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 FARISA RUMAN DANA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Bangladesh University of Professionals | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 8, SDG 10, SDG 12 & UNAI 1, UNAI 9

" As someone who has been connected to social work since childhood, i naturally gravitate toward initiatives that allow me to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. Being involved in developing extracurricular activities and leadership programs for students, i understand the power of community-driven change. The Millennium Fellowship would provide me with a platform to amplify my efforts, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and create lasting change on a global scale, aligning with my desire to lead and empower others for a better future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Apatya- With Love & Care of Moms
Apatya is an innovative initiative aimed at empowering and economically uplifting housewives in Bangladesh. The platform serves as a comprehensive marketplace that allows women to leverage their skills, monetize their talents, and engage in various economic activities. By focusing on homemade food, skill monetization, and providing safe transportation options for female drivers and riders, Apatya addresses the unique challenges faced by women in the workforce.
Key Components:
1. Homemade Food Marketplace:
Apatya provides a user-friendly online platform where housewives can showcase and sell their homemade dishes. This initiative not only allows them to earn income but also celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Bangladesh. Housewives can register under different plans, enabling them to operate like small-scale restaurants.
2. Skill Monetization Services:
The platform encourages housewives to monetize their diverse skills, whether in cooking, crafting, or offering courses in various subjects such as beauty, sewing, and digital content creation. This multifaceted approach opens up numerous income-generating opportunities for women, fostering entrepreneurship.
3. Female Drivers & Riders:
Apatya collaborates with existing ride-sharing platforms to provide safe and comfortable transportation options for women. By integrating female drivers, the initiative addresses safety concerns and enhances the travel experience for female passengers, promoting gender equality in the transportation sector.
4. Freelancing Account Linkup:
Apatya acts as a bridge between housewives and mainstream freelancing platforms like Fiverr and Upwork. By linking their freelancing accounts, women can enhance their visibility and credibility, allowing them to showcase their skills and secure gigs more effectively.
About the Millennium Fellow
Farisa Ruman Dana is a passionate 4th-year marketing student at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) with a deep-rooted interest in social work, nurtured since childhood. She has consistently demonstrated leadership qualities, contributing to various initiatives aimed at empowering youth. Currently involved in developing extracurricular activities for students from classes 6 to 10, she focuses on creating engaging sessions around club themes like science and coding. Recently promoted to Joint Secretary in BUP FS, Farisa is dedicated to helping students experience enriching club activities, even if they are not part of top-tier institutions, showcasing her commitment to making a positive social impact.


