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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT THEA ANN KURIEN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Christ (Deemed to be University) Bannerghatta Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 10 & UNAI 8

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" Every child deserves the chance to reach their fullest potential, regardless of circumstance. Through the Millennium Fellowship, I am excited to empower blind children — creating opportunities, nurturing confidence, and ensuring their talents are seen and valued by the world. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Visionary Ventures Academy

Visionary Ventures Academy is a transformative initiative designed to empower blind and visually impaired students to step into the world of entrepreneurship and leadership. Through a year-long program, the academy will introduce students to essential skills like public speaking, business basics, marketing, and career exploration. They’ll also connect with inspiring blind entrepreneurs who have broken barriers, offering mentorship and real-world insights. This isn’t just about skills; it’s about shifting mindsets. Visionary Ventures Academy aims to show students that their abilities far outweigh their challenges, giving them the confidence to dream bigger and act bolder. Starting with Jyothi Seva as a pilot, the vision is to create a scalable model that can impact students across India, eventually transforming how society views disability and potential. The academy is more than a project; it’s a movement to champion ability over limitation, turning challenges into opportunities. By the end of the program, students will not just acquire knowledge but also a renewed sense of purpose, ready to step into the world as resilient, innovative leaders. Visionary Ventures Academy is a step toward a future where every student, regardless of disability, has the tools and opportunities to thrive.

About the Millennium Fellow

Thea Kurien is a BBA Finance and International Business student at CHRIST University, Bangalore. She serves as the Corporate Partnership & Business Development Manager at Child Survival Aid Ghana, where she works to advance child welfare initiatives. Passionate about strategy and social impact, Thea aims to pursue a career in social impact consulting. Guided by her motto, GRACE — Giving with humility, Rendering service with dignity, Aspiring dynamically, Creating utility, and Empowering ethically, she is committed to leveraging her skills, leadership, and global perspective to drive meaningful and ethical change.

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