ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SAMYUKTHA BM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore | Coimbatore, India | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 7 & UNAI 9
" Creativity and adaptability, powered by systems thinking, are central to my art and work. Participating in the Millennium Fellowship will help me refine these skills through collaboration. The insights and abilities I gain will allow me to make a more meaningful social impact on schools and art communities, in line with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I'm eager to boost my anticipatory skills by discovering new ways to approach learning and creativity. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: ECOfficient
Our project is an innovative platform dedicated to advancing sustainable development goals, specifically focusing on creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable communities while ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns. This initiative emphasizes the power of collective action and innovative solutions to promote sustainable living practices at every level of society.
At its core, this platform harnesses the power of technology and community to empower individuals to adopt sustainable habits. By reimagining how everyday items can be reused, repurposed, or responsibly discarded, users are encouraged to reduce waste and make meaningful contributions toward sustainability.
Key Features:
Interactive Chatbox for Sustainable Suggestions:
Users can input any item they have, and the chatbox provides tailored recommendations for repurposing or responsible disposal.
Examples include suggesting donation or recycling centers for items like “old phones” or eco-friendly uses for “cracked eggshells,” such as soil enrichment or DIY decorations.
Community Engagement and Inspiration:
A vibrant community hub allows users to share their repurposed creations and innovative ideas.
Community challenges encourage participants to think creatively and showcase their projects, fostering collaboration and mutual inspiration.
Educational Resources for Sustainability:
Comprehensive educational materials explain the importance of sustainable living and demonstrate how small changes can contribute to global sustainability goals.
The platform also educates users on responsible consumption practices, including proper donation and disposal methods.
Support for Responsible Disposal:
When items cannot be repurposed, the platform directs users to appropriate donation centers or eco-friendly disposal sites, ensuring minimal waste.
Mission Statement:
Our goal is to inspire users to Reimagine, Repurpose, and Revive their belongings. By transforming potential waste into valuable resources, we aim to make sustainability accessible and achievable for everyone.
Impact:
Encourages sustainable consumption and waste reduction at the individual and community levels.
Builds a network of like-minded individuals passionate about creative reuse and environmental responsibility.
Contributes to achieving critical sustainable development goals through collective action and shared knowledge.
Through personalized recommendations, community collaboration, and a focus on education, this platform empowers users to take small but impactful steps toward a sustainable future. Together, we can make a significant difference, one repurposed item at a time.
About the Millennium Fellow
Samyuktha is a bright, young, and globally competitive software engineering student studying at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in India. For as long as she can remember, Samyuktha has always been passionate about her advocacies for a sustainable society. From the sands of the Middle East to the thriving campus of AVV, she has successfully organized various projects with her outstanding leadership skills, demonstrating a commitment to creating positive change.
With a deep desire for a sustainable society, Samyuktha actively seeks solutions that address environmental challenges while promoting social equity. She believes that technology can play a pivotal role in achieving sustainability and is dedicated to integrating these principles into her work.
Samyuktha aspires to be in a professional field where she can contribute to society and make her own impact on the development of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. She plans to continue her advocacy and leadership in the future, focusing on projects that not only advance technology but also foster a more equitable and sustainable world.
