Posted by Sam McCurdy
As reported in previous bulletins, the MUNA experience this year will be significantly different as compared to the residential programs of previous years, due to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Instead, delegations (teams) of 2 students, from either Year 10 or Year 11, will be tasked with producing a 5-minute video in response to an adapted United Nations resolution. The 2021 Rotary District 9820 resolution for senior students is "Sustainable Development: Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind."
The MUNA Resolution topic and guidelines for the activity were discussed at the online workshop on Saturday 29 May. It was recorded and is available to view for those who couldn’t attend on the Rotary D9820 MUNA YouTube channel.
The aim is for students to gain deeper understandings of complex humanitarian issues, further develop their research skills and ability to prepare and present information specific to their chosen UN Member State (the Country they represent).
Supporting MUNA provides an excellent opportunity for Rotary Clubs to connect with local secondary school/s (public and private) and involve students in a Rotary Youth program.
At this point, we have four teams from local schools registered, two teams from Nossal High School, one from St Margaret's School and one from Berwick Grammar.
The cost of the 2021 MUNA activity is $50.00 per delegation, payable by the Rotary Club and will be used to cover costs incurred to deliver an online event and cover prizes for winning delegations.
Registration close on Friday 25th June. The 5-minute videos have to be completed and uploaded by Friday 13th August and the winners will be declared at a live event on Sunday 29th August.
We wish all our participants every success in the program, but we especially hope that they enjoy the experience.
