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 YOZA ILYAS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Health Services Academy | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6 & UNAI 6, UNAI 9, UNAI 3
" Innovation and flexibility, rooted in systems thinking, are at the core of both my art and professional endeavors. Being part of the Millennium Fellowship will allow me to further develop these qualities through collaboration with like-minded peers. The fellowship will equip me to create a stronger social impact within schools and art communities, directly supporting the UNAI principles and the SDGs. I am excited to cultivate new ways of thinking and learning, enhancing my ability to drive meaningful change. "
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
Yoza Ilyas is a driven and globally aware individual with a deep passion for public health. Residing in Islamabad, Pakistan, Yoza has always been committed to making a positive impact on community health and well-being. From an early age, their dedication to improving public health outcomes has been evident, and this passion has only grown stronger through their academic and professional journey.
With a background in public health and a strong focus on addressing health disparities, Yoza has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting health equity and access to quality care. Whether through organizing community health programs, advocating for policy changes, or contributing to research on pressing public health issues, Yoza's work reflects a steadfast commitment to making a difference.
Looking forward, Yoza aspires to play a significant role in shaping public health policies and practices that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Their ultimate goal is to create a healthier, more equitable world where everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy life, regardless of their circumstances.
