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 KEITH GIBIN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Christ (Deemed To Be University) Central Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 6 & UNAI 9
" Water scarcity is a crisis that demands immediate attention. I believe every living being deserves access to clean water, and with the help of the Millennium Fellowship I'm committed to working towards a future where water security is a reality for all. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Ripple Effect
The Ripple Effect is a Millennium Fellowship project aimed at promoting sustainable water management at Christ University. Led by the Soil and Water Analysis Cell (SWAC), the project focused on conducting a detailed water footprint assessment of the campus to measure water usage, identify inefficiencies, and propose actionable solutions. Key initiatives included: - Raising awareness through interactive stalls and community engagement. - Proposing measures such as recharge wells, rainwater harvesting and water meters to reduce water consumption and restore groundwater levels.
About the Millennium Fellow
Keith Gibin is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Zoology at Christ Deemed to be University in Bengaluru, India. Hailing from the city, Keith has developed a profound passion for addressing the critical issue of water scarcity and promoting sustainable water management practices. His academic pursuits, coupled with his firsthand experiences of Bengaluru's water challenges, have ignited a strong desire to contribute to the development of innovative solutions for water conservation, sanitation, and the restoration of water bodies. Through his involvement in the university's Soil and Water Analysis Cell, Keith actively engages in water quality analysis and outreach initiatives, aiming to empower communities with access to safe drinking water. Ultimately, he envisions a world where clean water is a universal right, accessible to both humans and nature.
