Youth Programming Middle School Programs

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Explore the most pressing issues of our time through World Affairs’ middle school programs and immerse curious students in the world of international relations, current events, and diplomacy while nurturing critical thinking, research, and interpersonal skills.
Over 800 students step into the shoes of diplomats in our Jr. Model United Nations program, a five-month journey comprised of three different conferences.
Each student is assigned a country to represent and an issue of importance they are charged with solving during a role-playing of the United Nations General Assembly.


For students and schools: Students from under-resourced schools in Philadelphia can receive coaching on essential Model UN skills through weekly classroom visits from January to May.
For potential mentors: College students or adults can join our Global Smarts program as a mentor. Help Philadelphia students develop Model UN skills and gain valuable experience. Applications open in September and close in October.
WORLD AFFAIRS RESOURCES
Discover a curated collection of external organizations, international media outlets, think tanks, and universities that we recommend for all your world affairs-related research and study needs.
WORLD AFFAIRS RESOURCES
Discover a curated collection of external organizations, international media outlets, think tanks, and universities that we recommend for all your world affairs-related research and study needs.
STUDENTS MAKING HEADLINES
- The Philadelphia Tribune
STUDENTS MAKING HEADLINES
- Saint Joseph's
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Discover a world of educational opportunities! Sign up for our mailing list to stay informed about our thoughtfully curated middle school programs.