ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AVANTIKA SINGH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University | Lucknow, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2
" Having a great plan and ambitious project for the betterment of the world is not just enough to bring about the required changes in the world. And it is for this reason, I am excited to be a part of a globally renowned project to change my dreams into reality. With a substantial number of alumnus who have created their share of change, i believe that I, too, can do my part of betterment through UN Millennium Fellowship "
Millennium Fellowship Project: SHIKSHANAM
"Knowledge is one that liberates." - Shri VishnuPurana (1.19.41)
With this thought and a wish to transform the world into a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable place, the Millennium fellows of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University started the project “Shikshanam” based on SDG 4- Quality Education, aimed to work on the education of impoverished children and to support them in their higher education.
Through this project, the fellows aim to work on the literacy of impoverished children and to support some of them in their higher education. The project involves rigorous field visits where our fellows have been going to teach underprivileged children.
A devised curriculum suiting their needs is being taught to these children. Our team focuses on ensuring clarity of concepts which is reinforced by way of activities and hands-on learning.
We are currently educating 35-40 children under our cohort’s ambit. We are trying to identify a few of these lots that have the potential, and caliber and appear promising. We are working tirelessly to secure admission for these students in a private school in their locality instead of a government school so that they have access to better facilities. To cover the monetary aspect of their private school education, we would contact the District Inspector of Schools under the Right to Education Act. We are conducting pressing meetings with government school principals and teachers to ensure that the remaining who are not able to qualify for admission to a private school, are provided remedial classes in government schools. Remedial classes are for those students who aren’t as equipped as they should be according to the Grade that they are in; special focus would be given to ensure that they are able to cope with their counterparts.
The cohort went a step ahead and conducted lessons on basic Legal Rights and Financial literacy for the parents of these children. They were also explained provisions related to free Legal Aid and were also invited to the University’s annual Legal Aid Camp.
About the Millennium Fellow
Avantika Singh is a highly motivated and enthusiastic undergraduate law student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Lucknow. Avantika is an avid reader and wishes to use her knowledge, skills and experience in building a better and healthy environment for everyone around her. Avantika is not only a terrific leader but also an excellent team player with an ambitious project for Millennium Fellowship
