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 WAQAS ALI KHOSO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Sindh | Jamshoro, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9
" I'm thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to join forces with others who share my passion for making a difference. I’m driven by the belief that young people and communities have the power to tackle the biggest challenges we face today. My work focuses on climate action, youth empowerment, and social justice, especially in helping rural artisans and promoting sustainable practices. I’m committed to creating real, lasting change in my community and beyond by connecting local needs with global solutions. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Climate Action Changemakers Network
The Climate Action Changemakers Network at the University of Sindh, coordinated by Waqas Ali Khoso, brings together students and faculty to tackle climate change and promote sustainability. Running from August to December, this initiative will engage 50 students collaborating with faculty on various climate-focused activities. The project includes an awareness campaign targeting 500 individuals, three tree-planting events aiming to plant 100 trees, two in-person workshops, and three online webinars reaching at least 500 participants. This collaborative effort showcases the impactful role of students and faculty in fostering lasting environmental change.
About the Millennium Fellow
Waqas Ali Khoso, a student of International Relations from Hyderabad, is driven by a deep desire to positively impact his community and beyond. As a climate activist ambassador with the Young Leaders Organization and Director of HR and Operations Sindh at Youth Lead Climate Change, he’s passionate about creating real change. For Waqas, it’s not just about advocating for sustainability; it’s about connecting with people, empowering youth, and supporting rural artisans. His heart is in making a lasting difference in his hometown and the world around him.
