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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SARA SALAHUDDIN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Bahria University Islamabad | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 6

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" Being a Millennium Fellow is an incredible opportunity to amplify my passion for sustainable development and social impact. I am driven by the belief that every effort counts in creating a better world, and this fellowship allows me to collaborate, learn, and contribute to meaningful change. My work is fueled by the desire to empower communities, support child abuse victims, and advance the SDGs, ensuring a brighter future for all. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Empowering Women through Menstrual Hygiene

This project aims to address the critical issue of menstrual hygiene among women from underprivileged communities by providing them with access to sanitary pads. Menstrual health is often overlooked, especially in marginalized communities where access to basic hygiene products is limited. This not only affects the health of women but also their dignity, education, and participation in society.
To tackle this issue, we plan to raise funds through a dedicated fundraising campaign at Bahria University. These funds will be used to purchase sanitary pads that will be distributed to women in need. Alongside the distribution, educational workshops will be organized to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene, breaking taboos, and ensuring that women feel empowered to manage their health safely and confidently.
This initiative directly aligns with *Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality)*, as menstrual hygiene is an essential factor in achieving gender equality. Lack of access to menstrual hygiene products can lead to school absenteeism, health issues, and social stigma, which disproportionately affects women and girls. By providing access to sanitary products and education, we aim to empower women and contribute to their overall well-being, reducing gender disparities and ensuring that every woman has the opportunity to thrive in society. Through this project, we will not only improve the menstrual health of women but also foster a more supportive and equitable environment where women can exercise their right to health, education, and dignity.

About the Millennium Fellow

Sara Salahuddin is an outstanding development student at Bahria University, Islamabad, currently in her final semester with an exceptional GPA. Born in Karachi, she moved to Islamabad to pursue her bachelor's degree. Sara is interning at the Institute of Rural Management (IRM) in Islamabad, where she works closely on the first four SDGs with the government of Pakistan. Alongside her research experience and passion for SDGs, she is working on an initiative to establish an NGO dedicated to supporting child abuse victims. Sara aspires to contribute significantly to sustainable development.

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