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 SANIA KHURSHID, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
National University Of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 13 & UNAI 3
" “I am passionate about empowering youth to take charge of their health and future. I believe that with the right knowledge, mentorship, and resources, young people can become powerful agents of change in their communities. I am where I am today because others invested in my growth, and I want to be that person who believes in, supports, and amplifies the potential of the next generation.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Educate, Prevent and Heal Climate
Educate, Prevent, and Heal Climate was a public health initiative that raised awareness about the health impacts of climate change among medical students and hospital patients in Rawalpindi. From August to November 2025, the project conducted awareness sessions in medical colleges, reaching over 150 students, and organized weekly educational talks in hospital waiting areas, engaging hundreds of patients.
The team also designed easy-to-understand posters and brochures explaining how to prevent heat-related illnesses, respiratory issues, and mosquito-borne diseases. By bridging the gap between climate science and healthcare education, the project empowered both future doctors and patients to better understand and respond to climate-related health challenges.
About the Millennium Fellow
Sania Khursheed is a final-year Medical Laboratory Technology student at the National University of Medical Sciences in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She is passionate about improving community health and well-being through education, advocacy, and sustainable development initiatives. As an active participant in global leadership programs such as the Aspire Leadership Program and the McKinsey Forward Learning Program, Sania has developed strong skills in collaboration and project management. Through her Millennium Fellowship project, she aims to raise awareness on public health challenges and inspire youth-led action in her community. After graduation, she plans to pursue advanced studies and work in the field of global health and development.
