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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 MANIHA ZEHRA ZAIDI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Health Services Academy | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6 & UNAI 6, UNAI 9, UNAI 3

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" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it provides a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change for marginalized children under five in Islamabad—a cause close to my heart. I believe that everyone deserves respect, empowerment, and love, regardless of gender, race, or background. This Fellowship allows me to collaborate with passionate individuals worldwide, amplifying awareness and action on critical issues like healthcare inequities and gender equity. By starting with small but impactful initiatives, I aim to contribute to a brighter future for marginalized communities globally. "

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

Maniha Zehra Zaidi is a passionate Public Health student from Islamabad, Pakistan, dedicated to improving global health and promoting gender equity. She believes everyone deserves respect, empowerment, and love, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity. Maniha's commitment to these values led her to Public Health, where she aims to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. She has actively participated in initiatives like the Polio Eradication Program in Pakistan, observing firsthand the inequities in healthcare and the lack of opportunities for women. Maniha is eager to apply her skills in a dynamic environment and be a valuable asset to any team advancing these global goals.

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