This spring, MUN Impact is hosting a number of events geared towards young Model United Nations participants from all over the world. MUN Impact is a global community that, “believes in the power of Model United Nations to inform, inspire, and motivate its participants to action in support of the SDGs.” Founded in 2017, MUN Impact is an organization of MUN participants, advisors, clubs, and conferences that work together to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
On Friday, April 12th, 2019, MUN Impact is hosting the United Nations MUN Impact Youth Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Working in conjunction with the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI), MUN Impact will help young delegates from around the world connect and work on concrete solutions to achieve the SDGs, as well as how to connect their home MUN programs with the United Nations.
Open to students ages 15-24, the United Nations MUN Impact Youth Summit also gives MUN participants the chance to submit a presentation about their own projects to promote and achieve the SDGs. Interested parties can learn more about proposal submissions here. For questions and Summit registration, please contact education-outreach@un.org.
MUN Impact will also host the Planning for Impact Conference on Saturday, April 13th, 2019. This workshop will, “help students and teachers incorporate action and service projects that support the SDGs through their MUN involvement.” Taking place in New York City, the conference will focus on student activism and provide sessions on how MUN organizations can work in their own communities to promote the SDGs. This event is open only to high school students, and will be facilitated by experienced Model United Nations delegates to provide feedback and guidance on all projects. Pre-registration is now open for the conference.
Applications are also open for the student-led Executive Team for the Planning for Impact Conference! The Executive Team will reflect the diversity and global nature of the MUN Impact community. Preference will be given to current MUN Impact students who have been actively involved in the organization. Applications are due on December 9th; please see the application form here.
