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 MANYA NAGPAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida | Noida, India | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 1 & UNAI 1
" I am driven by a deep passion for justice and a commitment to empowering marginalized communities. Being a Millennium Fellow will amplify my efforts to create meaningful social change through legal advocacy and education. This fellowship will provide me with the tools and collaborative network to further align my work with the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that my impact is not only profound but also far-reaching. I am excited to learn, grow, and contribute alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Anndata
Project AnnData is a heartfelt initiative born out of the simple yet powerful belief that no one should go to bed hungry. Rooted in compassion and driven by purpose, the project aligns its mission with Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger, aiming to eradicate hunger and improve the well-being of communities in need. What sets Project AnnData apart is its holistic approach—balancing immediate relief with long-term change.
Through relentless work and passionate collaborations with NGOs, food chains, and local organizations, Project AnnData organizes food distribution drives to give families food security in the way of essential rations and freshly cooked meals. These are not just drives about sustenance; they are drives about hope—a reminder that they are not alone.
The heart of Project AnnData beats beyond meeting immediate needs. The initiative aims to spark a sense of community and shared responsibility through such programs as "Each One Feed One", which encourages each person to feed one, and the "Lunch Bank", which makes sure leftover food reaches under-resourced communities instead of going into the trash. These initiatives reduce the act of giving and make it possible for all people, regardless of origin, to contribute to an end to hunger.
The idea behind Project AnnData is that knowledge is as powerful as food. Thus, it reaches out to the most vulnerable, which are children in slum areas, families in underserved neighborhoods, and orphans, to educate them about nutrition, balanced diets, and healthier lifestyles. It not only provides meals but sows the seeds of sustainable well-being through workshops, interactive sessions, and community engagement.
Every effort by Project AnnData carries a simple, human touch—whether it's the smile of a child enjoying a warm meal, the gratitude of a parent receiving essential rations, or the shared hope of volunteers working hand in hand to make a difference. Together, they weave a story of resilience, kindness, and the unwavering belief that a world without hunger is not just a dream, it's a goal worth fighting for.
About the Millennium Fellow
Manya Nagpal is an enthusiastic and dedicated third-year law student at Symbiosis Law School, Noida. With a strong commitment to social justice, she actively contributes to the Legal Aid Cell at her college, where she passionately works on initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Manya’s zeal for pro bono work and her drive to make an actual impact on society are evident in her numerous volunteer activities and leadership roles. She aspires to further her career in law by focusing on civil rights, cyber laws, and enhancing access to justice for marginalized communities.
