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 ALDA NONGMEIKAPAM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Christ (Deemed to be University) Bannerghatta Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 6
" Curiosity and commitment to purposeful work fuel the way I approach every project I undertake. The Millennium Fellowship offers a unique platform to refine my leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while enhancing my ability to deliver thoughtful, effective results. By engaging with a global network of passionate change makers, I aim to strengthen my methods, adapt innovative practices, and scale impactful initiatives. This Fellowship is not only an opportunity to elevate the quality of my work but also to grow as a professional committed to meaningful, lasting change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Empowering Futures: Local Drive, Youth Change
Empowering Futures is built on the belief that real change begins at the community level. Inspired by my earlier project Learn for All, this initiative brings together youth voices to strengthen education for underprivileged children while fostering local leadership. By co-working with my fellow Millennium Fellows, I hope to combine individual efforts into a larger collective impact. Between August and December 2025, our goal is to mentor and support at least 50 rural children in and around rural areas, distribute learning kits, and host awareness sessions for parents and communities. Beyond this, the project seeks to create a framework that other young change makers can replicate, ensuring that the drive for education and empowerment continues to grow beyond us.
About the Millennium Fellow
Alda Nongmeikapam is a BA Economics (Honours) student at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. Born and raised in Bangalore, with roots in Imphal, Manipur, she spent her formative years in a boarding school in Assam, where she developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and communities. Alda is passionate about creating a positive impact in society, with a special place in her heart for the welfare and education of children. Guided by empathy and a belief in equal opportunities, she aspires to bridge gaps and foster meaningful change through her work and actions.
