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 KAMMARI SHRAVANI CHARY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Christ (Deemed to be University) Bannerghatta Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 11 & UNAI 3
" Empathy and action are at the heart of everything I do. My passion for sustainability, financial literacy, and community empowerment stems from a deep belief that small, consistent efforts can create lasting change. The Millennium Fellowship offers a platform to collaborate with like-minded change makers, refine my leadership, and scale my impact. I am excited to channel my skills and experiences into initiatives that not only address local challenges but also contribute meaningfully to the UNAI principles and Sustainable Development Goals, building a cleaner, more equitable future for all. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Ecoloop: Transforming Waste to Worth
While visiting KR market for fresh flowers, I was deeply troubled by the amount of garbage on the streets and the extensive use of plastic packaging. Many vendors struggled with sales, unaware of online payment systems, which created a barrier for both buyers and sellers. I soon realized this issue extended to many local markets in the city. This sparked an idea to address waste segregation, plastic recycling, and the shift to sustainable packaging materials. My project, "Ecoloop: Transforming Waste to Worth," aims to tackle these challenges by partnering with organizations such as Saahas Zero Waste, Hasiru Dala, Manjushree Technopack, Lucro, and Banyan Nation. These organizations bring expertise in waste management and sustainability. Saahas Zero Waste recycled materials into eco-products; Hasiru Dala empowers waste pickers; Manjushree Techopack provides sustainable packaging; Lucro focuses on recyclable packaging; Banyan Nation recycles plastics. Aligned with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, my project focuses on reducing plastic waste and promoting responsible consumption. By introducing waste segregation, recycling, and sustainable packaging, I aim to not only clean up the markets but also empower local vendors with eco-friendly practices and digital payment systems, creating a more sustainable and efficient market system.
About the Millennium Fellow
Kammari Shravani is a driven BBA Finance and International Business student at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus, born and raised in Hyderabad, India. She is deeply committed to advancing sustainability, financial literacy, and inclusive community development. Actively engaged in multiple student-led clubs, she has contributed as a research analyst, operations executive, and creative strategist, organizing impactful workshops, creating educational content, and fostering peer engagement. Her volunteer work with NGOs and participation in cleanup drives reflect her belief in grassroots action for lasting change. With aspirations to work with the United Nations, Shravani envisions building initiatives that empower communities, promote equitable growth, and contribute meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals.
