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 ANANYA ROY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
XIM University | Bhubaneswar, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" "To get a future one could have never thought of is what the power of imagination and creativity holds. A book, a pen and a Teacher is all that one needs to ignite this power. Imagination is what will act as a catalyst to my work. Being a part of Millennium Fellowship will challenge my existing skillset and encourage me to think and create something out of the box. The expertise that I can gain from being a part of the Fellowship will help me become a bold student and allow me to celebrate all my endeavors. The skills gained will help me make a social impact in various communities which will be in accordance with the UNAI principles and the SDGS. I am excited to increase my level of competence by educating and being educated simulataneously, and finding new ways to encourage imgination, innovation and creativity" "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Lakshya
"one child, one book, one teacher, one pen can change the world"- Malala Yousafzai.
We can bring the CHANGE. Education seems to be the only way to a happy and peaceful life. To obtain the change many of us talk about, we plan to do certain activities and a few webinars.
Since many children in India tend to drop out of school early due to unavoidable circumstances, and the problem mainly exists in rural areas, we can conduct teaching sessions by visiting their places. We will not only try and encourage the children to pursue higher education but also have interactive sessions with the guardians and let them know the ways by which they can get help and send their child to school.
We can also conduct small-scale book collection drives, which will not only include books related to only technical studies but novels and comics as well to increase their horizon. We can also conduct some fundraising events, donate the money to NGOs, basically the ones at a grassroots level, and see that the amount reaches those who need it.
Education does not only mean books, and as the world is growing competitive with new talents being born every day, we plan to conduct some cultural events. We can run dance, singing and art competitions.
Sex education has been taboo for a long time, and the problem lies in rural and urban areas. We plan to conduct sessions offline and online and spread awareness regarding the same. We will try to remove the taboo around periods, how to be safe and hygienic, and all sources to contact in time of need. We will also try to raise awareness towards acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. Along the lines of raising awareness, we can conduct webinars for people belonging to the community and let them know who can help them and where they can find help. We can also spread awareness and teach measures related to population control, privacy, etc.
We can also conduct some adult literacy programs for those who haven't had an opportunity to learn essential life skills or try something new.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ananya Roy is a compassionate, sensitive and bright student. She was Born in Jharkhand, Jamshedpur, India and is currently pursuing Bsc. Economics in Xavier Institute of Mangement, Bhubaneswar, India. Time has been witness of how helpful and empathetic she has been. She has always been caring and nurturing towards the underprivilidged and has done all the work without an ick. She does not mind walking the extra mile when it comes to help the ones in need. She at a very young age of 16 has conducted a blood donation drive. She has also participated and help conduct an LGBTQIA+ interactive event with renowned people belonging to the community. Various such events have now added to her skillset and have paved her to path to become an efficient leader. She has been very vocal and enthusiastic, raising her voice against any form of injustice and believes education and awareness can help go a long way in removing the various forms of inequity. Ananya wishes to contribute towards removal of unfairness and instill a sense of hope and justice in as many people as she can help. Through this she wishes to contribute to United Nations' Sustainable Goals, and she believes she can can achieve her goal by giving centered toward the topic "Education for all".
