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05/26/2026

What does responsible innovation look like in the age of AI?

This summer, students from across Greater Boston and beyond will explore that question at UNAGB’s Summer Institute in Global Leadership: Emerging Technologies, taking place at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

As one of the world’s leading hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship, MIT Sloan is an exciting setting for students to engage with the future of AI, technology, infrastructure, and global problem-solving.

Program details:
📍MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA
📍July 13–17, 2026
📍9am–3pm
📍Students entering grades 7–10

Throughout the week, students will:
💡Explore emerging technologies and artificial intelligence through a global lens
💡Debate complex ethical and policy questions shaping our future
💡Practice public speaking, negotiation, and collaboration
💡Learn from expert guest speakers
💡Participate in Model UN simulations as student diplomats

This year’s program will examine how innovation can both strengthen and challenge societies, and what role young leaders can play in building a more equitable and connected future.

Whether students are interested in technology, global affairs, policy, entrepreneurship, or debate, this program is designed to help them build confidence, leadership skills, and global awareness alongside peers from diverse backgrounds.

No previous Model UN experience is required.

Financial assistance is available, and we encourage families, educators, and community members to share this opportunity widely.

Learn more and sign up here: https://ow.ly/60vw50Z3TQ5

05/21/2026

What does it look like to defend human rights in an increasingly divided world?

This summer, students from across Greater Boston and beyond will explore that question at UNAGB’s Summer Institute for Global Leadership, with a special focus on human rights.

Program details:
📍Hult International Business School, Cambridge, MA (easily accessible by car, T, and Commuter Rail)
📍June 15–18, 2026 (this a 4-day program. We will not meet on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)
📍9am–3pm
📍Students entering grades 6–12 (middle and high school students participate in separate committee rooms)

This year’s theme is Disability Rights: examining global and local barriers to inclusion, accessibility, and equity for people with disabilities, and how policy, advocacy, and international cooperation can advance meaningful change.

Students will:
✅ Learn about human rights issues and global inequality
✅ Practice public speaking, negotiation, and collaboration
✅ Hear from expert guest speakers
✅ Work with peers from different backgrounds and experiences
✅ Build leadership skills while tackling real-world global issues

Boston provides an ideal setting for these conversations, bringing together students interested in global affairs, law, public policy, diplomacy, and social justice.

If you know a student interested in human rights, international affairs, leadership, or debate, we’d love for them to join us. Previous Model UN experience is not required!

Financial assistance is available, and we encourage families, educators, and community members to share this opportunity widely.

Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/Gxlb50Z0TMp

05/18/2026

What does the future of global health look like and who gets to shape it?

This summer, students from across Greater Boston will explore that question at UNAGB’s Summer Institute for Global Leadership, with a special focus on Global Health and the future of healthcare professions.

Program details:
📍Hult International Business School, Cambridge, MA (easily accessible by car, T, and Commuter Rail)
📍June 22–26, 2026
📍9am–3pm
📍Students entering grades 7–11 (middle and high school students meet in separate rooms)

This year’s theme: Brain Drain — examining why healthcare workers leave underserved regions, how that impacts communities worldwide, and what the future of healthcare leadership could look like.

Students will:
✅ Engage with guest speakers from medicine, policy, research, and technology
✅ Explore global issues often missing from traditional classrooms
✅ Collaborate with motivated peers passionate about healthcare, science, and leadership
✅ Build friendships and networks that last far beyond the week

Boston is one of the world’s leading healthcare hubs, providing the perfect backdrop for these conversations.

If you know a student interested in medicine, public health, global affairs, research, or policy, we’d love for them to join us.

Financial assistance is available, and we encourage families, educators, and community members to share this opportunity widely.

Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/EK9050Z0TMR

12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday starts now - and your impact can be doubled!

We’re thrilled to announce that all gifts made in support of UNAGB between now and midnight tomorrow will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000.

This incredible opportunity is made possible by two generous UNAGB families: the Golob Family and the Loranger Family. Thanks to them, every contribution goes twice as far in empowering the next generation of global citizens.

This match comes at a moment of real momentum. In 2025, UNAGB reached more young people than ever before - from record-breaking Model UN conferences and In-Class programs to our largest Summer Institute on record. With your support, we can ensure even more students across Greater Boston gain access to the skills of diplomacy, collaboration, and global awareness.

Give early. Double your impact. Help us unlock the full match.

🔗 Donate here: https://ow.ly/fm8h50XyiEI

11/28/2025

💙🌍 The season of gratitude is here - and we’re excited to share that all gifts made starting today count toward UNAGB’s Giving Tuesday campaign!

By giving early, you help us build powerful momentum and ensure more young people across Greater Boston can access life-changing global education.

At UNAGB, we’re committed to growing a strong, multigenerational network of global citizens. Each year, thousands of students gain confidence, curiosity, and leadership through Model UN conferences, In-Class programs, and our Summer Institute in Global Leadership. This past year, we reached more students and schools than ever before — and we’re just getting started.

None of this is possible without you.

If you’re able, please consider making your Giving Tuesday gift today: https://ow.ly/5V1j50Xyi1G

Early support ensures that students of all backgrounds can gain the skills they need to lead in our globally connected, locally rooted, rapidly changing world. Together, we’re building a more just and sustainable future.

