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 ARYAN PATEL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune | Pune, India | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 10 & UNAI 6
" As a Millennium Fellow, I'm passionate about advocating for transgender rights. I've personally witnessed the challenges they face, from discrimination and stigma to limited access to healthcare and resources. Their experiences have inspired me to use my platform to raise awareness, advocate for policy change, and provide support. By working together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable world where transgender individuals feel safe, respected, and empowered to live authentically. I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion, regardless of their gender identity. Through my work, I hope to contribute to a future where transgender rights are fully recognized and protected. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Spectrum
Project Spectrum is a transformative initiative that unites the principles of empowerment, awareness, and dialogue to promote gender inclusivity and equality. It integrates three core components: empowering women entrepreneurs, amplifying transgender voices, and fostering LGBTQ+ awareness and inclusion.
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs:
Building on the foundation of Project Yava, this component supports women-led businesses through education, mentorship, and networking. It offers workshops on financial literacy, marketing, and leadership, along with opportunities to connect with peers and industry experts. By showcasing success stories, it inspires more women to pursue entrepreneurial ventures and contribute to economic and social change.
Amplifying Transgender Voices:
Inspired by Roshini, this aspect focuses on shedding light on the challenges faced by transgender individuals. Through creative content, personal storytelling, and interactive platforms, it creates visibility, challenges taboos, and fosters understanding. This element aims to ensure that transgender individuals are heard, respected, and included in societal narratives.
Fostering LGBTQ+ Awareness and Dialogue:
Drawing from PRISM Perspectives, this segment promotes open and respectful conversations about LGBTQ+ issues through panel discussions, debates, and digital media content. Workshops and educational programs aim to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to advocate for inclusivity and allyship.
Together, Project Spectrum weaves these components into a unified vision, creating a holistic framework for societal transformation. By bridging gaps and encouraging collaboration, it strives to build a future where gender inclusivity and equality are not just ideals, but realities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Aryan Patel is a driven and caring student at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies Pune, studying business administration with a focus on marketing. He's always been involved in various activities, from competitions to social causes. While working for TEDxSCMSPune, he had the chance to talk to transgender people and learned about their struggles. Inspired by this, he decided to help in any way he could. Aryan's goal is to become a successful entrepreneur who makes a positive impact on the world. He's currently running a small business called totely yours, which sells affordable and environmentally friendly tote bags as a sustainable alternative to plastic bags.
