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 MANOSWITA DAS SARMA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Christ (Deemed to be University) Central Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 5, SDG 6 & UNAI 3
" My love for awareness grew from realizing that much of the literature and media remain unheard because people often lack the resources to share them with the world. Being a Millennium Fellow will not only give me a platform to amplify these voices but also provide me with the tools to support them meaningfully. I want to be part of creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to shape their own futures. Change begins with a citizen, and I am eager to be that catalyst. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Dharini
Project Dharini, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'connection with earth and nature' is a community initiative focused on improving the lives of women and children in the climate-vulnerable Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world. Rooted in the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Gender Equality (SDG 5) and Climate Action (SDG 13), the project aims to highlight how environmental crises disproportionately affect women and children. It works to improve access to clean water, menstrual hygiene, healthcare, and education while promoting sustainable livelihood practices. Through research, storytelling, and collaboration with professionals, Project Dharini seeks to build resilience, equity, and a future where both people and the planet can thrive together.
About the Millennium Fellow
Manoswita Das Sarma is a graduate student at Christ (Deemed to be) University in Bangalore, India, and originally from Kolkata. She has a keen interest in literature, media, and social action, believing that real change comes not only from raising awareness of social issues but also from taking active steps to address them. Passionate about connecting people, stories, and communities, she hopes to use her academic and personal experiences to contribute to meaningful social transformation. Beyond her studies, she enjoys exploring cultural histories and engaging with creative arts. In the future, she plans to pursue a master’s and PhD in English while remaining actively engaged in social action, working alongside communities that are often overlooked.
