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 MASOOMA SHAKEEL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Bahauddin Zakariya University | Multan, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 11 & UNAI 6
" I believe real change starts with committed action, and the Millennium Fellowship is the perfect space to turn ideas into impact. I'm excited to collaborate with passionate leaders from around the world, exchange bold ideas, and grow the skills I need to drive sustainable solutions. This journey is more than a fellowship—it’s an opportunity to create meaningful change for communities, advance the SDGs, and inspire others to believe that their actions matter. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Furry Friends Forever
I hope to open a shelter named Furry Friends Forever as I am passionate about rescuing animals. Those animals who are abandoned by their owners due to any reason, those who don't have anywhere to go in harsh weather, those who are suffering from any disease, those who don't have anything to eat, and those who are abused by others. I love animals more than anyone else. Many animals are left to suffer without food or shelter, and it's heartbreaking to see them subjected to violence. So, I am planning to open such an organization that owns every animal that has gone through any kind of violence .In my city, I've witnessed numerous cases of cats and dogs being abused and abandoned. Parents buy pets for their kids, and when their child suffers from any kind of allergy from that animal, they leave them on the street to suffer. These animals, lacking immunity, are left to fend for themselves on the streets. Their harsh behavior with innocent creatures has forced me to think about starting a shelter, so that i can provide them a loving and nurturing environment to these deserving creatures.
About the Millennium Fellow
Masooma Shakeel is a dynamic Supply Chain Management undergraduate at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, recognized as a Millennium Fellow for the Class of 2025. She brings a strong track record of achievement, with professional experience at PepsiCo International and Pepsi Naubahar Bottling Company, where she strengthened her expertise in sales operations, logistics, and strategic growth. A creative leader on campus, Masooma has driven high-impact promotional campaigns and supported global clients with innovative business solutions. She is committed to leading projects that advance sustainability, empower communities, and contribute meaningfully to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
