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 BI BI FARDINA AKHTER MONI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Chittagong | Chattogram, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 9
" "As a Millennium Fellow, I'm excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals who are equally passionate about driving positive change. I do this work because I believe in the power of collective action to create lasting change. Empowering women through employment not only transforms lives but also strengthens communities and fuels sustainable economic growth. Together, we can create a more equitable world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EmpowerLink
"EmpowerLink" is an initiative aimed at addressing high unemployment rates among women in rural Bangladesh, driven by socio-economic barriers and cultural norms. Launched by the online platforms Hommy and Yolo, EmpowerLink empowers women by providing skills training in digital literacy, design, marketing, and customer service, specifically for the growing e-commerce sector in sustainable fashion and décor.
Through partnerships with local artisans, EmpowerLink promotes traditional craftsmanship while creating eco-friendly products. The initiative also builds a supportive community network by collaborating with local NGOs and women’s organizations, offering mentorship and resources for long-term success.
EmpowerLink’s key achievements include training over 30 women, creating 100 eco-friendly products, launching an e-commerce platform to showcase women-made goods, and raising awareness through marketing campaigns. The initiative aims to expand its reach, foster economic growth, and empower women to become financially independent, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable economy in Bangladesh.
About the Millennium Fellow
Bibi Fardina Akhter Moni is a senior marketing student at the University of Chittagong in Bangladesh, passionate about creating employment opportunities for women to drive economic growth and reduce poverty. Her education has focused on Bangladesh's role in the industrial revolution, inspiring her to contribute to the region's sustainability efforts. Fardina has already launched two ventures, YOLO and Your HOMMY, during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic to generate employment in Bangladesh. After graduation, she plans to pursue a master's degree in Global Business and Entrepreneurship to further her mission of promoting equity and economic growth in her country.
