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 NANDIKA PASARI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Christ (Deemed to be University) Bannerghatta Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 17 & UNAI 3
" "I am deeply passionate about making quality education accessible to all. I believe education is the foundation for equality and empowerment, enabling individuals to break cycles of poverty and unlock their potential. I have been fortunate to receive guidance and opportunities that shaped my journey, and I want to extend the same support to others. Through the Millennium Fellowship, I hope to contribute to creating learning opportunities that inspire, empower, and transform communities." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Building Futures Through Words
Building Futures Through Words is a community based education project whose goal is to improve basic English and Mathematics among children between the age of 5 and 12 in low income areas in Bangalore. The project creates small learning pods (10-12 students each) within local childcare facilities based on the teaching techniques of playful, low-cost and volunteer-led learning to make learning fun and affordable. By focusing on basic english, basic numeracy, storytelling, and interactive games, the program provides early learners with the confidence and curiosity needed to succeed in school. The project supports SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and is in line with the UNAI principle of Education for All. Ultimately, the aim is to develop a sustainable and replicable model that other communities can adopt to make foundational learning accessible and engaging.
About the Millennium Fellow
Nandika Pasari is a sincere and dedicated student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus. Born and brought up in Kolkata, India, she has always been driven by a desire to give back to society in meaningful ways. She is passionate about education and believes in its power to create equal opportunities. Her academic pursuits are driven by a deep curiosity about economic systems and their potential to address pressing social challenges. Guided by a strong sense of empathy and responsibility, Nandika actively seeks opportunities to translate her knowledge into initiatives that promote sustainable and inclusive growth in communities.
