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 SYED TAHMID ALAM, 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

" "I am driven by a deep commitment to sustainable development and the belief that technology can be a powerful tool for change. As a Millennium Fellow, I am excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals to reimagine development goals and create impactful solutions. I do the work I do because I want to contribute to a future where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand, empowering communities and driving meaningful progress." "
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
Syed Tahmid Alam is a young internationally competitive Economics undergrad student at Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet. In addition to his studentship, he also nourishes a few more things to add more value to the society and economy. Through his project, Tahmid hopes to help his community become a forerunner in sustainability. Tahmid works in a voluntary organization in SUST named KIN and was on the organizing committee of the HULT Prize at SUST. Syed is also a senior content strategist at a software company in Bangladesh named EzyCourse. He aims to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals through his academic and professional endeavors.