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 PARV AJAY AGRAWAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Christ (Deemed To Be University) Yeshwanthpur Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 5 & UNAI 3
" I am passionate about creating social change, driven by the belief that every girl deserves safety and every child deserves access to education and shelter. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will strengthen my ability to address these issues through impactful, community-focused initiatives. The skills, network, and perspective I gain will help me design sustainable solutions aligned with the UNAI principles and Sustainable Development Goals, turning my vision for a safer, more equitable world into tangible action. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Echoes of silence
Echoes of Silence is a social impact initiative aimed at creating safe, supportive spaces where women can openly share their experiences or express their emotions without fear of judgment. The project recognizes that many women carry unspoken pain due to societal pressure and aims to transform this silence into strength by providing both online and offline avenues for expression.
Through sharing circles, anonymous story submissions, and collaborations with mental-health advocates, the initiative encourages emotional release, self-awareness, and healing. These activities help women feel heard, validated, and understood, even if they choose not to speak openly.
Overall, Echoes of Silence works to build a compassionate community rooted in empathy and solidarity, ensuring that no woman feels alone or voiceless.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ms Parv Ajay Agrawal is a driven and globally minded undergraduate pursuing a BBA in Finance and International Business at Christ University, Yeshwanthpur. Born in Gondia, Maharashtra, and now based in Bengaluru, she aspires to excel in investment banking and leadership.
Passionate about finance, social causes, and cultural engagement, Parv has been an active member of the Centre for Social Action for two years and has volunteered with multiple NGOs. She has also conducted research on women’s empowerment in social finance.
Her academic record includes the highest CGPA across her cohort for three consecutive semesters and the distinction of being the Maharashtra State Topper in the Higher Secondary Board exams with 98%. Professionally, she completed an 8-week wealth management internship at Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd. With her blend of academic excellence, leadership, and advocacy, Parv aims to contribute to the global finance industry while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.
