ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ANDREW BIJU JOHN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
Amity University | Mumbai, India | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 1
" 'Sustainability' is not just a privilege, it's more of an necessity for the current world.
I feel that in this day and age where technology has broken so many records in so many fields of life that when i hear about things like poverty and food shortages I'm really awe struck.
What i am most excited as a Millennium Fellow is to finally be able to take my first step toward a sustainable earth by providing food to the poor and needy in the local nearby areas. Taking responsibility and leading a team is also something i look forward to as it gives me an opportunity to learn a lot of new things and to gain a whole new perspective on leadership as a whole. Can't wait to start my journey 😁 "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Team Sustenance
Project Sustenance is an initiative taken by a group of 14 UN Millennium Fellows of 2022 from Amity University Mumbai. The goal is to make sure that everyone, everywhere, has access to enough good quality food to live a healthy life. In this project, the team are planning to conduct awareness programs, setting up some seminars in school about food waste management, and planning a one day meal at Govt. school, educating the young mass to avoid food waste, eat healthy food, save water.
The drive at Girija Welfare Association began with a small introductory speech from the fellow members with the orphanage members and children as audience. The fellow members talked about the United Nations, the Millennium Fellowship Program, and the SDG Zero-Hunger. The entire speech was conducted in three languages: English, Hindi, and the local language Marathi. Then an ice breaker session was held between the members and the children where we tried to explore the different talents and capabilities of these children. After the session, food provided by Project Sustenance members was distributed and served to the kids by the fellow members. This food was organised by Girija Foundation from the charitable donation made from Project Sustenance’ side through an online fundraising event held on 27th October.
After the lunch was over in the orphanage, we visited the old age section of the Girija Welfare Association and explained to them our cause. We also served them food. Through our ice breaker session, we discovered that one of the kids’ named Akash had his birthday on the same day as the visit. We planned to celebrate his birthday and organised an impromptu birthday party. We ended the day with commemorative photos with the kids and members.
About the Millennium Fellow
Andrew is a highly competitive and humorous individual with a deep passion for music. He thrives on the thrill of challenge and finds joy in making others laugh. In his free time, Andrew immerses himself in singing and songwriting, continually exploring new musical horizons.
He is also deeply concerned about the state of the world, particularly regarding the depletion of natural resources. Andrew believes that the world is becoming increasingly exhausted, with insufficient action taken to address these critical issues. Driven by a sense of responsibility and a desire to make a meaningful impact, he is determined to be part of a larger movement that works to benefit both people and the environment.
Having been fortunate throughout his life, Andrew feels a profound sense of gratitude for the many blessings he has received. He now feels a compelling need to give back and contribute positively to society, fulfilling his wish to repay the favors life has granted him.
