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 HIFSA KHALIQUE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National University of Sciences & Technology | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 3
" "I see the Millennium Fellowship Program as a platform to exploit my skills to do
community services expediently. To enhance my interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, it is an opportunity for me to interact with like-minded individuals around the globe. Thus, I can achieve my aspiring goals of UNAI 03 and SDG 04 by working in such an advanced and innovative program." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: SPARK
Project SPARK is a transformative initiative dedicated to empowering orphans in Pakistan's twin cities, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The project focuses on equipping orphans with skill-based education, psychological support, and knowledge empowerment to build resilience and self-reliance. From August to November 2024, our team successfully visited five orphanages, positively impacting 300 orphans. Through skill development training, we prepared children for early financial independence by teaching practical skills liked Solidwork (3D designing software). Psychological support was provided through art therapy sessions, promoting emotional stability and stress relief. Additionally, we raised awareness about personal safety, including good and bad touch, to foster a sense of security and confidence. SDG s Covered:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - SDG 4: Quality Education - SDG 5: Gender Equality - SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Project SPARK is committed to shaping brighter futures for orphans, empowering them to overcome challenges and lead independent, fulfilling lives.
About the Millennium Fellow
Hifsa Khalique is a young, dedicated, confident, and passionate Pakistani student, pursuing a BS in chemistry at the National University of Sciences and Technology. Besides her studies, she actively participates in community services like street schools, food drives, and donation drives for medical and educational expenses of needy people. Furthermore, she has built small business setups for underprivileged women in Pakistan. She is doing her best to provide education for poverty-stricken children, especially girls. Being a dedicated and passionate leader, she advocates fair dealings in teamwork to create a positive and inclusive working environment among team members.
