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 UMAMA KHALID, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National Defence University | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 13, SDG 16 & UNAI 3
" I am deeply committed to addressing the critical social issues of health, education and climate change in Pakistan. Witnessing these challenges firsthand has ignited my passion for creating sustainable solutions. The Millennium Fellowship represents an incredible opportunity to collaborate with a global network of changemakers, equipping me with the skills and support needed to drive impactful change. I aspire to be a catalyst for progress, empowering communities and contributing to the achievement of the UN SDGs. "
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
Umama Khalid is a committed and dedicated International Relations student at the National Defence University (NDU). Born, raised, and currently residing in Pakistan, Umama has witnessed the pressing social issues of health, sanitation, and poverty, as well as the consequences of global warming and climate change first-hand, fueling her deep commitment to these causes. Her passion aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on good health and well-being, clean water and sanitation, and poverty eradication. Umama's commitment to social issues is demonstrated by her academic endeavors and extracurricular involvement in programs that enhance the standard of living for Pakistan's underprivileged populations. Her objective is to make a significant contribution to the SDGs' accomplishment by using her training and life experiences to promote and carry out sustainable solutions. Umama hopes to be in the vanguard of social change as she pursues her career in international relations. She envisions a day when everyone has access to the necessities of life and has the chance to live better.
