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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT HAI YEN HUYNH NGUYEN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Duke Kunshan University | Kunshan, China | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 12 & UNAI 8

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" “I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it feels like a space where I can experiment with new ideas, learn from others, and turn small sparks into real impact. I do this work because I'm always searching for creative ways to make sustainability part of everyday life.” "

Millennium Fellowship Project: REACH

Our project gives new life to idle items while supporting a more inclusive and equal community. In partnership with BUY42—a charity chain where over half the employees are people with disabilities— we are currently conducting two major events. First is collecting second-hand goods from students, check their quality, and transport them to BUY42 stores or open up flea shop in our campus. This not only promotes sustainability by reducing waste but also raises funds to support the employment and welfare of people with disabilities. Secondly, to build deeper understanding, we created a “One-day Store Manager” program. Students volunteer at BUY42 stores in Shanghai, working alongside staff with disabilities. It’s a hands-on way to learn about inclusive workplaces, grow empathy, and see the impact of small, thoughtful actions. In the future, we hope to do even more—organizing awareness campaigns, community outreach, and talks by organizations that support people with disabilities. Our goal is to create a stronger culture of equality and understanding on campus and beyond. Through simple actions like donating, volunteering, or just listening, we’re building a project that’s sustainable, meaningful, and rooted in mutual respect.

About the Millennium Fellow

Hai Yen is a sophomore at Duke Kunshan University in China with an interest in anthropology, public policy, and cultural exchange. Hai Yen is committed to cross-cultural understanding, having worked in education, fieldwork, and community projects across Asia and South Africa. Through her work, she strives to bridge commerce, charity, and sustainability while empowering underrepresented voices in global conversations.

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