Thank you for being part of the UNAGB community. 💙🌍

11/27/2025

As we enter this season of gratitude, all of us at UNAGB want to extend our heartfelt thanks for being part of our multigenerational community.

Our work is powered by people:
✨ Students discovering diplomacy for the first time
✨ Teachers bringing global learning into classrooms
✨ Parents cheering on young delegates
✨ Board members, donors, and partners who steward our mission
✨ Community members who show up to learn and engage
✨ Staff and alumni who carry forward the spirit of global citizenship

Together, you model the future.
You help educate the next generation.
You inspire lifelong learning and leadership.

Thank you for being part of a community that spans generations, backgrounds, and experiences, all united by a shared belief in a more peaceful and equitable world.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, joyful, and restorative Thanksgiving 🌎
— The UNAGB Team

09/03/2025

We’re Hiring! UNAGB is looking for a mission-driven Director of Program Operations & Impact to join our team.

Since 1974, UNAGB has worked to build a Greater Boston where individuals of all ages take globally informed local action - strengthening leadership, advancing sustainability, and shaping a more peaceful world. Each year, we engage over 5,000 people through Model UN, our Summer Institute in Global Leadership, and community programs.

We’re seeking a Director of Program Operations & Impact to:
- Lead the strategy, ex*****on, and evaluation of our programs
- Manage and mentor a dynamic team of staff, interns, and volunteers
- Oversee our flagship Summer Institute in Global Leadership
- Align programs with fundraising and partnership goals
- Ensure operational excellence and lasting impact

Location: In-person, Boston, MA
Salary: $80,000–$85,000 + benefits
Start Date: October 2025
Priority Deadline: September 15 at 11:59PM EST

If you have strong program and people management experience, a passion for global education, and thrive in collaborative, high-impact environments, we encourage you to apply!

👉 Apply here: https://ow.ly/qofr50WQqYO

Join us as we shape the next 50 years of global education and leadership in Boston.

08/08/2025

UNAGB is proud to announce that YPrime, a global leader in clinical trial technology, has joined us as an Advocate-Level Sponsor of our 2025 UN Day Luncheon. This support underscores YPrime's deep commitment to ethical, inclusive, and sustainable innovation in global health.

With cutting-edge platforms that streamline clinical trial design, enrollment, and data collection, YPrime is transforming how life-saving therapies reach patients faster, more equitably, and with greater certainty. Their leadership is backed by a top-tier EcoVadis sustainability rating, a zero-tolerance policy for forced and child labor, and a growing portfolio of ESG initiatives aligned with the Paris Agreement and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

By sponsoring UN Day, YPrime is investing in a future where global health innovation and responsible corporate citizenship go hand-in-hand. An Advocate-Level sponsorship makes it possible for a 10-person Model UN team from an underserved community to attend our Middle School Model UN Conference (MSMUN) - the largest event of its kind in the world. With registration, materials, and logistics fully covered, these students will have access to a world-class experience in diplomacy and leadership often reserved for more resourced schools.

YPrime's support helps UNAGB continue to deliver globally informed education programs to over 5,000 K–12 students each year across Greater Boston.

Interested in learning how your company can get involved in UN Day this year? Visit www.unagb.org

08/05/2025

UNAGB is proud to announce that NEID Global will receive the 2025 Global Citizenship Award at our annual UN Day Luncheon, taking place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in Cambridge, MA.

Founded in 2008, NEID Global is a Boston-based membership network uniting over 400 globally minded philanthropists and advisors committed to equitable, community-led solutions worldwide. Through innovative programming - including Giving Circles, Learning Journeys, and expert convenings - NEID creates a trusted space for learning, connection, and strategic collaboration. Its members support high-impact giving across geographies and sectors, grounded in humility, global solidarity, and systems-level change.

The award will be accepted by Karen Ansara, Founder and Co-Chair of the Board, whose leadership has been instrumental in shaping Boston’s role in the international philanthropic landscape.

This year’s UN Day theme, “At the Crossroads: Health, Climate, Equity,” will explore how inclusive leadership and global partnerships can drive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNAGB is honored to recognize NEID Global’s extraordinary contributions to that mission.

Sponsorships for this milestone event directly support UNAGB’s globally informed education programs, which reach more than 5,000 K–12 students annually - two-thirds of whom come from low- and middle-income communities across Greater Boston.

Learn more about UN Day 2025 and sponsorship opportunities at: www.unagb.org

07/18/2025

Friends and Supporters, save the date for UNAGB's highly anticipated annual UN Day Luncheon 2025! On Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Norton's Woods Conference Center, we'll convene 100 influential leaders for an intimate and curated discussion.

This year, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, our theme "At the Crossroads: Health, Climate, Equity" will explore how innovation and inclusive leadership can build a healthier, more equitable world.

This intimate event offers an unparalleled opportunity for high-level networking and engagement. Attendance is primarily facilitated through our corporate sponsorship opportunities, which provide unique visibility and engagement benefits within this distinguished community. Sponsoring UN Day 2025 is a distinctive way to align your brand with forward-thinking leadership and global dialogue, gaining high-profile visibility and showcasing your commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Explore our comprehensive sponsorship packet to learn how your organization can play a leading role and secure your presence at this impactful event: https://ow.ly/m0YT50WrVNk

For any questions, please reach out to Alex Bostian: [email protected]

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