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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 USWA ASHRAF, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

King Edward Medical University | Lahore, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 6

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" I am excited to be part of the Millennium Fellowship because it gives me the opportunity to turn my ideas into real, impactful projects that benefit my community. I do what I do because I believe in using my skills and knowledge to improve the health and well-being of others, especially those who are underserved or vulnerable. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Bloom: Women's Health & Empowerment

Women's health and empowerment is a community-based project focusing on women’s reproductive health- a taboo in our society where women face serious health risks due to a lack of basic awareness regarding menstrual hygiene, breastfeeding, and pre and post-delivery care. This project aims to address this disparity by connecting underprivileged women with available healthcare resources via a three-tiered approach. First, we plan to conduct monthly free maternal health awareness camps in underserved areas. These camps will comprise educational sessions and discussions with the community members to address their concerns and provide them with accurate information. Secondly, an aspect of these camps would involve the recruitment and training of local women as Maternal health ambassadors to educate and support other women. Finally, by making use of digital technology, we intend to upscale our impact by launching a social media awareness campaign by developing short, easy-to-understand Urdu-language materials (videos and infographics) to address common misconceptions, provide certified information and make this essential information accessible for women who due to stigmatization, illiteracy or travel constraints cannot avail the available healthcare services. This project through the use of physical and digital means hopes to bridge the gap in reproductive health seen in our community.

About the Millennium Fellow

Uswa Ashraf is a dedicated and hardworking medical student at King Edward Medical University. Born in Pakistan, she spent nearly 18 years in Kuwait before returning to her homeland to pursue higher education. Throughout her academic journey, she has consistently excelled, maintaining top ranks in both school and college. Her commitment to learning has guided her toward her goal of becoming a doctor.
Uswa believes that challenges often shape ordinary individuals into extraordinary achievers. Alongside her studies, she has a strong interest in sports and research. Passionate about making a positive difference, she strives to use her academic knowledge to support those in need and contribute to the development of her community and country. She finds the greatest satisfaction in seeing her fellow citizens thrive. Her personal motto is: “Always Stay Happy and Healthy.”

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