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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 MARIAM STANIKZAI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR 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

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" Growing up in Afghanistan and pursuing my studies in Information Systems Security in Dubai taught me that education and technology are not just tools—they are pathways to freedom, opportunity, and hope. As a Millennium Fellow and Campus Director, I am driven to use my skills to create meaningful and lasting change. Through my project, Empower Afghan Women (ZanHub), I work to open doors for Afghan women and girls by providing access to digital education and entrepreneurship. The Millennium Fellowship empowers me to collaborate with global changemakers, strengthen my leadership, and turn vision into action. I am committed to building innovative solutions that uplift communities and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, creating a more inclusive and empowered future for all. "

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

Mariam Stanikzai is an Information Systems Security student at the University of Dubai, where she earned Dean’s List honors with a GPA of 3.8 and works as a Peer Tutor, guiding students in programming and database systems. She studied Law and Political Science at Kabul University. As a Campus Director for the Millennium Fellowship presented by the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network, selected from over 60,000 global applicants, Mariam leads initiatives that combine technology, leadership, and civic engagement to create meaningful and sustainable social impact.

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