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 SHAINA BEDI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Mumbai | Mumbai, India | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 6
" am deeply passionate about ensuring equal access to quality education, in line with the fourth UN Sustainable Development Goals This is extremely important in a developing country like India, where issues such as poverty, poor healthcare, and illiteracy are widespread. Being a Millennium Fellow is a prestigious opportunity where I hope to meet and collaborate with like-minded people, learn from and work with them. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Swasthya: Menstrual Health Education and GSM Empowerment
Swasthya is a social impact initiative addressing two pressing issues: Menstrual Health Education and the creation of safe spaces for Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM), including the LGBTQIA+ community. Many communities lack accurate menstrual health information, and social stigma often hinders open discussions. Additionally, GSM individuals need more safe platforms to connect and share experiences, especially those who are closeted. Swasthya’s mission is to bridge these gaps through targeted educational outreach and inclusive support networks. By distributing accessible menstrual health information and facilitating safe space sessions for GSM individuals, Swasthya aims to promote both health literacy and social inclusion, driving positive change in our community.
About the Millennium Fellow
Shaina Bedi is pursuing her bachelor's Degree in Psychology at the prestigious Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai. Born to parents with government jobs, she has lived in many Indian cities and has been exposed to various cultures. Owing to this exposure, she has developed a deep understanding of the socio-economic challenges of the underprivileged at the grassroots level and is deeply moved by them. Through her work with multiple NGOs and organisations, she has actively contributed towards uplifting marginalised communities, with special emphasis on education. She aims to pursue a Master's Degree in Psychology, to help as many people as possible.
