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 CHALLAPALLI ADITHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Nirāmayāḥ" Meaning: May all beings be happy, may all beings be healthy.
I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to channel my passion for tackling contemporary global issues into meaningful action. By connecting with a global network of change-makers, I am keen to explore ways to ensure quality education for all, in line with the fourth UN Sustainable Development Goal. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EmpowerEd: Nurturing Rural Talents Through Programming
Project EmpowerEd is an initiative led by a team of 9 students from IIT Madras under the Millennium Fellowship, in collaboration with the Guruji Education Foundation (GEF). Our goal is to expand the SCRATCH coding program across at least 20 schools in Tamilnadu. In today's fast-evolving world, coding is a fundamental skill. SCRATCH, a beginner-friendly programming language, helps students not only learn to code but also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. By implementing SCRATCH in Tamil Nadu schools, we aim to empower students, particularly economically weaker students, with these vital skills, enhancing their ability to think logically and approach challenges innovatively. We thus aim to close the digital literacy gap, and provide students with future-ready skills.
About the Millennium Fellow
Adithi is a second-year undergraduate student at IIT Madras, majoring in Metallurgy and Materials Science Engineering. She was born and raised in Hyderabad and now resides in Chennai. With over seven years of Carnatic music training, she enjoys sketching and playing badminton. Actively involved in the Extra Mural Lectures (EML) program at IIT Madras, Adithi engages with guest speakers from various fields, fueling her passion for global change. Her role in the Effective Altruism club highlights her commitment to addressing global challenges. At the same time, her participation in the Case Club allows her to tackle consulting and project management cases, including those focused on sustainability. As a member of the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024, Adithi is dedicated to leveraging her academic and extracurricular experiences to drive innovative solutions for a sustainable and better world.
