Students at Sagesse High School, one of our partner schools, designed a presentation on SDG 10. They engaged over 60 students in fruitful, insightful and important dialogue. In the following article, members and organizers describe their thoughts about the event. ______Our team at SHSMUN has joined MUN Impact for the MENA region. As part of MUN Impact’sContinue reading “Sagesse High School Discuss SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities”
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The UN75 Essay Contest in Lesotho: Celebrating Grace Makwaza
Grace Makwaza, a MUN Impact team member, was one of ten people who won the UN75 Essay Contest in Lesotho. We celebrate her achievement, and hope you are inspired by her passion for the Sustainable Development Goals, multi-level change and global unity. Here is her essay:
GLOBAL SUMMIT 2.0
MUN Impact Global Summit 2.0: Driving Impact and Action for the SDGs Last month, MUN Impact launched its first-ever Global Summit. At the time of its birth, we had no idea how successful it would be. But with student presenters, influential UN-affiliated speakers, and dedicated change-makers coming together, the Summit exceeded all expectations. It broughtContinue reading “GLOBAL SUMMIT 2.0”
Jordan Hattar – The Recipe for Success
Mr Jordan Hattar, a former MUNer himself, started working in humanitarian crises at the age of 18 in South Sudan. He has since worked extensively on the Syrian refugee crisis from the country of Jordan and currently runs the charity he co-founded, Help4Refugees. 85 participants from 35 different countries joined Mr Jordan Hattar as heContinue reading “Jordan Hattar – The Recipe for Success”
An Insight into SDG 16 at the MUN Impact Global Summit
By Neha Varadharajan _ SDG 16 is focused on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing equal access to justice, and building inclusive institutions. It is immensely important to the well-being of people all over the world. Yet, if education and action isn’t created soon, this goal has little chance of being achievedContinue reading “An Insight into SDG 16 at the MUN Impact Global Summit”
Glimpse into the Global Summit: Connecting MUN to the UN
By Shambhawi Sahoo There’s a lot brewing behind the scenes at MUN Impact as the Global Summit approaches. Here’s a glimpse at what’s cooking. Model United Nations has consistently empowered young minds to become more responsible global citizens and approach problems with a wider focus. It acts as a connection between the youth and theContinue reading “Glimpse into the Global Summit: Connecting MUN to the UN”
A Sneak Peek into the Global Summit: The Fight Against Climate Change
Everyone in the MUN Impact community is preparing in anticipation of our first ever Global Summit. We can’t wait to hear from MUN-ners, students, entrepreneurs, and esteemed speakers from the UN and around the world. Within this enormous breadth of topics and knowledge, several of our speakers will be presenting on climate change (SDG 13).Continue reading “A Sneak Peek into the Global Summit: The Fight Against Climate Change”
Introducing MUN Impact’s Global Summit: Participate, Learn and Get Inspired
On July 21, MUN Impact will be hosting it’s first Global Summit. This online gathering will host workshops led by a diverse cast, ranging from educators and students to diplomats and UN officials. The summit will last three days, from July 21-23 and is completely free of charge. It will be open to all middle school and high school students internationally and will focus on the theme: Uniting the world through the SDGs.
StARS Visits MUN@Home: Stories about Refugee Journeys, Education, and Integration
Imagine stepping into a new country. No family, no friends, no familiarity. It’s as though you’ve entered a maze with all its twists and turns and dead-ends. But with some assistance — with someone who knows the maze — you might be able to find your way out. Saint Andrew’s Refugee Services (StARS) has actedContinue reading “StARS Visits MUN@Home: Stories about Refugee Journeys, Education, and Integration”
Andy Newman’s Sabbatical Journey
Captured by Newman himself, from his blog “Where’s Newmo”, is an image from his journey in the Pacific Ocean. Here, he’s enjoying a break from studying marine life and microplastics as he jumps into the water to take a swim! By Audrey Pinson _ Many from the MUN Impact community know that Andy Newman hasContinue reading “Andy Newman’s Sabbatical Journey”