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 AFRA NAWAR RAHMAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Asian University for Women | Chattogram, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 9, SDG 13, SDG 16 & UNAI 6
" With courage, perseverance, and commitment, we, the youth, are a powerful force ready to make a difference. However, we can't do it alone; we need more hands on board and the exchange of valuable knowledge and experience. The Millennium Fellowship provides us with an amazing platform to collaborate, learn, and grow, inspiring others to join us on our journey toward sustainability and inclusivity. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EMPOWER. XXIV
We Empower is a project under Empower. XXIV is a project founded by Millennium Fellows Afra Nawar Rahman and Marziah Habib. It is dedicated to empowering women and creating a safe society that promotes equity and justice. It is focused o SDG -5, gender equality
About the Millennium Fellow
Afra Nawar Rahman is a student of Environmental Science at the Asian University for Women in Chittagong, Bangladesh. She currently serves as the General Secretary of the AUW student government and works as the Youth Coordinator at Young Power in Social Action (YPSA). In this role, Afra actively connects youth leaders and organizations across the country, mobilizing an effective network of changemakers. Her passion lies in creating green, inclusive cities and addressing climate change from grassroots initiatives to advocacy. After graduating, Afra plans to pursue higher education in sustainable architectural design, aiming to harmonize communities with nature.
