The School

Our students’ time is now, and through their work in Model United Nations, they are seizing it. I want our students to believe, unapologetically, that they have the power to make the world a better place from the ground up. They must feel empowered to challenge the status quo whenever they encounter injustice, and to recognize that their voices matter, whether advocating for change on our campus, within our local community, or globally.

Model United Nations is a powerful platform for diplomacy and leadership. It allows students to prepare for and engage in real-world discussions that mirror the complexity of international relations. The MUN experience both supports and tests the patience, grit, and resilience of those who seek to make a difference. It requires heart and passion to move initiatives forward, especially those that bring about real change for real people on the ground.

The public speaking and collaboration involved in MUN feeds our delegates opportunities for personal growth, builds delf-confidence, and inspires empathy. Every delegate will remember their first speech, their first collaboration, and the moment their first resolution passed. I am incredibly proud of our BFISMUN student diplomats: their courage, their drive, and their commitment to meaningful change. I look forward to seeing them continue to grow, inspire others, and plant seeds of progress through their work this year.

Lila Jorge 

Head of School

The Model United Nations (MUN) club at BFIS has experienced continuous growth over the years, currently peaking with over 80 members. This growth speaks to the hard work, pride and commitment of our executive teams. The club offers students the ability to gain essential leadership and problem-solving skills, utilize multiple research methods and garner a broad perspective on current affairs.

As Model United Nations delegates, students are routinely asked to represent national and international policies with which they may personally disagree, however, they do so with strength and conviction. This demonstrates their open-mindedness and spirit of diplomacy exemplified by the ability to understand and analyze all viewpoints and positions. Being truly open minded includes accepting those with viewpoints you may oppose. Nelson Mandela said “Engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end you and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger.  You don’t have that when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed.” I am in a continuous state of awe and admiration of these young minds, able to rise to the occasion and debate one another on this platform with depth, humility and tolerance.  I am convinced these students are future leaders, capable of effecting positive change in our world.

Isid Spaho

BFIS MUN Director