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 MAIDA ZAFAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National Defence University | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 13, SDG 16 & UNAI 3

" Advocating for human rights and reducing inequalities, has been my goal since the
childhood. To create a more just and peaceful society,creating opportunities for
marginalized communities is most important. I believe that speaking for those whose
voices are unheard, and challenging systematic barriers is the way that leads towards
the betterment of society. Through hardwork,research and action, I hope to create a
society with zero discrimination and inequality. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Udaan
Our Millennium Fellowship project named “Udaan” focused on addressing key global challenges aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Our mission was to foster sustainable change by empowering underserved communities, advocating for climate resilience, and promoting a culture of peace and inclusivity. For SDG 4, we organized educational workshops on Resume Building, Artificial Intelligence, and Communication skills aimed at reducing disparities in learning access for marginalized students. These sessions covered essential skills like critical thinking, leadership, and digital literacy to bridge gaps in quality education. Under SDG 13, we tackled climate challenges through awareness campaigns and eco-friendly initiatives. Activities included tree-planting drive, interactive discussions on climate adaptation strategies, and organizing a seminar on Climate change.
In line with SDG 16, we conducted community dialogues and advocacy programs to raise awareness about social justice, governance, and conflict resolution. Our efforts sought to cultivate safe spaces where diverse voices could collaborate for equitable solution. Our main goal was to bring awareness in our campus and work towards a more sustainable future.
About the Millennium Fellow
Maida Zafar is an ambitious, kind and competitive student at National Defence
University, Islamabad. Maida, is currently pursuing bachelor's in Peace and Conflict
Studies and aims to do MA in Human rights. Maida with a strong interest in social
work,human rights, humanitarian law, and regional security, has worked with various
NGOs and research thinktanks. Her work focuses on highlighting social issues and
promoting human security. Through the Millennium Fellowship, Maida aims to enhance
her ability to create peaceful and just society.








