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 SHANZA ASAD MUGHAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Rawalpindi Medical University | Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" The Millennium Fellowship will provide me with a platform to translate my love and passion for equity in education and health into action, while also giving me the chance to learn and collaborate with a community dedicated to making the world more inclusive, just, and sustainable. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: NIGHEBAAN - Guardian of Health and Humanity
Project NIGHEBAAN (Guardians of Health and Humanity) is a youth-led initiative focused on protecting and empowering communities through knowledge, care, and action. Our mission is to raise awareness about common health conditions and diseases, equip people with preventive strategies, and promote healthier lifestyles. Alongside health awareness, the project also addresses the challenges of natural disasters, especially floods, by educating communities about preparedness, safety measures, and resilience-building. Through workshops, campaigns, and community engagement, Project NIGHEBAAN strives to stand as a guardian of well-being, ensuring that individuals are not only informed but also empowered to face health and disaster-related challenges with confidence.
Our goals:
1. To promote awareness and understanding of common health conditions and preventive practices within communities.
2. To enhance disaster preparedness and resilience, particularly in the context of flood emergencies.
3. To empower communities through education, support, and sustainable health-focused initiatives.
About the Millennium Fellow
Shanza Asad Mughal, a 4th-year student at Rawalpindi Medical University, was born in Rawalpindi but grew up moving from city to city due to her father’s job. This exposure to diverse communities gave her a deeper understanding of the struggles people face, from inequalities in education to limited access to healthcare. These experiences have shaped her into someone who values empathy and inclusion, which she reflects through her efforts to engage in meaningful community initiatives.
