BY ANISHA SATYA, STAFF REPORTER The E3 Summit this September is a global event; it’s expected to host hundreds of students from around the world. With a huge range of speakers and topics, it is set to be an exciting three days. Students will be focussing on things in relation to the “3 E’s”: Earth,Continue reading “E3 Summit’s Sand Box and Dolphin Pool”
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The Key to High-School Leadership
BY ANISHA SATYA, STAFF REPORTER In 1994, a young girl from a small town began college. She got involved in clubs and school boards, entered speech competitions, and stood up for what was right. In 2016, she became New Zealand’s Prime Minister. Jacinda Ardern has taken on more than most in her role as PM.Continue reading “The Key to High-School Leadership”
The E³ Summit – Earth, Economy, Equity!
BY CHANDRASNATA MOHANTY, HEAD OF PRESS, 100K DEEDS CHALLENGE Last July, MUN Impact launched its first virtual Global Summit. At its inception, we had no idea how successful our little experiment would turn out to be. But thanks to the numerous student presenters, UN-affiliated speakers, and passionate changemakers, the Summit went exceptionally well. After thisContinue reading “The E³ Summit – Earth, Economy, Equity!”
High Hopes for the MUN Impact Global Choir
By Ayomide Ajakaiye and Sara Cao – As the MUN Impact Global Choir’s rendition of High Hopes by Panic! At the Disco commences, viewers are enthusiastically greeted by eleven students from all over the world singing their hearts out. In the video, a symphony of optimistic voices fills the air as they twirl together intoContinue reading “High Hopes for the MUN Impact Global Choir”
The Obstacles of Modern Feminism
By GRACE MAKWAZA & NEO MOKHAKALA ______ Will we ever reach a point in our society where gender equality actually and universally exists? Many times our solutions inevitably create more problems. I, Neo Mokhakala, believe that there is a need to eradicate all forms of discrimination against females; however it is alarming that our desireContinue reading “The Obstacles of Modern Feminism”
Amrita Giridhar: Every Drop in the Ocean Counts – Achieving the SDGs one project at a Time
By Shambhawi Sahoo – Amrita Giridhar, a grade nine student of American International School, Chennai, presented this workshop highlighting the important aspects of organising a project for the upliftment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She is a part of the leadership team at the MUN Impact club in Chennai. As the title of theContinue reading “Amrita Giridhar: Every Drop in the Ocean Counts – Achieving the SDGs one project at a Time”
Brian Lain: TASMUN in retrospect – Journey to SDG integration
By Meenakshi Mariappan – As one of the Model UN conferences which enjoys a “highly recommended” status from the THIMUN Advisory Board, Taipei American School Model United Nations, or TASMUN, is truly a force to be reckoned with. And for good reason, as can be seen from their innovative methods to integrate the UN SustainableContinue reading “Brian Lain: TASMUN in retrospect – Journey to SDG integration”
Omayma Cherkaoui: The Road Less Traveled By – Student Leadership for a Better World
By Chandrasnata Mohanty – Omayma Cherkaoui is a high school freshman who truly believes that anyone who works on improving their leadership skills and knowledge, undoubtedly has the potential to be a competent and successful leader. Throughout her high school years, she has embarked on a long leadership journey to find out answers to theContinue reading “Omayma Cherkaoui: The Road Less Traveled By – Student Leadership for a Better World”
Rocco Fantini and Cassidy Dalva: No Cap News – Informing Today’s Youth & Tomorrow’s Leaders
By William Weston – The lockdowns imposed in many countries around the world in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic led to lots of people finding new ways to occupy their time. For some it was learning a new language, for others it was participating in online events, however, for Rocco, an avid MUNer and soccerContinue reading “Rocco Fantini and Cassidy Dalva: No Cap News – Informing Today’s Youth & Tomorrow’s Leaders”
Fernando Naranjo: Retos económicos para los Gobiernos Latinoamericanos afectados por la pandemia
Valentina Raymond – Sin duda la economía es uno de los principales elementos afectados fuertemente por la pandemia, y Fernando Naranajo nos explica los diferentes retos económicos que los gobiernos Latinoamericanos enfrentarán. Si bien es cierto, antes del COVID-19, las expectativas económicas eran buenas para el presente año, según el Banco Mundial se esperaba unContinue reading “Fernando Naranjo: Retos económicos para los Gobiernos Latinoamericanos afectados por la pandemia”