Empowering youth through
Model United Nations.
We provide underserved schools with the resources and guidance necessary to build strong Model United Nations programs.
Though Model UN has become an outlet for those interested in international relations and geopolitical debate, there are socioeconomic barriers inherent to the activity that prevent participation from disadvantaged groups and underrepresented minorities. As a tool for global citizenship and empowerment, the stakes for exclusion within the Model UN community are too high — especially in this increasingly complex world.
At its core, Raise Your Placard aspires to bolster the accessibility of Model UN throughout New York City. Working hand-in-hand with partnering middle schools, the Raise Your Placard team provides the materials and guidance necessary to build strong Model UN programs. As Raise Your Placard grows within the Model UN community, the organization hopes to set a precedent for inclusivity in the United States and abroad.
Mentor
Throughout the academic year, Raise Your Placard will coordinate visits to partnered middle schools to provide students with hands-on Model U.N. training. Beyond the classroom, the Raise Your Placard Team will travel with partnered middle schools to the conferences they attend for on-site coaching.
What We Do
Enlighten
One of the most valuable things students gain from Model U.N. is an understanding of geopolitical issues. Raise Your Placard strives to double down on this understanding through a unique curriculum that emphasizes relevant issues around the world.
Empower
As an organization committed to youth empowerment, Raise Your Placard hopes to spur personal growth within students beyond Model U.N. Through specialized workshops on topics ranging from the SHSAT to time management, Raise Your Placard hopes to empower the next generation of young adults.
Chapter One
