ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT RISHALI DAS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Azim Premji University Bengaluru | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" "I’m excited to join the Millennium Fellowship to work with others who share my passion for creating a more inclusive society." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Last Mile Access
My project focuses on spreading awareness about menstrual hygiene and also promoting the use of safe and eco-friendly menstrual products, such as reusable cloth pads and menstrual cups.
I was successfully able to conduct awareness workshops where women and girls from rural areas got to discuss the topic of menstruation, which is usually considered taboo openly. I also introduced them to sustainable menstrual products, which a lot of women were interested in using. I was able to take the first step toward breaking the taboo surrounding menstruation by creating a safe and supportive space. Through this project, I realised that, along with awareness, access and affordability also play a role.
About the Millennium Fellow
Rishali is a student at Azim Premji University who is passionate about making healthcare information accessible to everyone, especially at the grassroots level. She hopes to empower communities with the knowledge and resources they need to make better health decisions. In her free time, she enjoys singing and dancing, which inspires her creativity.
