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 SALMA FARHAT, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Columbia University | New York, United States | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 17 & UNAI 6
" I believe youth are the most powerful catalysts for change when given the tools, knowledge, and opportunity to lead. The Millennium Fellowship will allow me to target more communities with youth-led initiatives, expanding impact and advancing environmental justice through grassroots action and civic engagement. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: NexaYouth: Youth for Change
NexaYouth is a youth-led empowerment program that gives young people a platform to learn, lead, and make an impact in their communities. The project provides students with structured opportunities to explore current events, environmental issues, and public policy while developing skills in research, communication, and community engagement. Through weekly workshops, guided activities, and collaborative projects, NexaYouth helps youth understand how global challenges connect to their lives and supports them in creating initiatives that reflect their interests and values. The goal is to give youth the tools, confidence, and space they need to actively shape change rather than wait for it.
About the Millennium Fellow
Salma Farhat is a sophomore at Columbia University studying Political Science and Statistics. She is the founder and executive director of NexaYouth, a nationwide nonprofit engaging over 400 youth in civic action and environmental advocacy, averaging over 500 community service hours weekly. Passionate about environmental justice, youth empowerment, and inclusive policy, she aims to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by fostering equitable climate solutions, amplifying youth voices, and driving community-led change. A Division I tennis player and five-time national champion, Salma brings the same discipline and leadership from athletics to her global advocacy work.
