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 RIMLA AKHTAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National University of Sciences & Technology | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" "Empowering my community through education is my driving force. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will amplify my efforts and provide me with the tools to create sustainable change. The skills and networks I gain from the Millennium Fellowship will enable me to effectively address illiteracy in my village and align my initiatives with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals and envision innovative solutions to uplift my community." "
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
Ramla Akhtar hails from a small village in District Attock and is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree at NUST in Islamabad. Living in the capital city for her studies, she is passionate about breaking the cycle of illiteracy in her hometown. Ramla's dedication to education and community development drives her to work towards educating the people of her village. Inspired by her experiences and education at NUST, she aims to lead various initiatives that will uplift her community and provide better opportunities for future generations. Ramla aspires to be a catalyst for positive change in her village and beyond.
