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 SHIVANI MEKALA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Azim Premji University Bengaluru | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10, SDG 17 & UNAI 3
" I have always believed that the work we do has the power to inspire and motivate others to continue the efforts we've started. For me, giving back to society means using the privileges and opportunities I’ve had to make a meaningful impact. My experiences have shown me the profound influence that access to quality education and skills can have on a person's life. This drives my commitment to work for social impact, especially in education. I am passionate about creating positive change by working collectively, with a vision for a future where every child receives the support they need to excel academically and develop holistically. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Community Learning Centre-Panchayat Library
The Community Learning Centre and Panchayat Library are ongoing projects under the Community Engagement Initiative of Azim Premji University. In CLC, we teach the children of our support & security staff and the migrant workers in our community with their academics. With the CLC, we are trying to maximize the use of the university resources while engaging the students in out-of-school learning through various activities. In the Panchayat Library, we visit the Panchayat Libraries in our neighborhood villages, engage the children of the neighborhood in fun activities, and help them with their academics, such as Maths and English. Recognizing that most children in the villages study in Kannada medium, we have interactive activities to expose them more to English, making them more comfortable with learning the language. Now, we are exploring the inclusion of art activities to understand and encourage the children’s interests, creativity and self-expression.
About the Millennium Fellow
Shivani Mekala is an undergraduate at Azim Premji University, Bangalore, majoring in Social Science. Inspired by her grandfather's legacy as a teacher, she brings a profound sense of responsibility, accountability, and a dedication to collaborative learning to her work. Shivani is navigating her way into the social sector, with a focus on education. She is always eager to engage in activities that allow her to channel her skills and passion into initiatives that drive social change. She has been actively involved in leadership roles since high school, always seeking to make a positive impact.
