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 KAWSAR NOORI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 9, SDG 10 & UNAI 2
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it provides me with the opportunity to strengthen my efforts in advocating for women and girls in Afghanistan. I believe that access to education and equal opportunities are the keys to transforming lives and communities. Through this fellowship, I hope to gain the skills, connections, and platform to create a meaningful impact that empowers Afghan women to pursue their dreams and claim their rightful place in society. This experience will help me amplify their voices and align my work with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Zan-Hub
This project aims to support Afghan girls in turning their creative ideas into reality. We’ll provide a safe and inspiring environment where they can express their thoughts, receive guidance, and develop their ideas. The most promising ideas will be rewarded, and we’ll work on connecting those winners with mentors, resources, or partners who can help bring their visions to life. The goal is to empower girls to dream boldly and give them real opportunities to make their ideas happen.
About the Millennium Fellow
Kawsar Noori is a dedicated student at the University of Dubai, originally from Afghanistan. She graduated with high honors from a public school in Kabul and, through her hard work and determination, earned a scholarship to pursue higher education in Dubai. Deeply committed to advocating for Afghan women and girls, Kawsar focuses on advancing their education and empowering them to participate actively in society. She currently serves as a member of the Women’s Council at the University of Dubai. Passionate about equality and justice, Kawsar aspires to work with the United Nations to raise the voices of those who cannot.
