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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 ZARIN RAISA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

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

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" "Empathetic leadership is a key competency for effective leaders today. Millennium Fellowship will help me refine my leadership skills by providing an opportunity of networking and developing skills like critical problem solving, effective communication and patience. Collaborating these skills with my empathetic nature will help me connect with people on a deeper level and be a strong voice to promote sustainable lifestyle for ensuring a healthy planet for the future generation." "

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

Zarin Raisa is a young, responsible and open minded student who is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Bangladesh University of Professionals. She was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Although she is from a developing country, she has always felt a responsibility to preserve the environment. From a very young age she has been passionate about helping people in need around her. Her academic journey has fueled her desire to create meaningful changes for people and the planet. Possessing a solid academic foundation and real-world experience in community engagement, her career goal is to work as an expert in innovating solutions that support social justice, economic sustainability, and environmental preservation achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN.

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