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 S APURVA ANANYA , A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
PES University | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 2 & UNAI 6
" I am passionate about making knowledge and resources around health and wellbeing accessible to everyone. Becoming a Millennium Fellow excites me because it offers a platform to collaborate with like-minded peers, grow as a leader, and turn ideas into action. I believe that through this Fellowship, I can amplify my impact, learn from a diverse global community, and contribute to building healthier, more informed communities for the future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: KnowWell : Informed Wellness and Healthier Choices
In the era of social media, where information is so easily accessible, the true and good often get lost in a sea of misinformation. Even the most amazing discoveries mean little if they don't reach the people that need them the most. The internet is filled with quick fixes, superfoods, and diets that sound very scientific, but aren't. From false marketing by companies that sell products using exaggerated and misleading health claims, to certain influencers that spread baseless diets and workouts.
"KnowWell" aims to bring attention to such practices, while also promoting cleaner, transparent, honest brands and products. Establishing proper science communication, turning credible science into something that everyone can understand trust and apply.
About the Millennium Fellow
Apurva Ananya is a biotechnology undergraduate at PES University, Bangalore, currently in her third year of study. With a strong interest in immunology, nutrition, genetics, and public health, she is deeply driven by a passion for understanding human health and wellbeing. She enjoys learning how different systems connect and hopes to grow as a student and leader, using her knowledge to positively impact communities and promote healthier living for all.
