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 AYESHA ARSHAD, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of the Punjab | Lahore, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 11 & UNAI 9
" "I am thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because it provides me with the opportunity to transform my passion for social impact into meaningful action. Growing up in a village, I witnessed firsthand the challenges of gender inequality, lack of access to basic hygiene, and environmental degradation. These experiences fueled my commitment to fight for justice and uplift my community. The Fellowship allows me to collaborate with like-minded individuals, harnessing our collective energy to address global issues and drive sustainable change. For me, this journey is not just about leadership; it's about ensuring that every voice is heard, every challenge is met with resilience, and every step taken brings us closer to a more just and equitable world." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Building Climate Resilience In Local Communities
This is a group project which aims to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable measures to mitigate its impacts. During the Millennium Fellowship period (August to November), we plan to organize community-based social campaigns to educate the public on the effects of climate change and practical steps to reduce its impact on individuals and the environment. To expand our outreach and engage with a broader audience, we will collaborate with NGOs and institutions actively working on climate action. By empowering local communities with knowledge and tools, we hope to foster resilience against climate-related challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future for Pakistan.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ayesha Arshad is a young, passionate and enthusiastic international relations student at the institute University of the Punjab. She was born and raised in Lahore. As she belongs to the village area, the environment, gender inequality, women's rights,injustice and access to hygiene are always eager to stand her up for social impact in her society. In her high school and university years she actively participates in many philanthropic social impact projects and is passionate to continue in the future. Her passion for serving humanity and the environment Aspires to be in a professional field where she can serve and bring social impact and contribute in the United Nation's sustainable development goals.
