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 RIFATH SUMAIYA ZAMAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Shahjalal University of Science & Technology | Sylhet, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 12, SDG 2, SDG 10 & UNAI 9
" The Millennium Fellowship has always supported individuals who are passionate about creating positive change in their communities. My project is ambitious and requires significant effort and collaboration. As an individual leader, I aspire to become a Millennium Fellow to leverage the expertise and resources provided by the program. This will enable me to help people more effectively and sustainably. I am excited about the opportunity to work with like-minded peers, share knowledge, and grow together. The fellowship offers a hopeful vision of working towards a safe and secure society, and I look forward to collaborating with other bright minds from my campus who have also been selected as my peers. "
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
Rifath Sumaiya Zaman is a dedicated undergraduate student of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Born in Sylhet, Bangladesh, Rifath is deeply passionate about quality education and ensuring equal opportunities for all students across the country. Inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals, she is committed to making a positive impact in the field of education and beyond. Realizing that meaningful change requires collaboration, Rifath is eager to expand her professional network and work alongside like-minded individuals. The Millennium Fellowship program offers her a hopeful vision of working together to create a safe and secure society. She is excited to collaborate with her peers, help them, and grow together, driven by a shared commitment to educational access and inclusivity.
