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 AIMEN ELAF GHAURI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Health Services Academy | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6 & UNAI 6, UNAI 9, UNAI 3
" By being a part of MCN I will learn about different aspects of life. I will get the answer of questions like how can I help someone for their better health. The project "SHIELD" that I am doing along my team is going to make me more empathetic "
Millennium Fellowship Project: SHIELD
The SHIELD project (Sanitation, Hygiene, Immunization, Education, Leadership for Infectious Disease Prevention) is a community-driven initiative to address critical health and hygiene challenges at Mashal Model School located in Nurpur Shahan, a peri-urban slum in Islamabad. Aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), the project aimed to raise awareness, promote healthy practices, and implement essential healthcare interventions to improve the overall well-being of this underserved population. Our team conducted four comprehensive sessions at Mashal Model School, each tailored to the needs of specific groups.
The first session engaged teachers, focusing on personal hygiene, deworming, menstruation, nutrition, and mental well-being to help them serve as health role models. The second session for parents covered similar topics to encourage a supportive home environment. An interactive session with children highlighted the importance of hygiene and health, while the final session for females emphasized menstrual hygiene management, addressing a critical yet often neglected issue. SHIELD also delivered practical healthcare solutions by conducting a deworming activity for children and organizing a medical camp to address broader health concerns, providing essential healthcare services to the area's residents. SHIELD represents a holistic approach to community health, combining education, empowerment, and healthcare delivery to create a sustainable impact.
About the Millennium Fellow
Aimen Elaf is an excellent candidate for the Millennium Fellowship 2024. She was born and raised in Islamabad, Pakistan. She is a committed student at Health Services Academy (HSA) pursuing a Bachelor of Public Health. She is highly dedicated to improving health outcomes and has developed her abilities in technical writing, data entry, and community outreach. Her inventive approach to problem-solving and collaborative spirit demonstrates her strengths. Aimen Elaf has proven her ability to effect positive change through her work at prestigious organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and at her institution. She has also worked as a rapporteur in the field of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EMONC). In addition to organizing training sessions, she also acts as a co-facilitator, demonstrating her commitment to promoting education and development in her community. Aimen Elaf aims to effectively use the Millennium Fellowship to advance community involvement and health education. She is well-positioned to have a significant impact on the public health field because of her enthusiasm and knowledge.
