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 GITAN CHOPRA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Delhi South Campus | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 6
" I am deeply committed to empowering women and advancing financial literacy because I believe in the untapped potential within every individual. With the right opportunities, mentorship, and support, women can break barriers and redefine their futures. My journey has been shaped by those who believed in me, and now, I strive to be that source of belief and encouragement for others. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: NILIMA
We are a first-of-a-kind, not-for-profit organization to increase the participation of Indian women in sports by focusing on three pillars:
• Awareness: Amplifying the voices and achievements of women athletes, ensuring that their successes are recognized and celebrated on a global stage. • Accessibility: Bridging the gap between talent and opportunity by connecting aspiring athletes with the best resources—coaches and training facilities—to ensure they have what they need to excel.
• Assistance: Building a peer-to-peer (player-to-player) network where experienced women athletes — those who have already navigated the highs and lows of their journey—can mentor and guide those now facing similar obstacles.
About the Millennium Fellow
Gitan Chopra is a commerce and statistics student at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi. Gitan is deeply passionate about creating social impact, particularly through empowering women in sports and advancing financial literacy. As a national-level table tennis player, she founded the Nilima Foundation to increase female participation in sports across India and challenge gender stereotypes that limit women's opportunities. Her academic journey has been marked by excellence, including internships where she worked on innovative solutions in risk management and sustainability. After graduation, Gitan plans to further her education in finance and continue her work in promoting inclusivity and empowerment through social and financial initiatives.
