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Joshua Freeborn is a young vibrant and hardworking Medical Student of the prestigious Niger Delta University in Nigeria, Joshua is passionate about personal development and inspiring the Life of people around him. Joshua believes in co-operation and believes that one can achieve much by effectively cooperating with others. 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 JOSHUA FREEBORN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Niger Delta University | Amassama, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 4 & UNAI 3, UNAI 2 " Inqusitivity and creativity fueled my passion for applying for the Millennium Fellowship, and am happy to be selected as a Millennium Fellow, I believe that the Millennium Fellowship would help bring my dreams to Reality " Millennium Fellowship Project: Gender Equality And Education For All The bridge the gap and ensure gender Equality between males and Females in the Society and to ensure quality Education to all deserving persons About the Millennium Fellow Joshua Freeborn is a young vibrant and hardworking Medical Student of the prestigious Niger Delta University in Nigeria, Joshua is passionate about personal development and inspiring the Life of people around him. Joshua believes in co-operation and believes that one can achieve much by effectively cooperating with others. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Maham Munim, currently pursuing a degree in Development Studies, is a creative and quick-thinking individual with a strong inclination toward technology and design. She is enthusiastic, hardworking, and thrives on learning new things. With a deep commitment to social impact, Maham loves to actively engage in activities that support underprivileged communities, aligning her academic pursuits with her passion for making a difference. She enjoys collaborating with others and is always eager to expand her knowledge while making a positive impact on team projects. 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 MAHAM MUNIM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Bahria University Islamabad | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 1, UNAI 9 " I'm thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because it aligns perfectly with my dedication to creating social impact and supporting underprivileged communities. It also allows me to apply the knowledge I'm gaining from my Development Studies degree to real-world issues, helping me grow both personally and professionally. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Baskets of Bliss We targetted sdg # 2 which is Zero Hunger so we decided to distribute 50 meal boxes to an orphanage name Home for Children, where a box was sufficient for 2 kids. The meal box included tge tradition dish Daal chawal which is basically lentils and rice About the Millennium Fellow Maham Munim, currently pursuing a degree in Development Studies, is a creative and quick-thinking individual with a strong inclination toward technology and design. She is enthusiastic, hardworking, and thrives on learning new things. With a deep commitment to social impact, Maham loves to actively engage in activities that support underprivileged communities, aligning her academic pursuits with her passion for making a difference. She enjoys collaborating with others and is always eager to expand her knowledge while making a positive impact on team projects. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Florian is a business student at the University of Hong Kong. He combines his strong interest in global affairs, finance, corporate strategy, and sustainability, with a commitment to making a positive impact around him. Florian joined the Millennium Fellowship as a Campus Director to also hone his leadership skills while working on his project. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT FLORIAN PERIDOU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. The University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong, China | Advancing SDG 11 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: IforCDL Climate change presents challenges that transcend national boundaries and short-term financial considerations: in the words of the UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, Mark Carney, ""climate change is a tragedy of the horizons."" Embracing this perspective, our project acknowledges the intricacies of addressing a phenomenon with far-reaching implications, and thereby the need for widespread awareness and collective initiatives. IforCDL is a youth-led initiative focused on widening access to information, resources, inspiration, and engagement opportunities in the realms of economic development, biodiversity, climate change, international cooperation, and youth leadership. By fostering understanding and involvement with these topics, especially among youth, IforCDL aspires not only to instigate meaningful social change but also to help bridge divergent horizons. About the Millennium Fellow Florian is a business student at the University of Hong Kong. He combines his strong interest in global affairs, finance, corporate strategy, and sustainability, with a commitment to making a positive impact around him. Florian joined the Millennium Fellowship as a Campus Director to also hone his leadership skills while working on his project. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Yulim Kim is a Land Economy student passionate about the sustainability movement. Having organised global youth conferences on sustainable development and launched environmental initiatives in college, she hopes to develop her capacity as a catalyst for global action on the UN SDGs. 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 YULIM KIM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. University of Cambridge | Cambridge, United Kingdom | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9 " Being a Millennium Fellow presents an incredible opportunity to enhance my impact in contributing to the UN SDGS. It brings together inspiring and passionate Fellows, with whom I look forward to working towards realising a sustainable world. With the training and connections to a global community, I hope to bring about climate action at both the local and global level to tackle the climate crisis. