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 VENKATA ANEESH WUNDAVALLI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Birla Institute of Technology & Science Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 8 & UNAI 1

" "All social change comes from the passion of individuals."Being a Millennium fellow would give me a platform for my inner desire of addressing pressing social challenges to come to light .I strongly believe being a millennium fellow would open up doors of opportunities for collaboration and partnerships enabling me to expand my scope of social impact work.Also I get to learn a lot from the fellowship's alumni and can tap into the global network of impactful and philanthropically oriented group of people . "
Millennium Fellowship Project: BringASmile Initiative
The rapid digitization of everyday tasks has highlighted a stark digital divide, particularly among blue-collar workers who often face barriers to accessing digital tools and online resources. Limited knowledge of essential digital skills can inhibit these individuals' ability to leverage technology for personal and professional development. Recognizing this gap, the BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Millennium Fellowship cohort partnered with SmartLife, a dedicated local NGO, to address these challenges through targeted educational workshops.
The motivation behind this initiative stemmed from the realization that the digital world offers numerous opportunities that remain inaccessible to many due to lack of basic training. During conversations with community leaders and through surveys conducted by SmartLife, it became evident that a significant portion of the labour force expressed interest in learning how to navigate digital platforms but had limited means to do so. The cohort believed that equipping these workers with digital skills could bridge this knowledge gap, empowering them to engage more confidently with technology and improve their quality of life.
About the Millennium Fellow
Venkata Aneesh Wundavalli is a student who is currently pursuing his bachelor's of engineering in Computer science in Birla Institute of technology and sciences, Dubai. He was born and pursued his education in India until the 12th grade. He has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to making a positive impact in his community. He actively engages in various extracurricular activities, initiatives, and volunteer work, all of which reflect his passion for social change and global development. Aneesh is a natural leader who leads by example and inspires others to action. He has a clear vision for the future and the drive to turn that vision into reality which he accomplishes by exhibiting initiative, creativity, and a genuine desire to effect meaningful change. What truly sets Aneesh apart is his insatiable appetite for learning and his unwavering commitment to academic excellence. He approaches each academic endeavour with diligence, rigor, and a genuine passion for the subject matter. Through this project Aneesh aims on creating a more equitable society where everyone is respected and all can adhere to the United Nations sustainable development goals.











