By Vedant Kulkarni – Omayma Cherkaoui is an eighteen year old university student with profound interests in economics, history, philosophy, and writing. In her workshop, ‘The Road Less Traveled By: Student Leadership for a Better World’, she will share her experiences of leadership across varied aspects from volunteering & MUN to business and enterprise, elucidatingContinue reading “Student Presenters – A chat with Omayma Cherkaoui”
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UN75 Disscusion: Inequality in the time of covid-19
An article by our partners in Chennai, AISC ____ On September 21st, 2020, the UN celebrated its Annual international Day of Peace. Every year, AISC also celebrates this meaningful day, marking it with a barrage of speeches, a parade, and a fair showcasing countries’ cultures. This year, to mark the UN’s 75th Anniversary, we, theContinue reading “UN75 Disscusion: Inequality in the time of covid-19”
How are You, Really?
By Grace Makwaza _________ SDG 3.4 states: By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being. It calls us to address preventable diseases and pay attention to our mental health in all areas of our lives, including our schools. Students all over theContinue reading “How are You, Really?”
Behind the Screen: Interviewing Ilyes Zeraiki
By Rishita Ghosh and Nandini Badhan – You can’t stop staring as you look into the mirror. The seriousness of life is staring right back at you. Why can you not find like-minded peers? The fire to bring about change and contribute to the community is so strong that it is now burning you alive.Continue reading “Behind the Screen: Interviewing Ilyes Zeraiki”
Behind the Screen: Interviewing Aanya Srivastava
By Rishita Ghosh & Nandini Badhan It’s amazing how people’s eyes blaze with passion and their faces blossom like a flower when they eagerly await something special. One such person was Aanya Srivastava, and the “something special” she talked about was the “MUN IMPACT GLOBAL SUMMIT 2.0”. Yes, you heard it right. WE ARE BACK!Continue reading “Behind the Screen: Interviewing Aanya Srivastava”
On inspiration and action: Interview with Farihah Ahmed
By Meenakshi Mariappan “What’s important is not just being inspired, but going and doing something about it. That’s what makes the Global Summit stand out from anything else. That’s why the value of this Summit is so crucial to the world.” Truer words have never been said as the speaker is none other than theContinue reading “On inspiration and action: Interview with Farihah Ahmed”
Strengthening unity through Social Hours: Let’s socialize!
By Kopano Maketekete After a day of thoughts and discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals, would you not find it appealing to socialize with friends? Well the Social Hour it is! The definition is as explicit as the naming, social hour. It is one of the most anticipated moments during the summit, precisely towards theContinue reading “Strengthening unity through Social Hours: Let’s socialize!”
Speaking at the UN International Day of Peace
By Abdullah Shamsi — On Thursday, September 17th I had the privilege of speaking at the United Nations International Day of Peace. I was chosen as one of eight youth to speak at this event. When I had initially received an email from the UN asking if I was willing to participate, I was immediatelyContinue reading “Speaking at the UN International Day of Peace”
SDG Sandbox: A tool to drive action and impact to achieve the SDGs
By Alehna Romero (Global Summit 2.0 Head of Press) __ If you are interested in developing a project, this space is for you! We know that planning a project and finding resources can be tough; that’s why we want to help you and support you, your ideas, and projects at the SDG Sandbox. You willContinue reading “SDG Sandbox: A tool to drive action and impact to achieve the SDGs”
Rousing tomorrow’s youth: ‘Inspiration’
As the long-awaited Global Summit 2.0 draws near, taking action and making a change never seemed so vital with the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in right now. Through the Inspiration strand, MUN Impact’s October Summit offers students worldwide the opportunity to do precisely this. “But I am only a student. Can I make aContinue reading “Rousing tomorrow’s youth: ‘Inspiration’”