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 NAMYA NANDA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law | Patiala, India | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 4 & UNAI 1
" Passion for justice, empathy for communities, and a belief in the power of law to create meaningful change drive my work. The Millennium Fellowship offers a unique platform to connect with like-minded individuals, refine my leadership skills, and translate ideas into tangible impact. By aligning my projects with the UNAI principles and SDGs, I aim to create sustainable solutions that address both human rights and modern challenges, while inspiring others to participate in positive change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Saathi: Spreading Legal and Health Awareness
Project Saathi is an initiative that empowers government school students in underserved communities near Patiala through integrated legal and health education. The project delivers interactive workshops on fundamental legal rights and nutrition awareness while actively monitoring the implementation of the Mid-Day Meal scheme to ensure students receive mandated nutritious food.
Through school collaborations and virtual webinars, Project Saathi simplifies complex legal concepts and promotes health literacy, creating informed young citizens who understand their rights and can make better health choices. By bridging the gap between legal empowerment and nutritional access, the initiative fosters holistic development and sustainable behavioral change, working toward a future where every child is both informed and nourished.
Core Activities Included:
Interactive legal rights workshops and virtual webinars
Assessment of Mid-Day Meal scheme implementation
Nutrition education and health awareness sessions
Community engagement with schools in Patiala's nearby villages
About the Millennium Fellow
Namya Nanda is a dedicated and globally-minded third-year BA LLB (Hons.) student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. Having spent 14 years in the UAE and the last 5 years in India, she brings a cross-cultural perspective to her work. Passionate about social justice, environmental protection, and animal welfare, Namya has volunteered with local NGOs and animal shelters in Chandigarh. Her commitment to advocacy is matched by her strong interest in human rights and community development, which continues to shape her academic and extracurricular pursuits.
