Our Impact

Languages

104

43

Ambassadors

1,300,000

Words

65,000

17,000

101

Students

Countries

Directly Reached

Fellows

7

Our Story

Model UN Academy was envisioned by Momin Ahmed, who first recognized the urgency of global awareness during an international Model UN conference in Chicago. Despite deep interest in global issues, many students were unable to meaningfully engage with them due to their lack of community, low income, and/or their native language. This disconnect between global education and student understanding revealed an urgent educational gap.

Appropriately, Momin decided to use his Model UN experience as an international award winner and Executive Board member of his high school’s Model UN program to address the issue. He started by writing free, educational written guides and sharing them with local high schools. When educators and students responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, Momin was motivated to expand his efforts to reach more students across the country. This grassroots initiative soon evolved into Model UN Academy.

What began as a local push to bring global issues to students has since grown into a global mission for the intersection of accessibility and education. Today, Model UN Academy offers free written guides in over 100 languages, connecting students of all backgrounds to international networks and equipping the next generation with the tools to understand, discuss, and lead on the world’s most pressing challenges.

The Problem

Today, countless students around the world are eager to engage with global issues, but often lack the tools, guidance, or access to do so effectively. While understanding diplomacy, international relations, and critical thinking is crucial for addressing today’s challenges, quality educational resources on these topics are frequently expensive, outdated, or limited to students in well-funded schools and privileged communities.

This leaves thousands of passionate, capable young people, especially in underserved areas, without the opportunities they need to become informed advocates and future leaders on the global stage. Many schools lack trained mentors, up-to-date materials, or multilingual content. Even when students are motivated to learn and take action, they’re often left to navigate complex global issues alone, without support or guidance.

We believe that access to knowledge and the ability to advocate for change shouldn’t depend on a student’s zip code, income level, or native language. That’s why we created a platform to make global education accessible to every student, everywhere.

At our core, we’re not just educating students about global issues. We’re empowering them to become advocates who can shape a better future for all.

Mission Statement

As the world’s largest youth-led educational Model UN nonprofit, Model UN Academy is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of informed global citizens and leaders. Through accessible, high-quality resources, a powerful organizational model, and comprehensive programs, we empower students from all backgrounds to engage critically with global issues—ensuring that opportunity is never a barrier to participation.

Why Model UN Academy?

  • Every written guide provided by Model UN Academy is available free of payment, ensuring economic diversity and access for all.

  • All of our resources are available in 104 languages—a total translation of 1,300,000 words, promoting linguistic diversity worldwide.

  • Model UN Academy’s unique approach to education and empowerment through our resources and programs makes us unlike any other organization in the world. We empower and educate to build the next generation of leaders who will change the world.

  • “This is one of the best resources I’ve come across for learning Model UN. It breaks down everything clearly from how to prepare and write a position paper to what actually happens during a conference. The explanations of moderated and unmoderated caucuses are great and the General Assembly section is a perfect place to start if you’re new. What really stood out to me is how organized and easy to follow the site is. It’s clear that a lot of thought went into making the content accessible while still providing depth. If you’re serious about Model UN or even just interested this site is 100% worth checking out.”

    Angel F.

  • “The Model UN Academy website is an excellent resource that clearly explains MUN concepts and procedures in a simple, accessible way. It’s a go-to platform for anyone looking to understand the basics of MUN or improve their concepts of MUN. The website is really minimalistic & easy to navigate.”

    Punam C.

  • “The website is really cool and simple. It is easy to find what you need with the drop-down menu, and I like how the first page provides an explanation of what Model UN is. It gives the viewer a basic idea of it without going into too much detail. Overall, the website flows really well and is easy to navigate.”

    Antonio D.

  • “I always hear about Model UN, but it wasn't until I found this website till I actually understood what it was. I particularly enjoyed the organized [resources] section that Momin and his team has put together. I can confidently say that I now have a strong grasp of what I need to do to succeed in MUN.”

    Yaseen H.

  • “Model UN Academy offers clear and practical information and resources for someone without prior experience looking to begin. The [resources] section breaks down complex procedures into an easy-to-follow guide, making it very user-friendly.”

    Rohan D.

  • “Model UN is one of the most valuable extracurricular activities. Not just because it teaches students how to be concise, articulate and creative individuals, but because it teaches a lifelong skill of connecting. Personally, Model UN has given me some of the best friends who I still lean on today. Additionally learning from and working with someone as driven and dedicated as Momin a gift in itself.”

    Naina K.

  • “I started Model UN during my freshman year of high school and was initially overwhelmed with all of the information and the differences between GA and Crisis. I never really found a good resource, and it took hours of helpless YouTube videos and unclear online resources to get a grasp on how Model UN works. Model UN Academy changes this. It clearly and concisely shows how MUN functions while also giving examples that students can look at. It was started by Momin, a former delegate who knew the struggle and wanted to make things easier for delegates like you.”

    Neil K.

  • “Upon further investigation, I loved the initial look of the Model UN Academy website. Right away, it was very apparent that the scope of Model UN Academy far exceeded my expectations, and it’s clear that their team is dedicated to delivering quality Model UN resources to as many students as possible... I left feeling inspired and driven by Momin’s vision for global student empowerment and collaboration. If the website is any indication, you are in good hands at the Model UN Academy with Momin’s strong attention to detail and wide variety of resources. I would be shocked if there wasn’t something you learned after visiting the Model UN Academy, regardless of your level of expertise.”

    Charles H.

  • “I joined Model UN as a junior in high school, eager to learn more about how it works. I found an amazing community and learned a lot about what it means to be a delegate and representative of a larger state. It helped me improve not only my technical skills but also develop soft skills that are crucial to working in team environments. Even now, as I progress through college, I carry with me the skills I developed through Model UN. I think the Model UN Academy is perfect for high schoolers looking to get more involved and want to pursue any professional career, as it teaches many important skills that help turn students into leaders.”

    Sarah M.