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Promoting Carbon Literacy among Students Promoting Carbon Literacy among Students is an initiative that consists of developing a carbon education course for training students, so that they can be equipped with knowledge about the climate crisis, as well as how to mitigate it. The goal of this semester is to have a fully functioning course and at least 50 students participating in the course by December. About the Millennium Fellow Yulim Kim is a Land Economy student passionate about the sustainability movement. Having organised global youth conferences on sustainable development and launched environmental initiatives in college, she hopes to develop her capacity as a catalyst for global action on the UN SDGs. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Hamburg. From a young age, I have been fascinated by technology, which fueled my desire to pursue a career in this field. In my spare time, I am deeply involved in physics and technology projects. I have built a magnetic measuring site that rivals the accuracy of a 100k state institution, a project for which I have won several awards, including three first-place prizes at the state level for the national student science competition, Jugend forscht. I am proud of these achievements and am eager to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation. 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 FLORIAN VON BARGEN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Hamburg University of Technology | Hamburg, Germany | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 4 & UNAI 3 " I am thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a unique platform to collaborate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference through technology and engineering. My work is driven by a desire to innovate and contribute meaningful solutions to real-world problems, and this fellowship will help me further my goals while making a positive impact. " Millennium Fellowship Project: SupportING@TUHH The project aims to establish a positive and impactful connection between the university community in Hamburg (TUHH and beyond) and its surrounding neighborhoods. The initiative seeks to address the technological and administrative challenges faced by underserved groups, such as refugees, elderly individuals, and others who may lack the necessary digital literacy or access to resources. To achieve this, the project will establish a student-led working group (AG) that offers hands-on assistance and workshops. The focus will be on helping people with everyday technological and administrative tasks, such as setting up online banking, understanding official correspondence, translating documents, and navigating digital tools like email. The overarching goal is to leverage the university’s resources, expertise, and the enthusiasm of students involved in the Millennium Fellowship to foster inclusivity, provide practical support, and enhance the university’s positive influence within its local community. Through collaboration, education, and direct engagement, the project aims to bridge the digital divide and empower individuals to better integrate into modern administrative and technological systems. About the Millennium Fellow I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Hamburg. From a young age, I have been fascinated by technology, which fueled my desire to pursue a career in this field. In my spare time, I am deeply involved in physics and technology projects. I have built a magnetic measuring site that rivals the accuracy of a 100k state institution, a project for which I have won several awards, including three first-place prizes at the state level for the national student science competition, Jugend forscht. I am proud of these achievements and am eager to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Makali Mainville is an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a degree in International Relations with a deep interest in diplomacy and foreign policy.She is preparing to enter law school after completing her undergraduate studies. Makali is particularly passionate about researching the ethical implications and potential misuse of artificial intelligence in political contexts. She recognizes the growing influence of AI on policy and legislation and is committed to contributing to this critical intersection of technology and governance. 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 MAKALI LEILANI ROSE MAINVILLE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. The University of British Columbia | Vancouver, Canada | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 5 & UNAI 6 " I believe it's crucial to listen to diverse young voices and experiences for the better future we wish to create for ourselves . The idea for my project first emerged in a nonprofit organization class, but it wasn't until I engaged with my peers, shared ideas, and faced challenges together that it truly began to take shape. This fellowship offers the same opportunity—to think unconventionally, expand our ideas, and make a meaningful impact. I'm excited to work alongside other students, expanding our ideas and contributing our unique perspectives to help shape a future that truly reflects our collective vision and values. " Millennium Fellowship Project: HavenHUB This project involved writing a report and policy plan for Safe Haven, focusing on protecting individuals targeted by deepfakes. Through in-depth research, the project identified gaps in legislation, analyzed policy frameworks in Canada and other regions, and provided recommendations for stronger regulations. The findings aim to contribute to legal advancements in combating deepfake-related threats. The report is currently in the submission process for publication in a journal, highlighting its potential impact on policy discourse and legal reform. About the Millennium Fellow Makali Mainville is an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a degree in International Relations with a deep interest in diplomacy and foreign policy.She is preparing to enter law school after completing her undergraduate studies. Makali is particularly passionate about researching the ethical implications and potential misuse of artificial intelligence in political contexts. She recognizes the growing influence of AI on policy and legislation and is committed to contributing to this critical intersection of technology and governance. