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 SYEDA SAIMA SAIF, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Asian University for Women | Chattogram, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 15, SDG 12 & UNAI 8
" Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it aligns with my deep commitment to creating sustainable solutions that benefit both people and animals. I am driven by the belief that our communities thrive when we care for all living beings, and I see this fellowship as an opportunity to amplify my efforts in advocating for animal welfare and environmental sustainability on a global scale. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Pawsitive Care
Pawsitive Care is a compassionate initiative dedicated to improving the welfare of stray animals in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Stray dogs and cats in the region often face severe challenges such as food scarcity, neglect, and a lack of access to medical care. To address these pressing issues, Pawsitive Care focuses on providing regular nourishment, and medical support, and fostering a culture of empathy and coexistence.
As an initiative of the project, approval was successfully obtained from the Asian University for Women (AUW) to collect surplus food from university dining halls. This initiative ensures consistent nourishment for stray animals while simultaneously reducing food waste, directly supporting SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. This surplus food is redistributed to stray animals, ensuring they receive consistent nourishment while simultaneously reducing food waste. This effort directly supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15: Life on Land by promoting the humane treatment of animals and fostering peaceful coexistence, and Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production by minimizing waste through purposeful redistribution.
Beyond addressing immediate needs, the initiative incorporates essential medical care for stray animals. By providing treatment for injuries, and illnesses, and necessary vaccinations, Pawsitive Care aims to alleviate their suffering and improve their quality of life. The project also prioritizes community involvement, engaging AUW students and residents in workshops, volunteer activities, and educational programs to raise awareness about animal welfare.
Pawsitive Care not only aids strays but also strengthens community bonds, fostering a sense of collective responsibility and empathy. This initiative contributes to building a safer and more harmonious environment where humans and animals coexist peacefully. By combining sustainable practices with education and compassionate action, Pawsitive Care inspires long-term social and environmental impact in Chattogram and beyond.
About the Millennium Fellow
Syeda Saima Saif is an undergraduate student at the Asian University for Women (AUW), majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Public Health. A passionate advocate for animal welfare and sustainability, she has been feeding neighborhood cats since 2020 and actively works to improve the lives of stray animals. As President of the AUW Animal Welfare Club and founder of "Pawsitive Care", she leads feeding programs, vaccination drives, and awareness capaigns. She dreams of opening an animal shelter and becoming an activist, advocating for policies that protect animals and promote ethical, sustainable solutions for their well-being.
