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 AHNAF RAISA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
BRAC University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 9, SDG 17 & UNAI 6
" "My passion for tackling plastic pollution comes from the belief that change begins with each of us. Plastic affects both our health and the environment, and I am determined to turn awareness into action and make a lasting difference." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Esscre
Esscre is an innovative creative tech startup based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, dedicated to recognizing and empowering the country’s artistic talent. By democratizing access to art, Esscre ensures that artists gain the appreciation, exposure, and credit they deserve. Our mission is to create a thriving ecosystem where creativity flourishes, turning artistic passion into sustainable livelihoods. Through digitization, artist incubators, and community engagement, Esscre aspires to make art a celebrated and viable profession in Bangladesh.
Measurable Goals (August–December 2025):
1. Artist Onboarding & Sales: Onboard 100+ emerging artists, with at least 30% achieving their first sale on the platform.
2. Economic Impact: Facilitate 100+ successful art transactions, generating over BDT 500,000 (≈ USD 4,500) in artist earnings.
3. Community Engagement: Host 5+ workshops and networking events, engaging 300+ participants to foster collaboration and growth.
4. Digital & Social Media Reach: Reach 10,000+ individuals through awareness campaigns, achieving 5,000+ meaningful engagements.
5. International Collaborations: Secure 10+ international clients for custom commissions, completing at least 5 major art projects.
Success will be tracked through artist sales, event participation, social media analytics, and project completion rates. By achieving these milestones, Esscre aims to create lasting impact — helping Bangladeshi artists gain visibility, economic stability, and global opportunities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ahnaf Raisa is a passionate and committed individual dedicated to using science for positive change. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in Biotechnology at BRAC University. Besides academics, she is actively involved in research and knowledge sharing initiatives to bridge the gap between scientific advances and community awareness. She hopes to improve society's well-being through effective research and innovative solutions, with the long-term objective of solving major health and environmental issues in her home country.