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Emeka Christian Umunnakwe was born into the family of late Mr. Innocent Umunnakwe and Mrs Apolonia Umunnakwe. He is the last child in a family of 7 children. With a lifelong passion for African Agriculture and Climate change, Emeka advocates for sustainable and climate Smart practices to enhance food security in Africa, starting from Nigeria. Inspired by his childhood experience with home gardening, he founded the Coalition of African Youths in Modern Agriculture (COAYIMA) in 2016 to mobilize youths in championing food security and Climate Action across the continent. Emeka has nearly a decade of volunteer experience in Agriculture and rural development, with expertise in vegetable farming, Agricultural training for rural/urban farmers, and Agricultural extension services. He can be best described as a serial Volunteer because he freely gives of his energy and time to causes that seeks to better the lot of humanity. 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 EMEKA CHRISTIAN UMUNNAKWE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. National Open University of Nigeria | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 2 & UNAI 2 " I am excited to join the Millennium Fellowship. This will be a significant boost to my social impact endeavors. One of the key benefits I anticipate is the invaluable mentorship I will receive. Through mentorship, I'll gain essential leadership and teamwork skills that are crucial for effectively raising a team to advance the cause of food security advocacy. Learning from experienced mentors will guide me in navigating challenges and making informed decisions as I work towards my goals. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Coalition Of African Youths In Modern Agriculture (COAYIMA) Championing Food Security Through Education and Urban Agriculture Description: This project addresses food insecurity by equipping secondary school students and urban communities with the knowledge and skills to grow their own food. Through school campaigns, we inspire young people to embrace agriculture and contribute to sustainable food production by creating home gardens. For urban and rural communities, we provide training on innovative urban farming techniques, including container gardening and waste-to-wealth initiatives, enabling them to contribute to Nigeria's food security. About the Millennium Fellow Emeka Christian Umunnakwe was born into the family of late Mr. Innocent Umunnakwe and Mrs Apolonia Umunnakwe. He is the last child in a family of 7 children. With a lifelong passion for African Agriculture and Climate change, Emeka advocates for sustainable and climate Smart practices to enhance food security in Africa, starting from Nigeria. Inspired by his childhood experience with home gardening, he founded the Coalition of African Youths in Modern Agriculture (COAYIMA) in 2016 to mobilize youths in championing food security and Climate Action across the continent. Emeka has nearly a decade of volunteer experience in Agriculture and rural development, with expertise in vegetable farming, Agricultural training for rural/urban farmers, and Agricultural extension services. He can be best described as a serial Volunteer because he freely gives of his energy and time to causes that seeks to better the lot of humanity. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Ronil Awalegaonkar is a senior at Columbia University studying Financial Economics and Mathematics. He is very passionate about the intersection of finance and impact, which is shown through his professional experiences, his work at the forefront of the sustainability industry through research, and his leadership on campus. He hopes to enter the finance industry after graduation and make positive change and social impact through meaningful capital allocation. 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 RONIL AWALEGAONKAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Columbia University | New York, United States | Advancing SDG 9 & UNAI 9 " As a Millenium Fellow, I hope to expand on my vision of impact investing. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Columbia University Impact Investing Network Currently, I am the President of Columbia University Impact Investing Network (CUIIN), where I lead 14 executive board members to teach an ESG and impact/infrastructure investing training program for 30 students. Additionally, I organize board meetings, manage club recruitment and budget, and oversee all of CUIIN’s operations. My project goal is to expand CUIIN's mission—building a supportive community of finance students who possess a desire to make a positive societal and environmental impact in the world through sustainable financial investments—to more people on our campus and spreading our vision to other college campuses. I seek to do so by (1) recruiting a larger class size so we will be able to educate students on the power of sustainable forms of investing to more undergraduates, (2) forming collaborations with similar clubs at other undergraduate campuses in order to connect students with mentors, industry professionals, and internship opportunities in the sustainable finance field, and (3) encourage ethical and impact-driven financial decision-making. About the Millennium Fellow Ronil Awalegaonkar is a senior at Columbia University studying Financial Economics and Mathematics. He is very passionate about the intersection of finance and impact, which is shown through his professional experiences, his work at the forefront of the sustainability industry through research, and his leadership on campus. He hopes to enter the finance industry after graduation and make positive change and social impact through meaningful capital allocation. