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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 BHIRKUTI YOGI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Patan Academy of Health Sciences | Lalitpur, Nepal | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6

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" Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship program, I am excited to build new connections internationally and share new ideas and work collaboratively to make a social impact. The skills I gain form Millennium Fellowship will not only evolve my learnings and creativity but will also help people of my community through programs and initiatives of our project. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Yathartha-Health Edition

"Yathartha - Health Edition" is an initiative led by medical students from the Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal, with a mission to combat health-related myths and misinformation while fostering evidence-based awareness. The project addresses pervasive misconceptions, such as those surrounding mental health and self-medication, which can negatively impact well-being.
At its core is the social media platform ‘Yathartha.np’ (Yathartha meaning "Truth"), where health information is shared in Nepali to make it accessible and relatable to the local audience. Through engaging formats like text-based posts, posters, short videos, infographics, talk shows with medical professionals, and Q&A sessions, the platform delivers credible, easy-to-understand content that resonates with the community. Recognizing the scarcity of trustworthy Nepali-language health resources, Yathartha - Health Edition strives to bridge this gap by empowering people to critically evaluate and overcome misinformation.
In addition to its online efforts, the initiative extends its reach through community-focused activities, such as a First Aid Awareness Program for high school students. This program equips young individuals with practical knowledge to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies, reinforcing the importance of accurate, actionable health information.
By combining innovative online engagement with impactful offline programs, Yathartha - Health Edition seeks to improve the overall health literacy of Nepali communities, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to make informed health decisions.

About the Millennium Fellow

Bhirkuti Yogi is brilliant enthusiastic medical student studying at Patan Academy of Health Sciences. She was born and raised in Nepal, the country of mountains and the roof of the world: Mount Everest. Bhirkuti has always been eager to help those in need and volunteers in various programs organised for the community. With her good communication skills, she aims to connect with people of various backgrounds to cooperate for something good which will benifit those in need. She has always been fair in her decisions and gives a rational yet practical ways to solve the problems.

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