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 SUMANA KHAKUREL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Patan Academy of Health Sciences | Lalitpur, Nepal | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6

" I believe that this opportunity will transform me, a youthful dreamer into a seasoned leader and a compassionate social being revealing the strength and potential that lies within. "
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
Sumana Khakurel is a bright and eager young individual with an insatiable curiosity about the world. With a keen eye for opportunity and a heart full of ambition, she is driven by a deep desire to experience life's diverse challenges and triumphs. Always looking upwards, Sumana seeks to learn from those who lead and inspire, drawing wisdom from their journeys to forge a part of her own. Possessing a blend of enthusiasm and determination, she stands ready to embrace new experiences, confident that each one will contribute to her growth and eventual leadership