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Dukundane Onesphore here is a science student at university of Rwanda, majoring estate management and valuation. He was born and grew up in one Rwandan village in Northern Province. With a keen interest in everything related to sustainability, he is an active member of SDGs hub at his campus and Toastmasters International, sharpening him into a grounded public speaker , problem solver and communicator. Sofar, His key achievement is being enrolled at university despite coming from an unrecognized low-income family, and emerging as the top student during the national exam at his secondary school. 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 DUKUNDANE ONESPHORE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Rwanda Nyarugenge | Butare, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 1, SDG 3, SDG 15 & UNAI 9 " Frankly, speaking i have been applying to Millennium Fellowship class almost three years ago. It is of great honor to be part of above 4000 same minded peers from all around the globe. As a young leader from a marginalized community, I am eager to join the Millennium Fellowship to harness the power of innovation and collaboration to address the pressing challenges facing my village, Rwanda and Africa in general. I am driven by the belief that sustainable development is not merely an aspiration, but a tangible reality achievable through inclusive leadership and community empowerment. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Three Fruits Bearing Trees Per Family It's all about pranting seeds of trees like avocado, orange,.., graft them and spread them to the community members. I started this as i was done with secondary, where my neighbors are now enjoying those fruits. Now i am looking forward for funding to spread this to whole country and mobilize as more citizens as possible. About the Millennium Fellow Dukundane Onesphore here is a science student at university of Rwanda, majoring estate management and valuation. He was born and grew up in one Rwandan village in Northern Province. With a keen interest in everything related to sustainability, he is an active member of SDGs hub at his campus and Toastmasters International, sharpening him into a grounded public speaker , problem solver and communicator. Sofar, His key achievement is being enrolled at university despite coming from an unrecognized low-income family, and emerging as the top student during the national exam at his secondary school. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Lena Ibishi, from Orllan, Kosovo, is a senior at Central European University, completing her degree in International Relations and Political Science. A published poet, Lena draws inspiration from her Albanian heritage and her fascination with the history of Illyrian Roman emperors. Her passion for traditional dance has led her to perform with Kosovo’s national troupes, where she shares her cultural pride on stage. Beyond her studies, she delves into linguistics, music, and the arts. Lena has refined her diplomatic aspirations through a mentorship with President Atifete Jahjaga and an internship at the Kosovo Embassy in Vienna, aiming to make her mark in global diplomacy. 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 LENA NAIM IBISHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Central European University | Vienna, Austria | Advancing SDG 17 & UNAI 7 " I am enthusiastic to be a Millennium Fellow because I believe in the power of great minds working together to unlock new heights of brilliance and creativity. Through this fellowship, I hope to weave my passion for diplomacy, culture, and the arts with the innovative ideas of others, fostering a brighter, grander future. As a common proverb states, 'Mountains cannot meet, but people can.' " Millennium Fellowship Project: From Wars to Weddings: A Sociohistorical Study of Turbofolk Wars to Weddings: A Sociohistorical Study of Turbofolk Infidelity, gambling addictions, migrant labor, Facebook romances, suicide, insurmountable bank loans, materialism, and nymphomania are just some of the themes explored in the incredibly diverse genre of post-Yugoslav turbofolk. Turbofolk has been much more than just a music genre; it’s a social phenomenon that captures the joys, difficulties, and contradictions of life in the Balkans. This project, "Wars to Weddings: A Sociohistorical Study of Turbofolk," aims to produce a mini-series that interviews turbofolk artists active before and after the Yugoslav wars, dissecting the cultural and social implications behind the thematics of their music. By understanding each artist's journey and the socio-political context of their work, the series seeks to foster a deeper appreciation for the shared human experiences that transcend national, ethnic, and linguistic divides. Whether it’s a Croat bellowing about a lost romance, or an Albanian lamenting materialistic implications of owning a Mercedes, or even a Serb exalting the value of alcohol in emotional development, this historico-musicological project aspires to inspire Balkan harmony—or at the very least, spark a neighbourly laugh—by highlighting the unexpected connections found in the melodies and lyrics of turbofolk, a mirror to the collective psyche of the Balkans. About the Millennium Fellow Lena Ibishi, from Orllan, Kosovo, is a senior at Central European University, completing her degree in International Relations and Political Science. A published poet, Lena draws inspiration from her Albanian heritage and her fascination with the history of Illyrian Roman emperors. Her passion for traditional dance has led her to perform with Kosovo’s national troupes, where she shares her cultural pride on stage. Beyond her studies, she delves into linguistics, music, and the arts. Lena has refined her diplomatic aspirations through a mentorship with President Atifete Jahjaga and an internship at the Kosovo Embassy in Vienna, aiming to make her mark in global diplomacy. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Zanya Wright is a senior at Moravian University and is applying for her Neuropsychology Ph.D. She is excited to join the Fellowship again since her previous project has now become a non-profit. She is expanding with her friends into a private academy to help students incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives. 