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 TAHMINA KHANDOKER ABANI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Bangladesh University of Professionals | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 10, SDG 17 & UNAI 2, UNAI 6

" I find immense excitement in developing new skills and applying them in my daily life. Skill development is crucial for enhancing our value and productivity. Two years ago, I began my journey in this area, and today I’m successfully running a solo business of arts and crafts, built on the skills I've acquired. While there are ample resources available for learning, I believe there is often a lack of clear guidance. The Millennium Fellowship offers a unique platform where I can both learn and share my experiences with a vibrant community. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Decent Work Warrior
The 'Decent Work Warrior' comic series was initially created during my time at university in collaboration with fellow students. Our goal was to develop an engaging and educational platform to promote the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth. The series highlights the importance of fair wages, safe working environments, quality jobs, and equal economic opportunities for all. Through relatable characters and compelling stories, we aimed to raise awareness among young people about issues such as workers' rights, gender equality in employment, ending child labor, and supporting entrepreneurship.
I am now continuing the project through my organization, Kashful Foundation. As a business student, I am passionate about expanding this initiative and sharing it with a broader audience, particularly my peers. The comics will be released across our digital platforms, distributed in printed formats, and workshops will be conducted to engage individuals in understanding and promoting SDG 8.
The project's mission is to contribute to creating an economy that offers decent job opportunities and empowers individuals to escape poverty through productive employment. We are working to further amplify the impact of the comic series, expanding our reach and continuing the conversation around decent work and economic growth.
About the Millennium Fellow
Tahmina Khandoker Abani is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in
environmental science at Bangladesh University of Professionals, Bangladesh. She was born and raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tahmina is deeply passionate about skill development and the endless possibilities it brings. Her journey, which began two years ago, has led her to run a solo business rooted in her acquired skills successfully. A creative individual at heart, Tahmina enjoys drawing, painting, and teaching, and she believes that clear guidance is key to unlocking potential. She aims to continue her growth through platforms like the Millennium Fellowship while sharing her experiences with a vibrant community.