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 ADYASHA SYAM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
National Law University Delhi | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" "Nearly all of the world’s countless conflicts are rooted in inequality, which is created primarily by prejudiced attitudes which sow stereotypes and hatred. Children are vulnerable and impressionable, more prone to absorbing such prejudices and internalizing them. To quote the old but perpetually relevant adage, “it takes a village to raise a child.” The social change I envision begins with educating and empowering the generation of tomorrow, a monumental task requiring renewed initiative and close cooperation between all stakeholders." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Kaizen10
Kaizen10 builds on the spirit of Kaizen, the Japanese idea that steady, small steps can create meaningful change over time. The “10” stands for SDG 10, the global goal focused on reducing inequalities. Together, the name reflects a simple but powerful belief: when young people are given the right support, even the smallest opportunities can open up a more equal future.
Kaizen10 works to empower children and young people to think critically, build confidence, and access opportunities that might otherwise stay out of reach. The project brings this to life through community engagement, donation drives, and mentorship programmes that help children navigate social barriers. The aim is to help them grow into compassionate, independent individuals who can shape a fairer world.
About the Millennium Fellow
Adyasha Syam is a second year law student a National Law University Delhi. With a deep interest and passion for human rights, she endeavours to combine legal acumen with grassroots efforts to catalyze social empowerment and upliftment of marginalized populations. In this pursuit, her project aims to break the vicious cycle of inequality that grasps individuals from a young age by ensuring holistic development for underprivileged children. Afer graduating, she plans to earn a Masters in Human Rights Law.
