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 SHREYA REJI KALLARAKKAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
National Law University Delhi | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 8
" “Aim for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars” has always stayed with me, and Kaizen10 was my way of living that out. I wanted to create a space where the children around me could feel stronger, more curious, and less vulnerable, and I aspire to do this by focusing on self defence, critical thinking and career guidance. For me, this was never just about UN Goal 10 on reducing inequality. It was about watching children open up to new possibilities, seeing their smiles grow wider and their confidence deepen. I want to keep doing this work because every child deserves the chance to grow into a confident, curious, and capable adult - and the Millennium Fellowship gives me the chance to make that vision real. "
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
Shreya Reji Kallarakkal is a second-year law student at National Law University, Delhi, India, and an Aditya Birla Scholar. Fascinated by how law interacts with wider social and economic structures, she enjoys exploring questions around justice, rights, and public life. Her interests shift across areas like constitutional law, environmental governance, and labour rights, and she hopes to build on these explorations to bridge the gap between theory and practice, while contributing to conversations on law as a tool for social change.
