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 DUAYAB, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National University of Sciences & Technology | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 6, SDG 15, SDG 14 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a unique platform to turn my passion for sustainable development into impactful action. Through this fellowship, I can collaborate with like-minded individuals and leverage my background in chemical engineering to address pressing global challenges, particularly climate change and renewable energy. My dedication, leadership, and ability to inspire others fuel my efforts to make a positive impact in society. By advancing the SDGs, I aim to create a cleaner, greener future and ensure sustainable practices that benefit both current and future generations. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EarthChem Heroes
The EarthChem Heroes project is a youth-led initiative dedicated to addressing critical environmental challenges through education, innovation, and community engagement. Rooted in the principles of sustainability and inspired by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our mission is to create lasting environmental impact and empower individuals to become stewards of the planet.
Key focus areas include:
Climate Action (SDG 13): Raising awareness about climate change and implementing solutions such as tree plantations and clean-up drives.
Clean Water (SDG 6): Promoting water conservation and sustainable water management practices.
Life on Land (SDG 15): Protecting biodiversity and encouraging ecosystem restoration through innovative recycling initiatives.
Life Below Water (SDG 14): Advocating for the health of aquatic ecosystems through pollution reduction and marine conservation.
Our project engages students, local communities, and underprivileged areas to inspire climate-conscious behavior through workshops, awareness campaigns, and hands-on activities. By fostering collaboration and encouraging grassroots solutions, EarthChem Heroes is paving the way for a greener, more resilient future
About the Millennium Fellow
Duayab is a senior year student of Chemical Engineering at the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan. She is captivated by the potential of her degree to transform sustainable ideas into reality and is excited to be part of the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024.
For as long as she can remember, Duayab has been eager to participate in activities that promote sustainable development, particularly those related to SDG 13: Climate Action. She actively raises awareness about the urgent need for climate action through social media platforms.
Recently, Duayab has developed an interest in promoting SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy during her internship at Renewables First, She hopes to further research and create a meaningful impact in Pakistan by advocating for renewable energy sources.
Passionate about driving sustainability practices and advancing the SDGs, Duayab aims to create solutions that not only meet today’s energy needs but also pave the way for a cleaner, greener future.
