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 AWAIS ASGHAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
National University of Sciences & Technology | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 13 & UNAI 9
" Innovation and curiosity drive my work in technology and education. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will allow me to amplify my impact, equipping more young learners with skills to shape the future. The knowledge, mentorship, and global network from this fellowship will strengthen my efforts to bridge the gap between education and industry, creating accessible solutions that empower communities and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: BreatheSafe
BreatheSafe is a community-driven environmental initiative aimed at making the invisible problem of air pollution visible. The project uses low-cost, portable IoT-based air quality sensors to monitor real-time levels of dust, smoke, and harmful gases in the environment.
It was developed in response to the growing health issues caused by poor air quality, especially affecting children and the elderly who suffer from respiratory problems.
The main goal of BreatheSafe is to deploy multiple sensors across the city, collect live air quality data, and visualize results so that people can make informed decisions about their daily activities. The project also seeks to raise awareness, promote cleaner practices, and influence policy-making for a healthier and more sustainable urban lifestyle.
About the Millennium Fellow
Awais Asghar is a final-year Electrical Engineering student at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, Pakistan. Born in Multan and currently residing in Islamabad, Awais is deeply passionate about technology and its power to create positive change. He has delivered robotics and AI workshops to students from grades 5–12, inspiring young minds to explore innovation and problem-solving. Through his leadership and dedication, Awais has empowered the next generation to engage with cutting-edge tools and concepts. He aspires to develop accessible technological solutions that bridge the gap between education and industry, driving sustainable progress in communities worldwide.
