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 AYSHA FARID, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Asian University for Women | Chattogram, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" My passion for promoting quality education and public health stems from the belief that every child deserves a safe and healthy future. In a world advancing through technology, it pains me to see children still deprived of education and forced into labour due to poverty. Through the Millennium Fellowship, I learned the true value of teamwork, focus, and collective action. It strengthened my commitment to create a world where learning, health, and dignity are accessible to all. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Child Labour Education
Child Labour Education project focuses on raising awareness about child labour, particularly in our city, where nearly 50% of children from underprivileged backgrounds are engaged in hazardous work. Many of these children spend their days in garages, tire shops, furniture workshops, and other challenging work environments. Witnessing young children endure such conditions is both heartbreaking and unacceptable. Through this initiative, we aim to educate parents about the harmful effects of child labour and emphasize the vital importance of education in shaping a brighter future for their children. Our goal is to create meaningful change by addressing this pressing issue and advocating for the rights and well-being of every child.
About the Millennium Fellow
Aysha Farid is an emerging public health professional from Bangladesh, pursuing her undergraduate degree in Public Health at the Asian University for Women (AUW). As the Campus Director of the Millennium Fellowship Cohort 2023, she has led initiatives that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on good health, well-being, education, and gender equality. Passionate about building resilient and equitable health systems, Aysha integrates leadership, advocacy, and community engagement to address pressing public health challenges. Her dedication stems from a strong belief in empowering women and youth to become agents of sustainable change. Known for her resilience and professionalism, Aysha continues to strengthen her expertise in global health and sustainable development, aspiring to contribute to innovative health policies and programs that ensure access, equity, and dignity for all.
