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 SAPANA SHAH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Patan Academy of Health Sciences | Lalitpur, Nepal | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 3
" Empathy and a deep commitment to equity drive my passion for healthcare. Being part of the Millennium Fellowship will help me strengthen my leadership and advocacy skills to address disparities in mental health, female and child health, and menstrual health. I am excited to collaborate with like minded peers, align my work with the UNAI principles and SDGs, and create innovative, inclusive approaches to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstance. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: AdolEssence: The Real Talk
AdolEssence: The Real Talk is a youth-centered awareness and empowerment program designed for students aged 11–16 (Classes 6–10). The project addresses key aspects of adolescence—including puberty, mental health, personal hygiene, healthy relationships, internet safety, and life skills—through interactive sessions, workshops, and creative tools. By creating safe spaces for open dialogue and learning, AdolEssence equips adolescents with knowledge, confidence, and resilience to make informed decisions for their well-being.
Measurable Goals (August–December 2025):
1. Reach at least 200 students across schools in the community.
2. Conduct 5+ interactive workshops with active participation.
3. Establish an anonymous question platform in every participating school to address sensitive queries.
4. Develop and distribute visual learning materials (posters, digital content, handouts).
About the Millennium Fellow
Sapana Shah is a second-year MBBS student from Dhangadhimai Municipality, Siraha, Nepal, currently living in Lalitpur. She is passionate about healthcare access, mental health, female and child health, menstrual health, and social justice. Growing up in both rural and urban settings has shaped her awareness of health inequities. She aims to use her medical training to advocate for equitable healthcare systems, address the root causes of disparities, and work toward a future where quality care is accessible to all without bias or discrimination.
