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 IZZA SHUAIB, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Health Services Academy | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6 & UNAI 6, UNAI 9, UNAI 3
" I am honored to be selected as a Millennium Fellow, as it represents a prestigious opportunity to collaborate with visionary individuals, refine my skills, and engage in impactful projects that advance The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. This fellowship is a significant platform for me to contribute at every level possible, channeling my creativity and dedication to drive meaningful change while reaching my full potential and promoting a healthier, more equitable world. "
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
Izza Shuaib is a BS Public Health student in her 5th semester at Health Services
Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan's leading public health institute. Driven by a deep
passion for community welfare, Izza pursued public health to make a tangible
difference in the lives of others. Her commitment to this cause is evident through her involvement in various initiatives, including participating in WHO's polio eradication campaign and volunteering at orphanages, where she organized activities and delivered educational lectures. In the future, Izza hopes to continue contributing to positive social change through research, community work, and publicn health interventions, always striving to improve health outcomes and support those in need.
