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 MAIESHA ZAHIN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Jahangirnagar University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 15 & UNAI 8
" "I believe that compassion backed by action can reshape communities. Through the Millennium Fellowship, I am excited to amplify my work with stray animals - building stronger networks, enhancing my leadership, and driving meaningful change for animal welfare. This work matters to me because every life — no matter how small — deserves care, dignity, and a chance to thrive." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Pother Pran
I joined Pother Pran, a campus-based animal welfare organization a year after I started university. Stray animals are everywhere, struggling to survive without food, shelter, and proper medical care. Getting beaten, poisoned, or chased away is just another day on the road. At Pother Pran, we provide them with food and medical care with the limited funds we receive and try to rehabilitate the severely injured ones. It appalls me every day to know that nearly 70% of stray animals witness cruelty at the hands of men and only a fraction of them receive proper treatment. Through Pother Pran, I have seen how little care can bring them back to life. I want to dedicate my academic credentials, skills, and network to assisting the helpless to get access to proper care on the road and possible rehabilitation. My project aims to reduce cruelty and promote responsible pet care. In this regard, I plan to research animal cruelty and welfare, hoping to lead the findings into meaningful action.
About the Millennium Fellow
Maiesha Zahin is a junior Finance and Banking student at Jahangirnagar University in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is committed to advancing animal welfare through her leadership in Pother Pran, a campus-based organization dedicated to rescuing, feeding, and rehabilitating stray animals. Under her involvement, the project has expanded its reach by organizing awareness seminars, mobilizing volunteers, and collaborating with local communities to promote responsible pet care and reduce cruelty. Maiesha’s vision is to establish a sustainable support system for animal welfare across Bangladesh, while also influencing policy reforms to ensure stronger protection for strays. After graduation, she plans to continue her work at the intersection of advocacy, community engagement, and policy development to create lasting social impact.
