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 AREEBA BAIG, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 5 & UNAI 9
" "Nobody ever mastered any skill except through intensive, persistent, and intelligent practice. The Millennium Fellowship program excites me because it offers the perfect platform to sharpen my leadership and communication skills, enabling me to motivate others to join in creating meaningful change. It's the ideal space to contribute to the SDGs, envision my aspirations, and engage with individuals who share a commitment to making a difference." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Green Akhuwateers
Green Akhuwateers are a dedicated group of around 30 students from Akhuwat College for Women in Chakwal, passionately addressing climate change issues. Through awareness campaigns, tree planting initiatives, recycling prodeucts, sewing cloth bags, and sustainable practices, they aim to inspire their community and foster environmental stewardship. Their efforts not only contribute to the global fight against climate change but also empower young women to become leaders in sustainability. Together, they strive to create a greener, more sustainable future for all.
About the Millennium Fellow
Areeba Baig, a daughter of the mountains, harbors grand dreams of transforming her small town in Azad Kashmir. With innate leadership qualities, she pursued a degree in economics to better understand global issues. Despite numerous challenges, she actively engages in social projects focused on women's empowerment and student career counseling. Areeba is the founder and CEO of Green Akhuwateer, a pioneering climate action project in her community. As the first to champion environmental change locally, she contributes to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals with determination and vision, aspiring to do even more with future support.
