Archivo de etiqueta: #MUNimpactfortheSDGs

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 theSigue leyendo “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 theSigue leyendo “Strengthening unity through Social Hours: Let’s socialize!”

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 willSigue leyendo “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 aSigue leyendo “Rousing tomorrow’s youth: ‘Inspiration’”

Behind the Scenes: The Brains Behind the Revolution

MUN Impact’s first ever Global Summit wouldn’t have been itself without a peek behind the scenes-the brains behind the global online revolution! Session 2 on the 21st of July saw a panel discussion and question-answer session on MUN Impact’s various programs by Zoey Fisher ( Global Secretary General ), Jaideep Singh ( Secretary General ),Sigue leyendo “Behind the Scenes: The Brains Behind the Revolution”

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 theSigue leyendo “Glimpse into the Global Summit: Connecting MUN to the UN”

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 hasSigue leyendo “Andy Newman’s Sabbatical Journey”

Priory MUN: Reducing Plastic Waste One Step at a Time

Priory School Model United Nations (MUN) (located in the UK) is very much in its infancy, launching as a club in September 2019; but it has had a very successful year: at its peak, 18 students attended weekly sessions.  Priory MUNers began  doing outreach work leading assemblies and having a MUN Impact table at schoolSigue leyendo “Priory MUN: Reducing Plastic Waste One Step at a Time”

The Unlikely Coincidence of a Global Pandemic

Now-university-student Francesca Poupel attended her first THIMUN conference in 2017. The topic: measures to reduce pandemics in a globalized world. With the current COVID-19 crisis, her experience seems more relevant than ever. In this post, she reflects on her resolutions, experiences, and lessons from Model UN, all in retrospect to our current pandemic.