About UNAGB
A 501(c)3 nonprofit, the United Nations Association of Greater Boston is dedicated to building a strong network of global citizens in the Boston area. We inform, inspire, and mobilize members of the community to engage with critical global issues central to the work and mission of the United Nations.
Our primary focus is on creating a transformative learning experience for K-12 students through Model UN. By providing a dialogue for current global issues, students enhance their public speaking and negotiation skills that equip them as globally aware civic leaders in their schools and communities. Specifically Model UN teaches students to
In short, UNAGB seeks to build a local community of global thinkers.
Our primary focus is on creating a transformative learning experience for K-12 students through Model UN. By providing a dialogue for current global issues, students enhance their public speaking and negotiation skills that equip them as globally aware civic leaders in their schools and communities. Specifically Model UN teaches students to
- Collaborate to overcome differences and achieve goals
- Communicate through civic discourse and negotiation
- Problem solve by considering multiple perspectives
- Think critically about complex contemporary global challenges
In short, UNAGB seeks to build a local community of global thinkers.
About the Curriculum Designers
This curriculum website was designed in 2017 by the UNAGB education team and volunteers, with input from local teachers.
UNAGB Staff: Designed website, planned lessons, and managed project
Caitlin Moore, Education Director
Lynn Arsenault, Communications Manager
Zenzele Best, Conference Operations Manager
Rachel Hunkler, Curriculum Consultant
Idea Irene, Curriculum Consultant
Raina Kadavil, Conference Operations Fellow
UNAGB Interns and Volunteers 2015-18: Wrote topic briefing and country summaries, compiled research links
UNAGB Staff: Designed website, planned lessons, and managed project
Caitlin Moore, Education Director
Lynn Arsenault, Communications Manager
Zenzele Best, Conference Operations Manager
Rachel Hunkler, Curriculum Consultant
Idea Irene, Curriculum Consultant
Raina Kadavil, Conference Operations Fellow
UNAGB Interns and Volunteers 2015-18: Wrote topic briefing and country summaries, compiled research links