestyle modification, as well as offering professional help to members of the community, in order to minimize the risk of acquaint non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancers, and mental health disorders; including addressing currently existing mental health problems. About the Millennium Fellow Kanyunyuzi Agatha Sandra is a blank sheet. Her chosen values are honesty, kindness, open-mindedness, and a hunger for knowledge. She is currently studying to become a doctor at Uganda Christian University, School of Medicine, and hopefully, leave a lasting mark on her pages. She has only ever lived in Uganda, where she was born, but has come to recognize a restless, adventurous spirit in her to explore the world, culture, art, and people. In the wake of her recovery from anxiety, a passion for mental health was ignited which led to her volunteering at The Buzz cut Foundation (BCF), a mental health organization. Thus far, she has contributed to multiple initiatives under BCF and is currently working on creating a platform that offers mental health-related services to the youth in her country. It is her hope that, eventually, her contributions to this field will help a lot of people and spread to other fields as well. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025