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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 NOOR -E- SAFA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Bangladesh University of Professionals | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 4 & UNAI 9

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" The core of my job as a sociology student and volunteer for an active non-governmental organization is empowering communities and promoting inclusivity. I'm thrilled to have been chosen as a Millennium Fellow because it will enable me to serve impoverished families and advocate for universal education, especially for girls. This fellowship enables me to work with like-minded people and contribute to the worldwide promotion of the SDGs and UNAI ideals, which is in line with my enthusiasm for making a lasting social effect." "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Bangladesh GreenWave

The Bangladesh Greenwave Project is an innovative and community-driven initiative aimed at addressing environmental challenges, particularly in urban settings like Dhaka City. This project focuses on fostering sustainable urban development, enhancing air quality, and mitigating the effects of climate change through collective action and strategic interventions. Objectives: 1. Improve Air Quality: Combat air pollution through urban greenery and tree-planting campaigns. 2. Community Engagement: Raise awareness about environmental issues and empower communities to take sustainable actions. 3. Urban Heat Island Mitigation: Use green infrastructure to reduce urban temperatures and create more habitable spaces. 4. Research and Advocacy: Generate data-driven insights to advocate for environmental policies and urban planning reforms. Key Campaign: "Let's Breathe Well" The "Let's Breathe Well" campaign is a flagship initiative of the Greenwave Project. This campaign targets air pollution, particularly in high-density urban areas like Dhaka, by promoting urban greenery and advocating for clean air. Activities Under the Campaign: - Tree Planting Drives: Organizing community tree-planting events in neighborhoods, schools, and public spaces. - Workshops and Seminars: Educating residents about air pollution, its health impacts, and how urban greenery can help. - Community Action Plans: Collaborating with local stakeholders to design and implement solutions tailored to specific areas. Impact Goals: - Enhanced urban greenery coverage in Dhaka. - Reduction in localized air pollution levels. - Increased community awareness and participation in environmental sustainability. - Policy recommendations for greener urban planning. By integrating grassroots action with research and advocacy, the Greenwave Project seeks to create a sustainable and breathable future for urban communities.

About the Millennium Fellow

Noor-E-Safa is a sociology student at Bangladesh University of Professionals. She was born and reared in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is passionate about sustainable development and concentrates on education, women's and children's rights, and poverty alleviation. Her scholarly pursuits and her involvement in the community attest to her dedication to these causes. Noor-E-Safa hopes to use her studies and experiences as a millennium fellow to develop meaningful solutions that will promote a more sustainable and equitable future.

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