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 AMAREENA KAUR SALEH-SINGH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Toronto | Toronto, Canada | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 4 & UNAI 5
" I am truly passionate about making communities more accessible and equitable. Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it’s a chance to connect with others who share this interest and collaborate to create positive change. I hope to use the skills and experiences gained through this fellowship to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals at a community level, with potential for expansion. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Campus Web Accessibility Initiative
The Campus Web Accessibility Initiative is a personal research project focused on identifying and addressing the web accessibility needs of students at the University of Toronto (UofT). This initiative aims to explore the specific challenges students, particularly those with disabilities, face when navigating university websites. The findings will inform the creation of a comprehensive Web Content Style Guide designed to enhance the accessibility and usability of UofT's digital platforms for all users. The Web Content Style Guide will provide clear, actionable recommendations on how to design and structure web content in an inclusive and accessible manner. These guidelines will cover best practices in areas such as text formatting, multimedia accessibility, navigation design, and compliance with established accessibility standards like the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The guide will serve as a resource for web administrators, designers, and developers, supporting efforts to improve accessibility across the digital ecosystem.
By offering actionable strategies and tools, this project seeks to empower stakeholders to create more inclusive online environments, directly contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities. By addressing digital accessibility barriers, this initiative promotes equitable access to education and resources in the digital age, ensuring that all students, regardless of ability, can succeed in their academic environment.
About the Millennium Fellow
Amareena Saleh-Singh is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Toronto. She majors in Public Policy and Political Science, with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. Amareena is deeply passionate about accessibility, community development, and equity.
Throughout her academic journey, Amareena has been actively involved in various initiatives. Her background and experience in public policy has enabled her to lead grassroots campus projects and contribute to impactful work with the Reach Alliance.
Amareena aspires to work in the public sector, where she aims to contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals through the implementation of policies that support communities and advance social equity.
