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 MD RIFAT ISLAM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Shahjalal University of Science & Technology | Sylhet, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 12, SDG 2, SDG 10 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it provides a platform to amplify my efforts in creating sustainable social impact. Through collaboration with like-minded individuals, I aim to drive positive change, especially in addressing critical issues like climate change and social inequality. I believe that collective action can transform communities, and the Millennium Fellowship will equip me with the tools to lead and inspire meaningful change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Box of Equality
The "Box of Equality" initiative addresses key challenges in donation practices, including negligence, mismatched contributions, lack of tracking, and limited motivation for regular giving. By promoting thoughtful and need-based donations, it ensures that each contribution has a meaningful impact.
The project emphasizes preparing the next generation to practice responsible giving through gamified systems and awareness programs. Donors can choose items from an online inventory or assemble personalized boxes, which are delivered to recipients by a dedicated team. Feedback is collected and shared with donors, who also earn "Charity Points" for their contributions, motivating consistent involvement.
With a focus on transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, this initiative strives to make charitable giving a regular and impactful activity, fostering a culture of equality and empathy in society.
About the Millennium Fellow
Md Rifat Islam is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet. He is deeply involved in social work, serving as the blood donation coordinator for Sonchalon and collaborating with various charity organizations. With a passion for research, he focuses on the socio-economic impacts of climate change in Bangladesh. Skilled in SPSS, leadership, and communication, Rifat aims to make meaningful contributions through research and community service.
