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 HIBA SHAIKH ANSARI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
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" I firmly believe that sustainability is crucial for the future of our planet and the prosperity of all industries. Beyond addressing climate change and environmental concerns, it involves ensuring the long-term viability and ethical management of resources across every sector, from mining to finance. To address this, I founded EcoPatriot, which promotes sustainability through a multifaceted approach that includes awareness, afforestation, and responsible consumption. I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it lends credibility to this vision and allows me to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share the same commitment to a sustainable future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EcoPatriot
EcoPatriot, a project under the Millennium Fellowship affiliated with
the UN Academic Impact, seeks to redefine patriotism by blurring our
national boundaries and uniting together as a global community
dedicated to our planet's well-being. We inspire and empower our
campus community at Huron University to make sustainable choices
and reduce our collective carbon footprint. At EcoPatriot, we believe in sparking a movement of EcoPatriots—
individuals who take pride in identifying themselves as “guardians of the
environment”. Through this commitment, we aim to cultivate a
community of proactive students dedicated to nurturing and protecting
our planet. The EcoPatriot Project aligns with Huron University's vision of
nurturing 'leaders with heart,' developing leaders who are not only
academically accomplished but also deeply committed to environmental
sustainability. By engaging with Sustainable Development Goal 13—
Climate Action, we aim to cultivate an enduring commitment among
our members to adopt sustainable lifestyles and drive positive change.
About the Millennium Fellow
Hiba Ansari is an international student at Huron University College at Western University, Canada, and is majoring in Governance, Leadership, and Ethics. Passionate about social impact, she has held leadership roles such as Cadet for the National Cadet Corps - India and Founder of EcoPatriot. With extensive government relations experience from her internship at Crestview Strategy, she has monitored parliamentary meetings and conducted policy research. Her international experience includes roles in project management with the Delhi Government and participation in the Accelerator Program 2023 with the LedBy Foundation, a Harvard-incubated startup. Hiba aspires to work in strategy consulting for international development and social impact projects.
