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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MAHIRA BAJWA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

University of Delhi South Campus | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 5 & UNAI 6

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" "To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours. Through the Millennium Fellowship, I aim to achieve exactly that. I'm driven by a deep commitment to giving back to the older generation and acknowledging the immense sacrifices they've made for us. Through the resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities the fellowship offers, I am confident that I can make a substantial impact in enhancing the lives of our elders, ensuring they receive the respect, care, and dignity they deserve." "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Milan

Project Milan is a social impact initiative dedicated to supporting the needs of elderly individuals by collaborating with old age homes to foster a more compassionate and inclusive society. According to the United Nations Population Division, India is undergoing rapid population ageing, with the number of elderly citizens (aged 60 and above) expected to reach nearly 300 million by 2050. This demographic shift brings significant challenges, including social isolation and loneliness, particularly in urban areas where changing family dynamics and migration patterns have weakened traditional social support systems. In response to these challenges, Project Milan aims to organize interactive sessions to rekindle interests, evoke cherished memories and cultivate a vibrant sense of community and joy among elderly residents. Our activities include celebrating popular festivals, engaging in traditional crafts like knitting and weaving, enjoying music, playing games, hosting culinary sessions, and conducting diya-painting workshops to build meaningful connections with the residents. Additionally, we are committed to ensuring the mental and physical well-being of the elderly by incorporating regular healthcare checkups into our initiative.

About the Millennium Fellow

Mahira Bajwa is a second-year psychology student at Lady Shri Ram College for Women in New Delhi, India, with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in psychological settings. She has led various projects, and has raised awareness about Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, girls' education and the plight of underprivileged students. Mahira is passionate about mental health and wellness, aiming to make significant contributions in these fields through her continued journey in psychology. She is excited to contribute to her project using her knowledge which is aimed towards the elderly!

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