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 YIFAN HOU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University | Suzhou, China | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6
" Driven by my major studies and a passion to fuel global sustainability, I aim to use tech insights to bridge data and meaningful change. As a Millennium Fellow, collaborating with a diverse community will sharpen my ability to align projects with UN SDGs-turning digital innovation into tangible solutions for inclusive, sustainable progress. I'm excited to learn, co-create, and contribute to a world where global perspective empowers collective action for the Sustainable Development Goals, proving that young minds + shared purpose can define what's possible. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Healing Paws
To start, we will look for volunteers. We will reach out to students of our university, as well as residents near our campus, who are passionate about animal welfare. After gathering volunteers, we plan to establish a psychological health studio. This space will provide shelter for animals and offer students the opportunity to consult psychologists. The volunteers initial task will be rescuing stray cats and dogs. Once rescued, they will train these animals to ensure they can comfortably interact with students. In addition, when students interact with the animals through touch, it not only provides the animals with love but also helps students gain a sense of peace. (our audience: students and staff of our campus)
About the Millennium Fellow
Yifan Hou is a second-year student studying Information Management and Information Systems at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China. Having spent his entire academic journey in his home country, he seeks to expand his global perspective to better contribute to sustainable development efforts. Passionate about utilizing the acquired knowledge to tackle real-world challenges, Hou aspires to play an active role in initiatives that align with global sustainability targets. He aims to bridge the gap between technological innovation and societal needs, using his education to foster positive change and support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals in an interconnected world.