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 ZANYA IMANI WRIGHT, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Moravian University | Bethlehem, United States | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 16, SDG 17 & UNAI 8 " The leadership skills and development that we entrap from the fellowship are something that I enjoy. Being able to be apart of something impactful all around the world is something I am excited to be apart of. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Mindful Passages Our project has grown into a Mindfulness Education Non-Profit awaiting 501c3 status in the USA. We are currently developing our pilot program which consists of a curriculum, an extracurricular program, and research on how these programs affect students, teachers, and families. Our research is an observational understanding of student behavior before, during, and after curriculum implementation. We are also distributing a questionnaire for young people and interviewing teachers who the curriculum will impact. Our curriculum consists of a 10-week program, ' Mindful Futures', emphasizing how mindfulness can be implemented for relaxation, focus, stress relief, and other health benefits. We aim to distribute this program in mid-February (during the spring term of college/quarter 3 for K-8 school). The extracurricular program is 'Mindful Leaders, ' which fosters leadership skills and shows how mindfulness can be helpful for leaders. This voluntary extracurricular program for grades 6-8 will also give students training skills allowing them to teach younger students (k-3rd grade) further how to cultivate mindfulness. About the Millennium Fellow Zanya Wright is a senior at Moravian University and is applying for her Neuropsychology Ph.D. She is excited to join the Fellowship again since her previous project has now become a non-profit. She is expanding with her friends into a private academy to help students incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Kamanga Mwihaki Mungai is a Veterinary student passionate about life and all it has to offer. She grew up in a pastoralist community where she developed her passion towards animals. Throughout her life she has sought ways for building her family and the community around her. In her academic journey she has worked with various organisations that are geared towards climate change, gender rights and promotion of One Health to ensure that every thing surrounding us healthy. She is a leader who believes in building each other and she looks forward being a drive of positive 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 MWIHAKI MUNGAI KAMANGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. Egerton University | Njoro, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 13, SDG 17, SDG 4 & UNAI 2 " My leadership skills and passion towards a better tomorrow are what drive me. The prospect of changing my life and someone's else in a positive way has been among the many reason am passionate about what I do. I personally believe that the fellowship will be a stepping stone towards achieving my goals now and the future. Though promotion of SDGs our communities will grow and have promising future to generations to come. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Youth And One Health Approach The One Health Youth Initiative aims to promote awareness among young people about the "One Health" approach to building healthier communities worldwide. The initiative addresses the interconnectedness of animal health, human health, and environmental well-being, recognizing that each plays a critical role in preventing and managing diseases, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic highlighted the need for integrated health strategies to prevent future outbreaks and safeguard public health. This project educates youth from various academic backgrounds on the One Health approach, encouraging them to consider holistic health perspectives. Through community engagement activities, such as tree planting to support environmental health and raising awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), the initiative fosters practical involvement. By empowering the youth to advocate for sustainable and preventive health practices, this project creates lasting social impact, strengthening the capacity of communities to maintain health resilience against future health threats. About the Millennium Fellow Kamanga Mwihaki Mungai is a Veterinary student passionate about life and all it has to offer. She grew up in a pastoralist community where she developed her passion towards animals. Throughout her life she has sought ways for building her family and the community around her. In her academic journey she has worked with various organisations that are geared towards climate change, gender rights and promotion of One Health to ensure that every thing surrounding us healthy. She is a leader who believes in building each other and she looks forward being a drive of positive change. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Luse Shangwe Twamala a young, proactive and hard-working student at St Francis university of Health and Allied Science (SFUCHAS) born in Dar es Salaam and currently living in Morogoro , Tanzania. She is taking her degree in Medicine. Luse has been devoted to the community work and projects like health programs so as to make the world a better place even if it starts with a small group. It has been challenging but she didn't loose hope in taking part in several groups , giving health education and held the leadership in almost all groups . She continues in the future as it has been her dream . By being a Millennium Fellowship member she believes it's a great move to do many programs with them , be professional and attain the UN sustainable goals. