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 ZAID KHAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Government College University Lahore | Lahore, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 15 & UNAI 3
" "I believe that meaningful change begins with informed action. The Millennium Fellowship offers a platform to transform ideas into impact, and I am excited to collaborate with like-minded leaders to advance justice, equity, and sustainable solutions." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Tree Plantation
My project is a community-driven tree plantation initiative in my village aimed at restoring the local environment, raising ecological awareness, and promoting sustainable living. The village has been affected by deforestation, soil erosion, and rising temperatures, which threaten both agricultural productivity and public health. Through this project, I plan to plant native trees in key areas such as school grounds, roadsides, and farmland borders. The initiative also includes educational workshops and awareness campaigns to engage youth, farmers, and families in environmental stewardship.
This project directly supports *SDG 13: Climate Action*, *SDG 15: Life on Land*, and *SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities* by enhancing biodiversity, improving air quality, and building climate resilience. It also contributes to *SDG 4: Quality Education* by involving students in hands-on environmental learning.
*Measurable outcomes* include:
- Planting at least *500 trees* over the course of the fellowship.
- Conducting *3 environmental awareness sessions* in local schools.
- Engaging *100+ community members*, including youth and farmers, in plantation and maintenance activities.
- Monitoring tree survival rates and soil quality improvements over a 6-month period.
By combining action with education, this project aims to create lasting environmental impact and inspire a culture of sustainability in the village.
About the Millennium Fellow
Zaid Khan is a dedicated law student at Government College University Lahore with a strong academic foundation in science from Edwardes College Peshawar. Transitioning from science to law has strengthened his analytical thinking, research skills, and passion for justice. He is particularly interested in human rights, legal reform, and the intersection of law and social change. Zaid actively engages in initiatives that promote equity, dialogue, and community development. Through the Millennium Fellowship, he aims to amplify his impact, develop global perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to building inclusive, sustainable, and just societies.
