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 SAIMA IQBAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National University of Medical Sciences PWD Campus | Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 2, SDG 12 & UNAI 9
" Iam excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to merge my passion for
nutrition with the opportunity to contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable
Development Goals. By focusing on empowering communities for sustainable nutrition,
I aim to address food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles. This fellowship is a
chance to create meaningful change, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their
circumstances, has access to the knowledge and resources they need to make
informed food choices and lead healthier lives. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Composting for Change
"Composting for Change" focused on Sustainable Food Waste Reduction, Food
Hygiene, and Affordable Organic Nutrition Projects. Through sessions, the project
informed communities of composting as a solution to food wastage, proper food hygienepractices to prevent spoilage, and how to grow organic food at home. The project also included a demonstration of 'How to Make Compost'. This initiative hopefully empowered individuals to improve their health and environment while reducing environmental impact.
About the Millennium Fellow
Saima Iqbal is a passionate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition
and Dietetics at NUMS. She was born in khushab and now resides in Rawalpindi.As a
registered member of the Pakistan Food and Nutrition Organization (PFNO),Saima
contributes to research, advocacy, and community outreach to promote better
nutrition and food security. In addition, Saima volunteers with the Student Nutritionist
Club Pakistan, where she has played a key role in organizing camps and webinars to
foster sustainable nutrition and healthy living. Her work reflects a strong commitment
to advancing public health and nutrition education.Saima has aimed at promoting
sustainable nutrition and a healthy environment, demonstrating her commitment to
advancing public health and nutrition education within her community.
