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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT KUSHAL SHAHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Ashoka University | Haryana, India | Advancing SDG 9 & UNAI 3

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" "I am driven by the belief that education is a powerful tool for transforming lives, especially in underserved communities. Through the Millennium Fellowship, I am excited to deepen my impact by developing innovative solutions that make education more accessible. My work is fueled by the desire to empower individuals through knowledge, ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of their dreams, just as I have been supported in mine." "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Entrepreneurial Education

Entrepreneurial Education involves running an entrepreneurial venture that inspires youth entrepreneurship and economic growth in Nepal. The project caters to health-conscious customers both domestically and internationally by selling premium fruit candies made from indigenous Nepali hog plums (Lapsi). With the help of Ashoka University, we have sold over 250 units in just a few months, and we intend to grow internationally. From a social impact perspective, we have collaborated with a small factory that employs fifteen youth workers, providing a steady income to support their families. If expanded, Entrepreneurial Education has the potential to generate a significant number of youth jobs in Nepal, where the rate of unemployment for individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 is approximately 10%. Since small businesses make up 98% of Nepal's private sector, every enterprise matters. Beyond creating opportunities directly, we want to showcase enterprising solutions to the 1.6 million youth who migrate abroad each year for work as well as education. We aim to influence pro-business policy and motivate youth to drive innovation through their startups and initiatives. Fundamentally, Entrepreneurial Education is our commitment as a young entrepreneur to demonstrate how we can uplift marginalized groups in Nepal through strategic enterprises.

About the Millennium Fellow

Kushal Shahi is a passionate student of Economics at Ashoka University, currently studying on full financial aid. With a strong background in business development, data analysis, and social impact initiatives, Kushal has worked on projects ranging from market research in the EV sector to content creation for environmental organizations. He has a keen interest in using data-driven insights to drive educational innovation and is dedicated to bridging gaps in underserved communities. Recently accepted into the prestigious Millennium Fellowship by the United Nations, Kushal is committed to making a global impact through his work.

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