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 NAVEENA MERIN VINNY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Vellore Institute of Technology | Vellore, India | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 5, SDG 1 & UNAI 7

" "Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." Being with a group of young people with the same mindset and working together to make changes that resonate within the society I live in will be a dream come true for me. The Fellowship will boost my morale and help me work better to make this world a place my future would love to be in. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Walks of Life
The Walks of Life project is an inclusivity initiative designed to foster understanding, empathy, and open-mindedness among diverse groups of people. The primary problem it addresses is the pervasive issue of bias, discrimination, and social segregation based on race, culture, gender, and lifestyle. Through a series of engaging, interactive events, this initiative creates opportunities for people to connect across differences, building mutual respect and appreciation. Key activities include role play simulations, human libraries, and group discussions that encourage participants to share personal stories and experiences. These events not only challenge stereotypes but also provide a platform for marginalized voices. By facilitating meaningful dialogue in a safe, supportive environment, Walks of Life promotes social cohesion and helps to break down barriers, contributing to a more inclusive and empathetic society where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued for who they are.
About the Millennium Fellow
Naveena Merin Vinny is a senior under-grad student at the Vellore Institute of Technology majoring in Computer Science and Technology with AI and Robotics. Being a third culture kid, Naveena has always been surrounded by various cultures which was an enriching experience that helped shape her life. Naveena believes that changing the mindset of the people in a community is hard but
through persistant effort, it can be acheived gradually. Like Helen Keller said, "Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." By joining the fellowship, Naveena wants to use her talent and enthusiasm along with all the other Millennium fellows and truly make a better and lasting impact.











