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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 ZAINAB ASHFAQ, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Qatar University | Doha, Qatar | Advancing SDG 6 & UNAI 9

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" "I see this fellowship not only as a platform for expressing our projects, but as a space to transform compassion into concrete action that can shape brighter futures. I am eager to join the Millennium Fellowship because it brings together a community of driven young leaders united by a shared vision for meaningful change. By engaging with diverse voices and experiences, I hope to develop solutions that are both innovative and inclusive, ensuring that my work addresses real needs and fosters relevant change." "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Aqua Leap Qatar

Imagine Qatar as a big house with only a small water tank. One of the country’s biggest challenges is its water supply, since it is a desert with no natural freshwater sources. This is where “Aqua Leap Qatar” comes in. Our goal is to make sure taps are used only when necessary. We plan to use smart technology, such as sensors that can detect exactly where and how water is being used or wasted. This would help us quickly fix leaks and make water use more efficient in both homes and businesses.
Alongside the technology, we would run wide-reaching public awareness campaigns and educational programs to show people the importance of saving water and how to do it in their daily lives. By working with tech companies and community centers, we would spread the message and get everyone involved in water conservation.
The aim is to cut water waste, make the most of every drop, and help all Qatari residents use water more sustainably. By reshaping the way people in our community view and use water, we hope to inspire other regions facing the same challenges.

About the Millennium Fellow

Zainab Ashfaq is a young, ambitious student who is a hard worker at the College of Business and Economics, at Qatar University. She was born in Pakistan, resides in Qatar and is currently studying Finance. Zainab has embraced opportunities to participate in diverse initiatives that reflect her interests in community engagement and global affairs. Her experiences range from sustainability competitions to volunteering at public forums and awareness events, as well as active involvement in her high school Model United Nations conferences. These engagements have allowed her to interact with people from varied backgrounds and gain insight into international issues, shaping her outlook as both a learner and a contributor to her community.

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