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 R DRITHI CHANDRU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Bengaluru | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 6, SDG 13, SDG 14 & UNAI 9
" I am looking forward to be a part of the Millennium Fellowship 2024 as it will help me work towards achieving SDGs with like-minded individuals. This would result in meaningful discussions and solutions for the problem we aim at solving. This fellowship is a unique opportunity to merge my passion of social change with a global collaboration which I believe will offer space for change and growth as an individual. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Neeru : A WaterWise Bengaluru
Project Neeru aligns with SDGs 6,13 and 14 by developing strategies to improve water conservation and access in resource-challenged areas of Bengaluru. It addresses water scarcity through lake rejuvenation projects and rainwater harvesting initiatives. Collaborating with NGOs based in Bengaluru, the team works on surveying encroached lakes, rejuvenating water bodies, constructing recharge pits, and fundraising efforts involving corporate partnerships. The project aims to explore the root causes of water scarcity and its redressal measures.
About the Millennium Fellow
R Drithi Chandru is a finance student pursuing a BBA at Symbiosis International University, Bengaluru. Being born and brought up in Bengaluru, she is passionate about creating social impact, particularly in the field of education for the underprivileged. A social and interactive individual, she thrives on engaging with thought-provoking ideas and actively seeks solutions to social challenges.
Her dedication to community development is closely tied to her desire to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in breaking down barriers to education. Through volunteering and advocacy, she strives to address social inequities. Drithi sees the Millennium Fellowship as a valuable opportunity to expand her impact, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and work towards a more inclusive and equitable society.