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LUSE SHANGWE TWAMALA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences | Ifakara, Tanzania | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 3 & UNAI 1 " Emphasized by being a critical and creative thinker and drive of wanting to do community and health programs in giving health education has mede me eager to apply and work for the fellowship. The skills I will gain will make me a professional in the field and make a great impact to the community. I am so thrilled to meet my fellow members and the leaders in the organization share different views and new ways of learning. Thank you " Millennium Fellowship Project: Say No! To Malaria We creat awareness to prevention of malaria and use of mosquito nets. Also getting malaria prophylaxis before getting pregnant and ensuring timely vaccines to the new born babies About the Millennium Fellow Luse Shangwe Twamala a young, proactive and hard-working student at St Francis university of Health and Allied Science (SFUCHAS) born in Dar es Salaam and currently living in Morogoro , Tanzania. She is taking her degree in Medicine. Luse has been devoted to the community work and projects like health programs so as to make the world a better place even if it starts with a small group. It has been challenging but she didn't loose hope in taking part in several groups , giving health education and held the leadership in almost all groups . She continues in the future as it has been her dream . By being a Millennium Fellowship member she believes it's a great move to do many programs with them , be professional and attain the UN sustainable goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

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Class of 2024 Career Accelerator Running now through December 2025 Propelling Millennium Fellowship alums from the Class of 2024 to early career success by leveraging networks and expanding social impact career pipelines. Class of 2024 Alumni Career Accelerator Programming Calendar

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 EMMA KURIA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Technical University of Mombasa | Mombasa, Kenya | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 1 Millennium Fellowship Project: Fumbini Women Self-Help Group The project was geared towards zero hunger and in the process empower women economically. I trained them on organic farming and sourced seeds from magarini subcounty since they get seeds that are drought resistant. I shared the seeds with the women in the project and we all had great yields. We grew okra, eggplants, tomatoes, sukumawiki(kales), pumpkins, thorn melons and cowpeas. The produce was aimed for household use and the surplus was sold in the local market and some of the neighbours came to buy them at the gardens. About the Millennium Fellow BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Alexandra Iliopoulou is a student at the Sciences Po Paris UC Berkeley Dual Degree. At the Sciences Po campus de Menton, she majored in Economics and Society with a minor in International Relations. At Berkeley, she will major in Global Studies. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in the field of international relations. 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 ALEXANDRA ILIOPOULOU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Sciences Po Menton | Menton, France | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 7 Millennium Fellowship Project: The Impacts of Environmental Warfare This project is an educational initiative to engage the larger school community about the impact of warfare on the environment, a topic that is often overlooked when discussing the wartime atrocities. The initiative was comprised of a historical analysis and the modern manifestations of environmental warfare, including articles in the school newspaper, a movie screening about environmental warfare in Vietnam, and a conference on modern ecocide in Ukraine. About the Millennium Fellow Alexandra Iliopoulou is a student at the Sciences Po Paris UC Berkeley Dual Degree. At the Sciences Po campus de Menton, she majored in Economics and Society with a minor in International Relations. At Berkeley, she will major in Global Studies. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in the field of international relations. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

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 MULUALEM KIFLE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9 Millennium Fellowship Project: Mind Your Mind It is a project designed to adress mental health problems especially in the medical student community. The project to decrease the negative thought towards talking about mental health as well as to creat awarness about the various issues that the community might face. About the Millennium Fellow BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

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 GEOFFREY MALACHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Kenyatta University | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 4 Millennium Fellowship Project: KU MINDS UNITE In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 3, focusing on good health and well-being, our collective effort at Kenyatta University seeks to diminish the social stigma surrounding mental health. This comprehensive social impact article explores the initiatives undertaken by Millennium Fellows to cultivate a community that not only understands but actively promotes mental well-being. Training students to become mental health advocates is another endeavor. With their broad knowledge of mental health, these ambassadors are able to actively raise awareness of mental health issues among their peers. Our principal aim is to ameliorate the social stigma associated with mental health at Kenyatta University. At Kenyatta University, mental health stigma is a significant barrier to seeking support and addressing mental health challenges. Many students feel ashamed or embarrassed to talk about their mental health, fearing judgment or discrimination. This stigma prevents individuals from accessing the necessary resources and support systems that could greatly benefit their mental well-being. Motivated by both personal experiences and observed struggles within the university community, our initiatives strive to enhance mental wellness. About the Millennium Fellow BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

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