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 ARIBA FAISAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National University of Sciences & Technology | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" I'm deeply passionate about education's transformative power in empowering individuals and communities. However, witnessing educational inequity firsthand has fueled my desire to make a positive impact, particularly in providing quality education and mentorship to underserved youth like those in Pakistan. The Millennium Fellowship's commitment to empowering young leaders resonates deeply with this passion. As a Fellow, I aim to leverage the program's resources and network to amplify the impact of Project Mashaal and inspire others to contribute to social development. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Mashal
Mashal is a social impact initiative dedicated to reducing the disparity between FSC and A-Level students in Pakistan. Our mission is to empower underprivileged students by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive academically and professionally.
Through career counseling, skill development workshops, and practical learning experiences, we aim to:
Provide equal access to essential soft and digital skills.
Offer real-world exposure through internships and networking opportunities.
Prepare students for both local and global challenges in education and employment.
With a strong focus on SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), Mashal is creating pathways to success for over 1,000 students from Tier 3 colleges across Islamabad and Multan.
Join us in reshaping education and empowering the next generation!
About the Millennium Fellow
Ariba Faisal is a dynamic and ambitious undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's in Mass Communication with a major in Advertising and PR at the National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad. A native of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, she is a passionate entrepreneur with a strong inclination towards community development. Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her venture, Headon, a bandana business.
Ariba's commitment to social impact is profound. Her volunteer work encompasses diverse roles, including teaching English to international students and contributing to Teach For Pakistan's initiatives. She has spearheaded educational programs in her village, empowering underprivileged students. By mentoring NUST International Model United Nations delegates from underprivileged backgrounds, she has cultivated leadership skills among young people. These experiences have ignited a passion for education and a vision to establish her schools, where she can provide holistic development opportunities for underserved communities. With a profound capacity for empathy and a natural aptitude for leadership, Ariba is poised to drive meaningful change. She is a passionate mentor for the youth.
