ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.

UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT EKRA RAHMAN OAKIA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Asian University for Women | Chattogram, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 4 & UNAI 5

" I believe change starts with small, consistent actions, and being a Millennium Fellow gives me the chance to turn ideas into impact, help me to grow, learn more and build my leadership strongly. I want to do this work because I want to see young voices shaping a kinder, more inclusive future and I'm determined to be one of them.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Little Lights
Little Lights is a community project for children who work long hours and have very little access to education. These children often miss school and the simple joys of childhood because they help support their families. I started this project because I believe every child deserves a chance to learn, play, and feel valued. Through the project, we create a safe and welcoming space where children can spend a few hours each week learning basic reading, writing, and math. Sessions also include storytelling, art, and fun activities that build confidence, creativity, and a love for learning. University volunteers help lead the activities, making it a collaborative effort that connects young people with the community. The ultimate goal of Little Lights is to spark hope and inspire confidence. Beyond academics, it’s about giving children a safe space to be kids, feel joy, and dream about a brighter future. By involving families and the community, we hope to encourage more support for education and create lasting positive change.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ekra Rahman Oakia is a emerging leader, bright, avid changemaker committed to education, youth empowerment and most importantly a Computer Science student at Asian University for Women. She was born in Bandarban, Bangladesh. For long time she has been actively involved in extracurricular activities that helped her to grow, learn, creativity, and social impact. The leadership path of Ekra has truly been devoted to the value of collaboration. Her goal is to empower others and work toward meeting community needs. Through her projects, Ekra seeks to instill in youth the skills and confidence they need to bring about positive change. She hopes to continue constructing projects and supporting education, equity, and sustainability.








