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 SHOUKAT ABBASI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Health Services Academy | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 6
" As I am a public health student.I believe public health is not just about treating illness — it’s about empowering communities to live healthier lives. The Millennium Fellowship is a chance to connect with like-minded change makers and turn ideas into real impact.And My goal is to make change and with fellowship We will made a change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EQUAL VOICES
Equal Voices is a project focused on promoting gender equality and addressing gender discrimination. It highlights how individuals of all genders—including male, female, and third gender (intersex) persons—often face unequal opportunities in education, employment, leadership, and social participation. The project explores the causes and effects of gender discrimination and emphasizes the importance of empowering everyone. Its goal is to raise awareness, encourage equal participation, and create an inclusive environment where all voices are equally valued.
About the Millennium Fellow
Fatima Shoukat Abbasi is an emerging public health professional and a third-semester student in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program at the Health Services Academy, Islamabad. With a strong academic foundation — having completed her Matriculation with distinction from the Punjab Rawalpindi Board and FSc (Pre-Medical) from Punjab College — she is committed to advancing healthcare outcomes through evidence-based approaches and community engagement.
Her academic journey is complemented by hands-on experiences, including participation in the 14th International Health Conference, attending a seminar at Jica, and serving as a team leader in an NGO initiative. These experiences have strengthened her leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, and deepened her understanding of health systems and community needs.
Fatima possesses diverse skills, ranging from research writing, presentation development, and Canva design to bilingual communication in English and Urdu. She is deeply passionate about addressing public health challenges, promoting equitable access to healthcare, and fostering community well-being.
Driven, adaptable, and service-oriented, Fatima aspires to contribute to impactful projects that bridge the gap between policy and practice in public health. Her long-term goal is to play an active role in designing and implementing health programs that create sustainable, positive change.
