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 RIYA MARY JOSE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Government Model Engineering College | Kochi, India | Advancing SDG 17, SDG 4 & UNAI 2
" Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it allows me to enhance my skills and envision new ways to create meaningful social impact. The knowledge and experience I gain from this Fellowship will empower me to drive positive change, particularly in educational initiatives, and contribute to building a more equitable and sustainable future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: SPARK
Spark is a social responsibility platform designed to foster collaboration and teamwork in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges, aligned with SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals. The app empowers individuals, groups, and communities to engage in initiatives such as educational programs for underprivileged children, women empowerment events, and other social causes. Through partnerships with government organizations, NGOs, and corporate social responsibility funds, users earn credits for their participation, which can be redeemed for rewards or recognition certificates. Spark also includes a community section to promote discussion and collaboration, while partnerships with companies and public figures enhance post-event engagement. The platform will feature global news on climate change, offer volunteering opportunities, and host tech-related events that encourage girls to pursue careers in technology. By connecting users to social networks and providing real-time impact tracking, Spark ensures that every action contributes to a broader global impact.
About the Millennium Fellow
Riya Mary Jose is a third-year Electronics and Communication student at Model Engineering College, Kerala. She is the visionary behind "Spark," a social impact initiative aimed at promoting teamwork and collaboration to address global challenges. Focused on SDG 17, Spark connects donors and beneficiaries, encouraging collective action through a community-driven app. Riya's dedication to social impact and her technical skills position her to make a significant difference in creating sustainable solutions that empower communities and drive positive change.
