Contact Us | Global Classrooms: Washington, DC Model UN Conference

Global Classrooms: Washington, DC is hosted by UNA-USA and the United Nations Association of National Capital Area (UNA-NCA).

Conference Contact Information

Jill Ruchala
Global Education Director
UNA-NCA
unanca@unanca.org
www.unanca.org

About Global Classrooms: Washington, DC

Global Classrooms: Washington, DC (GCDC) is an innovative educational program that engages middle and high school students in an exploration of current world issues through interactive simulations and curricular materials. GCDC cultivates literacy and leadership as students explore important topics such as peacekeeping, sustainable development and human rights.  

During in-class mini-simulations of the United Nations (UN) Security Council and other UN organs, students tackle global issues and concerns including poverty, refugee protection and the environment as they role-play countries, interest groups, and non-governmental organization positions.

GCDC is implemented by the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) and is a part of a nationwide initiative of the United Nations Association of the USA to bring Model UN into urban public schools. Using special curricular materials, up-to-date online and print resources, and comprehensive support and training for participating teachers, GCDC brings this experience to DC metropolitan area schools in dynamic ways.

About Global Classrooms

Global Classrooms is an innovative educational program that engages middle school and high school students in an exploration of current world issues through interactive simulations and curricular materials. Global Classrooms cultivates literacy, life skills and the attitudes necessary for active citizenship. Learn more about Global Classrooms.

About UNA-USA

The United Nations Association of the United States of America is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to building understanding of and support for the ideals and vital work of the United Nations among American people. Its educational and humanitarian campaigns, including teaching students in urban schools, clearing minefields and providing school-based support for children in African communities that have been hurt by HIV/AIDS, allow people to have a strong influence at a local level.

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