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 AKASH YADAV, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
National Law University Delhi | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" I am excited to join the Millennium Fellowship to connect with a global community of change makers and transform ideas into tangible impact. My mission is fuelled by witnessing the deep injustices faced by underprivileged labourers and marginalised castes, especially the denial of basic education to their children. I believe that restoring compassion, dignity, and access to learning is the first step toward breaking cycles of poverty and discrimination, and I am determined to turn this belief into lasting change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Samaikya
Our Project Samaikya strives to make our college campus and hostels more inclusive and accessible for students with disabilities. We have conducted several awareness seminars and experiential workshops to help both students and faculty better understand the realities of accessibility barriers. We have also organized inclusive sports and academic activities that promote meaningful collaboration. Through peer tutoring, alumni mentorship, and continuous engagement with the administration, we aim to build a culture of empathy and equal opportunity where every student feels genuinely supported and valued. In addition, we created a comprehensive handbook for our college that covers essential aspects such as the legal rights of persons with disabilities, relevant government schemes available on campus, and the authorities they can approach whenever they require assistance.
About the Millennium Fellow
Akash Yadav is a dedicated fourth-year B.A. LL.B. student at the National Law University, Delhi. Born and raised in Gurgaon, with roots in Haryana, he has developed a deep commitment to advocating for underprivileged labour communities, particularly those from marginalised castes in India. His work and research focus on how caste based discrimination impacts employment, access to basic education for underprivileged children, economic opportunities, and social dignity. With a passion for justice and equity, Akash aspires to advance policies and initiatives that dismantle systemic barriers and promote inclusive development in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
