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 ALISHA SUNIL GHARAT, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
Jai Hind College | Mumbai, India | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9
" Through this programme, I will be able to turn my small efforts into larger efforts and make a greater impact than before. I will be able to connect with like minded people and make an impact in a more structured and meticulous manner. I have always been shy and worked in the backstage. But now is the time to take the leadership role and show my true potential and enthusiasm on the subject. I will also gain valuable skills, like communication and teamwork, which will be of great value throughout my life. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Beyond Platic
Our aim through this project was to reduce the adverse effects climate change has on our lives. Nearly every element of our life is impacted by the climate, from our food supplies, transportation systems, and clothing choices, to our vacation destinations. We're seeing a significant change in climate as a result of global warming, making it a very relevant topic in contemporary affairs. Not only this but climate change also determines which areas are most vulnerable to severe weather or whichwildlife species are most at risk from it. The intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and floods, are expected to increase. Climate change has an impact on almost every weather event. Currently, 190 million people reside in places that are anticipated to experience high tides owing to sea level rise. Since Mumbai is also seeing a spontaneous rise in sea levels, we feel that it’s really an important matter that needs immediate attention hence we chose SDG 13.
The work we do includes: Cleaning the beaches all around Mumbai, and Maharashtra and supplying the plastic recovered to NGOs and industries for the purpose of recycling. We also organise webinars at College with renowned climate activists, lawyers, nutritionists etc to spread awareness among students about the seriousness of this calamity and how it’s not going to spare anyone. Furthermore, through our initiative we want more and more people to practise sustainability on a daily basis to promote concern towards the environment.
About the Millennium Fellow
Alisha Gharat is a 20 year old student and a self proclaimed artist from Mumbai, India. She is currently studying Literature from Jai Hind College (Mumbai University) and is in her 3rd year of the degree. Since adolescence, she has always advocated gender equality and the significance of the 3 R's of waste management in her immediate circle. Through the Millennium Fellowship programme, she aims and aspires to connect with like minded people and take her efforts one step ahead. In her future, she wants to work in a field of a similar kind and make a humane effort to contribute to the greater good of mankind :)
