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 MAYA SHARIFF HUSSEIN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 13, SDG 5 & UNAI 6
" I believe in this young generation to bring change to the world not just in the future but it begins now. Through my journey in the Millennium Fellowship program as I am part of this tremendous organization . I am thrilled to ought to inspire and encourage young people especially girls to partake in actions that can bring impactful actions to the society, not only being thriving leaders but also leaders who advocate for sustainability and environmental protection. My goal is to create a society that values both people and the planet. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: GIRLS for GREEN LEADERSHIP
Girls for Green Leadership (GGL) is a youth-led environmental initiative aimed at empowering young girls in schools and universities to become eco-leaders and climate action advocates in Tanzania. The project will establish eco-clubs, conduct sustainability competitions, launch awareness campaigns (both in-person and via social media), organize confidence-building sessions, and implement community clean-up drives. By engaging young women and their peers, GGL seeks to create a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility that continues beyond the project.
About the Millennium Fellow
Maya Shariff is a passionate Tanzanian economics student at the University of Dar es Salaam and founder of Girls for Green Leadership, an initiative promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices among youth. Driven by a commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Maya combines academic excellence ,creativity with community engagement, leading projects that inspire action and create lasting impact. Through her work, she strives to empower young people, especially girls, to become proactive leaders in protecting the planet and shaping a more sustainable future.
