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 TILOTTAMA BARUA, 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
" "Fulfillment and gratitude fuel my passion for social work, driving my commitment to microfinance and social justice. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will allow me to amplify this impact collaboratively. The skills and experiences I gain will enable me to make a more meaningful contribution to economic empowerment and equality, aligning my efforts with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to further this journey of service, finding deeper satisfaction in the positive change we create together." "
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
Tilottama Barua is a driven and passionate student majoring in Finance and Banking at Bangladesh University of Professionals. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Tilottama has always been deeply committed to the principles of microfinance and social justice. Her dedication to these causes stems from her belief in empowering marginalized communities and fostering economic equality. Throughout her academic journey,Tilottama has actively engaged in initiatives that support financial inclusion and social equity. She aspires to build a career where she can further these efforts, contributing to global development and the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable
Development Goals.
