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 FATIMA TUZ ZOHURA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Bangladesh University of Professionals | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 13, SDG 11, SDG 5, SDG 8 & UNAI 3
" I am driven by the belief that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to shine, regardless of their circumstances. Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it provides a space to connect with passionate change makers, share ideas, and envision new ways to make education and empowerment a reality for those who need it most. This fellowship will enable me to turn dreams into action, creating meaningful and lasting change in communities while learning, growing, and inspiring others along the way. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Wish Loom Inclusive and sustainability framework.
The Wish Loom Inclusive & Sustainability Framework is a holistic development model designed to ensure that every program of the Wish Loom Foundation promotes equity, community participation, environmental responsibility, and long-term social impact. The framework integrates the core principles of inclusivity, sustainability, transparency, and local empowerment, enabling our organization to deliver interventions that respond to the real needs of marginalized communities in Bangladesh.
Through this framework, Wish Loom Foundation aligns all its initiatives Child Education, Youth Development, Women Empowerment, Food Security, Urban Health, Poverty Alleviation, and Climate Action with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project aims to create a development blueprint that not only provides immediate support but also strengthens community resilience, enhances capacity, and promotes dignity for underserved populations.
The framework operates on three pillars:
1. Inclusive Access and Equity
We ensure that all individuals irrespective of gender, socioeconomic background, disability, ethnicity, or geographic location can access our services without discrimination. Our programs prioritize marginalized children, vulnerable women, low-income youth, and communities living in high-risk urban and rural environments.
2. Sustainability and Environmental Integration
Our initiatives embed eco-friendly practices, resource efficiency, and climate awareness. Whether through community gardens, low-cost renewable energy adoption, or environment-focused education in schools, we work to reduce environmental vulnerability and strengthen community resilience.
3. Community Participation and Accountability
The framework places strong emphasis on participatory decision-making. Community members, beneficiaries, volunteers, and local stakeholders actively contribute to identifying problems and co-designing solutions. Transparent reporting, continuous monitoring, and open feedback systems guarantee accountability and trust between Wish Loom Foundation and the communities we serve.
Overall, the Wish Loom Inclusive & Sustainability Framework works as the guiding strategy for creating long-term, people-centered, and environmentally conscious development outcomes across Bangladesh.
About the Millennium Fellow
Fatima Tuz Zohura is a Bangladeshi sociologist-in-training and social changemaker, currently studying at the Bangladesh University of Professionals. She is the Founder and CEO of the Wish Loom Foundation, leading initiatives that provide free education for underprivileged children, empower women and youth, and promote community health and climate resilience. Guided by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, Fatima blends academic research with grassroots action to create lasting impact, envisioning a future where every individual can thrive with dignity and hope.
