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 VIHAAN S KUMAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur | Kharagpur, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 9
" I believe education is the foundation of equality. Through initiatives like Robin Hood Academy, I've seen how small efforts can transform lives. The Millennium Fellowship excites me because it amplifies this impact by connecting like-minded change makers and giving us a platform to create inclusive, sustainable solutions for the future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Learning Ladder
My initiative focuses on United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, aiming to bridge the gap of illiteracy by providing informal learning to children aged 4–13. Through weekly sessions in nearby localities, I teach the basics of math, English and general awareness to prepare them for formal schooling. I began by learning from an NGO’s Academic Unit in Kolkata, where classes are held in open spaces like bus stops. Inspired by their model, I trying to bring a similar effort to Kharagpur, hoping to create curiosity-driven learning environments for children who deserve a fair start
About the Millennium Fellow
Vihaan S Kumar hails from the colourful city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Passionate about education and equality, Vihaan take weekend sessions for children for basic primary education and equipping them with tools to join schools in the Robin Hood Academy. Vihaan also served as the Editor of the Technology Students’ Gymkhana of IIT Kharagpur where he promoted meaningful dialogue amongst students over various literary and woke topics. Vihaan have also written blogs about mental health awareness and other initiatives in college to create awareness about the same. Vihaan aspires to contribute to inclusive growth for everyone and empower communities by imparting education at the most basic level.
