named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Coordinator Certification Courses
Training for teachers and parents required before registering students, covering best practices and procedures for guiding youth through the MMUN program.
MMUN Open Days
Live online events offering a hands-on introduction to MMUN through mini committee sessions, games, and exploration of materials for new and returning participants.
Montessori Model UN (MMUN) Conference
Year-long program culminating in a multi-day global education simulation where students represent countries at a Model UN, learning diplomacy, research, and conflict resolution in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Webinars
Periodic online sessions for educators and students covering registration, topic overviews, background guides, and preparation strategies for the current program year.
Youth Impact! Forum
One of MMUN's principal programs focused on empowering youth leadership and action, though specific program details are limited on the website.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 4 activities
- Advocates for youth voices in global policyPublishes finalized student resolutions on its website and forwards them to the UN Secretary-General to amplify youth perspectives on global issues.
- Conducts mid-year working sessions and practice simulationsHosts English-language working sessions where students apply UN committee protocols, practice public speaking and negotiation, and simulate committee procedures on youth-relevant global issues.
- Hosts international Model UN conferences for students aged 9–15Organizes in-person and online multi-day conferences where student delegates represent countries, engage in formal and informal negotiations, draft and debate UN-style resolutions, and present outcomes at a Closing Ceremony. Conferences include cultural performances, educational workshops, and programming aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
- Provides year-long educational programming on the United Nations and global issuesOffers a structured program for upper elementary and middle school students that includes classroom study, research on assigned countries, preparation of position papers and speeches, and instruction on UN structure, rules of procedure, and diplomatic conduct.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Delivers educator and coordinator training programsProvides two-day online and onsite training courses, certification programs, and training manuals for teachers, parents, and club advisors to prepare students for MMUN participation, including simulated committee sessions and best practices discussions.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Offers leadership training for former delegates and staffProvides Bureau Leadership Courses to train former student delegates, teachers, and parents to serve as Bureau Members who manage committee proceedings in alignment with Montessori practices.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizes community and cultural engagement eventsFacilitates Community Meet-Ups and cultural events such as performances, design contests, and ceremonial gatherings to build belonging among an international peer community and promote cultural exchange.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Provides educational materials on climate justice and global issuesDevelops and distributes adaptable, justice-centered educational materials including the Climate Justice Timeline, with physical and digital resources to support classroom use and student research.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts informational webinars and open day eventsConducts periodic webinars and live online Open Days featuring preparation games, material exploration, and mini committee sessions to familiarize teachers, parents, and students with MMUN registration, delegate preparation, and conference topics.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.86M
Contributions & grants$22K1%
Program service revenue$3.83M99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$4.24M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.17M
Cash$4.95M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$5.17M
Liquid reserves14.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +27.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABRIEL FORESTIERI | OFFICER | 40 | $87K |
| RAPHAEL FORESTIERI | OFFICER | 24 | $63K |
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Partner — Advisory board includes former AMI President André Roberfroid, indicating a professional and strategic affiliation.
- Crowdcast Partner — Platform used to livestream MMUN events including the Culture Party and Closing Ceremony.
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Government — Advisor Dr. Hans Hoogeveen serves as Independent Chairperson of the FAO and contributes expertise in global food security and sustainable development.
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Network — Cited as a source for scientific documentation on human impact on climate change.
- MMUN staff Partner — Collaborates with teacher and parent coordinators during biannual meetups to discuss best practices.
- Palau (Girona) Partner — Hosts on-site MMUN Bureau Leadership Courses for students and adults in Girona, Spain.
- Teacher and Parent Coordinators Partner — Collaborates with teacher and parent coordinators to prepare students through shared best practices and coordinated support.
- Teachers and parents Partner — Collaborates with teachers and parents to support student participation in Model UN activities.
- UN Secretary General Government — Receives student-generated resolutions for review.
- UNICEF Government — Former UNICEF Deputy Executive Director André Roberfroid serves on the advisory board, linking MMUN to UNICEF’s global child-focused initiatives.
- United Nations Government — Collaborates with the UN to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and provides youth representation to the UN General Assembly.
- United Nations Government — Models programs on UN structure, rules of procedure, and current agendas.
- United Nations Government — Receives student resolutions and is referenced as a formal partner in the educational mission.
- United Nations Government — Referenced as a source for sustainable development content, with attribution of images and materials.
- United Nations Government — Shares student-drafted resolutions with the UN Secretary-General
- United Nations General Assembly Government — MMUN serves as a youth program representative to the UN General Assembly, monitoring developments and conveying youth perspectives.
- Zinn Education Project Partner — Provides permission for use of the Climate Crisis Timeline materials.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom for delivering live online coordinator training courses.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom for delivering live online training sessions
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom for delivering live online training sessions.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Global Citizenship Through Simulationmethodology: experiential_global_citizenshipBy immersing students in simulated UN diplomacy and peer negotiation, we develop global awareness, empathy, and leadership skills because experiential engagement fosters deeper understanding and agency in addressing global challenges.
- Student-Centered Learning for Civic Empowermentmethodology: student_centered_adaptabilityBy using adaptable, student-led frameworks that enable localization and peer leadership, we increase engagement and ownership because autonomy in content creation and decision-making strengthens relevance and empowers youth as active global citizens.
- Systems Thinking Through Thematic Global Educationmethodology: systems_thinking_educationBy framing learning around systemic global challenges like climate change and Sustainable Development Goals, we cultivate student agency and critical thinking because historical and structural analysis helps students see themselves as change agents within interconnected systems.