Ask Generation Y (20-somethings) to name one reason they get involved with international causes and likely, you will receive a host of varying but significant responses. Specifically though, ask Model UN students and this will be their answer: “So that I can be an ethical leader in a global community.”
UNESCO, an agency of the UN, was founded in the aftermath of World War II to promote international co-operation among its 191 member states and six associate members in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.
The UN Foundation is an advocate for the UN and platform for connecting people, ideas and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The UN Foundation has since become the premier organization in helping the UN meet these challenges.