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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT NIYA SHIYAS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.

Government Model Engineering College | Kochi, India | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 3 | Emerging Technologist

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Millennium Fellowship Project: The Enableist Project

The Enablist Project aims to reduce inequalities through quality education for the differently-abled. The Enablist Project is a digital service that provides the following features, that align with SDG 10.

The main feature of this service is Side Kick a digital software (guide) that helps you to communicate effectively to the differently abled without being insensitive or offensive in specific real-life settings. This app teaches people how to behave towards disabled people by providing them with socially appropriate guidelines while being kind, empathetic, and understanding.

This platform also contains Sradhaa, an awareness program (online/offline), to provide teachers, students, and parents with workshops and training sessions that promote awareness of disabilities and how to create inclusive learning environments. A variety of topics could be covered in these workshops, including disability etiquette, communication strategies, and assistive technology. Another feature of this service called is called Samathwa (Custom accessible classroom design) equal and inclusive education for disabled students through accessible and inclusive classroom design which enables them to function without any difficulty and makes them equal to their peers.

About the Millennium Fellow

Niya Shiyas, a dedicated and driven scholar, is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Govt. Model Engineering College, Kochi (MEC). A visionary dreamer and achiever, Niya is resolute in her mission to translate aspirations into tangible achievements.
Fascinated by technology's boundless potential to surmount even the unsurmountable, Niya is resolute in her goal to enhance technical awareness, particularly among underrepresented women in STEM fields. Her focus extends to bridging the hands-on experience gap, ensuring equitable opportunities in the technical domain.
Proficient in technology and adept in leadership, Niya aspires to use her skills to help transform the world, one step at a time.

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