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 HEMENDRA KRISHANIA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Delhi North Campus | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 8, SDG 2, SDG 13, SDG 17, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" “I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to transform my experiences with climate challenges into meaningful action, empowering vulnerable communities to build resilience and hope for a sustainable future.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Earth Guardians
Through this project, I want to empower vulnerable communities suffering due to climate change. Many people are losing their homes, farms, and livelihoods due to rising sea levels, unpredictable weather, and extreme temperatures. Earth Guardians aims to help these communities by providing education, resources, and livelihood support so they can adapt and flourish despite environmental challenges. This project will focus on three practical and high-impact actions: 1) Educate & Prepare – Organizing community sessions on climate awareness, disaster preparedness, and sustainable farming/livelihood alternatives. 2) Provide Direct Support – Distributing essential materials like weather-resistant shelters, cooling/heating solutions, and assistance for climate change affected farmers. 3) Empower Livelihoods – Helping affected individuals develop new skills, access alternative income sources, and connect with support programs. I will collaborate with local NGOs, student volunteers, and climate experts to maximize the project's reach and impact.
About the Millennium Fellow
Hemendra Krishania is a B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at ILC, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Growing up in a rural background, he witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of climate change on farmers and vulnerable groups. Inspired by these experiences, he founded Earth Guardians, a project dedicated to empowering communities through climate education, livelihood support, and resilience-building. As a Millennium Fellow, Hemendra is committed to advancing Sustainable Development Goals and creating practical, community-driven solutions that help vulnerable populations adapt and thrive in the face of environmental challenges.
