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 DIVYA ARORA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Delhi North Campus | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2
" I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because this platform will provide me with an international audience with whom I can share my work. From a very early age, I've always wanted to help others and contribute to social work. To pursue this passion, I joined an NGO called Prayan Foundation, where I serve as the unit head for a division focused on the social and mental development of children.
At Prayan Foundation, we conduct numerous activities that foster creativity and broaden the mindset of young individuals. We are committed to building a society with healthy and courageous minds. Additionally, we work with orphanages, employing various teaching and learning methods to support and uplift children without parents. I believe that for those who lack parental support, it's our responsibility to use our abilities to help them. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Sukriti
Sukriti is a community-driven project focused on addressing the educational needs of underprivileged students, aiming to provide them with access to practical, life-enhancing skills that go beyond traditional academics. The project is aligned with SDG 4 – Quality Education, and targets students aged 4 to 21, particularly those from marginalized communities. Sukriti organizes a variety of workshops that focus on important aspects of personal and academic development, such as digital literacy, personal safety, sustainability, and hygiene.
The key workshops include sessions on cyber security and artificial intelligence for older students, introducing them to safe online practices and tools for academic enhancement. For younger children, Sukriti offers creative workshops like waste-to-best, teaching them to recycle and reuse materials, fostering both sustainability and creativity. Personal safety workshops, including a good touch and bad touch session, aim to increase awareness about boundaries and safety. A special focus on hygiene for girls is also an integral part of the program, promoting self-care and confidence.
Through these initiatives, Sukriti strives to empower students by broadening their knowledge, building confidence, and equipping them with the skills necessary to navigate modern challenges. The project’s long-term vision is to create a more equitable education system where every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
About the Millennium Fellow
Divya is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Delhi. As a geography student, she has learned the fundamentals of GIS through her curriculum and is passionate about research. Divya has completed the Himalayan Research Internship Program offered by the University of Delhi.
In addition to her technical skills, Divya has also focused on the statistical aspects of geography. She completed a course in Elementary Data Analysis, where she learned the basics of Excel and Power BI.
Divya is a lively individual who loves contributing to society. As the head of an NGO focused on the social and mental development of the community, she has honed her leadership and organizational skills. She enjoys exploring different fields to discover where her true interests lie.
