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 VIJETA PARIHAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR Campus | Ghaziabad, India | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" I am very passionate about the women empowerment and gender equity especially from place I am there are still few rural areas where menstruation is a taboo and women aren't treated equally. I believe that we are all humans beings and we all must be given the equal opportunity and with the right guidance, a global platform, resources and efforts, we can make a change. I believe that change beings when you start believing in it yourself, therefore, I am ready to accept the change and influence and motivate others to do the same. There are people who believed in me and have helped me shape myself, have my own piece of mind and voice. I want be that kind of person to someone else. " "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Raktanjali
Project Raktanjali is a social impact initiative focused on breaking the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation. Through open conversations, interactive awareness sessions, and education on menstrual hygiene and health, the project aims to replace myths and shame with scientific understanding, dignity, and confidence. It encourages both women and men to talk openly about menstruation and promotes menstrual health as a natural and essential aspect of well-being.
About the Millennium Fellow
Vijeta Parihar is a very creative, bright and beautiful soul, who cares about people and loves to give back to world. She believes in 'You get what you give' and that, "Hatred is yelled, but Love is felt", these two are ideal of her life. She is a very enthusiastic person with a keen interest in marketing and consumer behaviour. She is an eager and a quick learner, and excel in many traits. She feels amazing to learn about new cultural and people. Also, things like food, anime, photography, animals and exploring new places and things is what makes her the happiest.
