Engaged Citizens and Leaders
Foundations for Leadership is dedicated to preparing young people for success in education, career, and civic life.
What is Model UN?
Dynamic Learning
Model United Nations (Model UN) is an engaging, hands-on opportunity for students to explore global issues and develop critical skills. By stepping into the roles of diplomats and world leaders, students debate international policies, negotiate with allies and opponents, resolve conflicts, draft resolutions, and navigate formal procedures—all with the goal of fostering cooperation to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges
Life & Leadership Skills
Model UN is more than just a simulation—it’s a transformative experience that equips students with skills they’ll use for life. Participants sharpen their abilities in research, news literacy, critical thinking, public speaking, persuasive debate, diplomatic negotiation, and cultural awareness. By learning about real-world policies and global development strategies, students gain the confidence and knowledge to become changemakers at the local, national, and international levels.
Conferences
Annually, more than 2,000 middle and high school students from dozens of schools across Florida join us for debate and diplomacy.
We partner with Miami-Dade and Pinellas County Schools, and local colleges and universities to host Model UN conferences in Miami and Clearwater.
Resources
Model UN meets Common Core and Florida Department of Education Standards for Social Studies, History, and English Language Arts. It integrates every standard in the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework. ​
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Our resources bring Model UN into the classroom and help you prepare for a conference.
Foundations for Leadership
Established in 2013, Foundations for Leadership Inc. (FFL) is a nonprofit education organization dedicated to empowering students academically, preparing them for future professional roles, and fostering active citizenship. We are committed to projects that develop empathy, diplomacy, and a mindset for bringing people together.
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Annually, we engage more than 2,500 students and teachers through classroom activities, workshops, and Model UN conferences - all made possible by our dedicated team of college volunteers and supportive partners.
Since our founding, we have impacted more than 26,000 students, educators, and volunteers, equipping the next generation with the tools to lead, collaborate, and make a difference.