Model United Nations

About Model UN

Model United Nations (Model UN) is an educational program where students role-play as diplomats representing different countries in the United Nations. They research global issues, practice debate, and collaborate to write resolutions that address real-world challenges. Through this experience, students build critical skills—public speaking, negotiation, leadership, and teamwork—while gaining a deeper understanding of international relations and diplomacy. Model UN empowers young people to think globally, communicate effectively, and become problem-solvers prepared to lead in their communities and beyond. It’s both an academic challenge and a powerful opportunity for students to grow as informed, engaged global citizens. 

What to Expect

From October through April, our delegates will have the opportunity to attend multiple conferences, including Stanford’s selective SMUNC and Berkeley’s prestigious BMUN. Additionally, in the spring, we will host our own “d.mun” conference that last year inspired over 170 Bay Area middle schoolers to explore diplomacy. 

Participation Fee

We are fortunate to have the support of the Koi Pond Annual Fund, which enables us to keep our expenses low. The voluntary participation fee for this school year is $75. Please click HERE to make your contribution.  

Expenses for the year include: 

• Registration for all delegates and advisors at every conference

• Team fees for all conferences

• Lodging at BMUN for 30 students

Learn more about the programs that our Koi Pond Annual Fund supports by visiting the page here.