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 MALAVIKA RUDRAKUMAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
St. John’s Medical College | Bangalore, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 10
" " I believe one's legacy in life is not the work they did for themselves, but that they did for those around them. I am passionate about working for the unpriviledged communities in the fields of education and health. Everyday is testament to this. I strive to ensure every productive minute is a step closer to my goal of a better future for all, and MCN is a great platform to ignite and work with like minded people to achieve this " "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Buckle Up Bengaluru
Chronic health diseases such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Coronary artery disorders and other Cardiovascular condtions have been the leading cause of death within the 29-80 age group in the past 2 decades. Exercise has proven time and time again to be the perfect way to manage our health. Most people cannot find time and many cannot financially take up a gym membership and commit to a early morning exercise routine. Hence, we must find a way to incorporate exercise into our daily lives and that is where cycling comes into play. This project is a collaboration between a cohort of students at St. John’s and Mr. Satya Shankar, bicycle mayor of Bengaluru and the brain behind Council for Active Mobility (CFAM). Our vision: to make functional cycling, i.e., cycling to work, and for daily activities, a habit for majority of Bangalore residents.
Our mission: To encourage maximum participation from the residents of Bangalore by holding cycling rallies to raise awareness about stress related and chronic illnesses and further highlight the benefits of cycling for both our health and for the environment.
Our methodology: step 1 is to hold cycling rallies maximum up to four times annually, and with each rally maximise participation by encouraging more residents with chronic and stress related illnesses to take up cycling. Raising awareness about these illnesses and giving free advice on how to manage the illness through lifestyle and diet modifications will be a part of the promotion of the rally.
Step 2 includes getting more people to sign up for not just the rally but also select a group of middle-aged residents who are willing to share data about their vitals and how cycling or walking for 15 mins a day has impacted their health. Along with this a follow up is done every 2 months to ensure they're still engaged in some active movement for at least 15 mins a day. Their vitals will be looked at for a period of 6-8 months. This data obtained will give us an idea of how much of a difference taking up an activity like cycling can make for a middle-aged person with such illnesses. This in accordance with both SDG 3, Good Health and Well Being and 13, Climate Action.
About the Millennium Fellow
Growing up, Malavika Rudrakumar always knew she wanted to work in an environment where she gets to help better the lives of others. Now a third-year medical student, studying in St. John’s Medical college and Hospital in Bangalore, she has found her suit, while also volunteering outside. A strong academic achiever and an ambitious learner, keen on parting her knowledge, Malavika has been a self-acclaimed eco warrior and is actively campaigning to combat climate change. On a professional front, Malavika is working towards clearing her USMLE exams in the hopes of becoming an otolaryngologist while pursuing neuroscience research oppurtunities.
