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 KAANKSHA KEVAL SHAH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Gujarat National Law University Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar, India | Advancing SDG 6, SDG 3 & UNAI 5
" My creativity and curiosity drive me to look beyond the obvious, to question the way things are, and to imagine the way they could be. I thrive on connecting ideas, people, and opportunities , whether in academic settings, student leadership, or community initiatives. Leveraging the same especially for something that should be a basic right, I am excited to work towards an initiative bringing about positive change, be it big or small. This opportunity is a chance to collaborate with equally passionate peers, to exchange innovative solutions for pressing challenges, and to grow as a changemaker who can translate ideas into tangible outcomes. I see this as an opportunity not just to contribute my own perspective, but also to learn from a vibrant community. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Menstrual Awareness for All
This project is aimed at spreading awareness about menstruation and menstrual hygiene and all the topics related to the same. I aim to interact not just with the girls but the boys about the same as well, as the process is still considered as somewhat of a taboo topic, especially in rural places. I am planning to implement the same in a village in Gujarat and will design and conduct the workshop myself in the school in that particular.
About the Millennium Fellow
Kaanksha Shah is a third-year BBA LLB ( Business Administration and Law student) student at Gujarat National Law University in Gandhinagar, India. As Co-Treasurer of both the GNLU Centre for Business and Public Policy and the GNLU Wellness Initiative, Kaanksha has demonstrated her ability to manage responsibilities that bridge academic, administrative, and community well-being spheres. Having completed a range of internships under experienced lawyers, she has gained firsthand insight into the practical application of legal principles and the nuances of client interaction. A true member of the community, Kaanksha understands how to navigate academic, social, and institutional networks, using this familiarity to foster collaboration and change. Looking ahead, she aims to channel her skills into roles that allow her to grow and make an impact on those around her positively.
