Model United Nations Development Organization (MUNDO) is an educational non-profit that develops Model United Nations educational programs and curriculum. Over the years, MUNDO has developed the Chicago International Model United Nations (CIMUN) as one of the fastest growing and most innovative conferences in North America. In the off season, MUNDO works with teachers to bring challenging educational political simulations to students from elementary school to high school.

MUNDO has become known as developer of boutique programs, setting trends in the global Model UN community. We are happy to excited to shift our gears and bring to the Pacific Northwest a major international conference of the highest standard.

Our History

MUNDO was founded in 2004 as the Chicago International Model United Nations, a registered student organization at the University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC). After two years as a UIC organization, Global Futures was incorporated in 2006. What started as a University of Illinois student-run conference with 150 delegates, CIMUN 2008 marked the 5th annual conference. Since the inaugural CIMUN, the conference has quadrupled its delegate count, and is the preferred Model UN conference among Chicago-area high schools.

MUNDO has worked with teachers in North America and Asia to develop international relations curriculum for the classroom. Most memorable of our experiences was our year with Mrs. Musselman’s 4th grade class at the Horace Mann School in Oak Park!

The Global Futures Model of Experiential Education

All of our programs follow the MUNDO model of educational political simulation, which differs significantly from most Model UN conferences. We emphasize realistic simulation, and delegates accurately portraying their country’s perspectives. Most conferences use “consensus building” as a measure of success for students, even when (for example) delegations like Iran and Israel end up unrealistically co-sponsoring resolutions. It is the philosophy of PIMUN to teach students how the world really is, not just how the world should be. Individual wits and preparation, but also team cohesion and coordination across committees, are viewed very highly by our staff.

International Relations Curriculum Consulting

MUNDO occasionally works with teachers to develop customized international relations programs, or to improve existing curriculum. Our clients range from the university to primary-school levels. Contact us to see how we can work with your school to make international relations education more effective!

Pacific Invitational Model United Nations

For the last 5 years, MUNDO has developed the Chicago International Model UN. We are excited to coming to Washington to develop a conference that brings the best we have to offer: our innvative committees, international staff, event planning experience and and productive venue. In Chicago, we sought to make each year a fresh and innovative experience. In 2008, we pushed the limits of Model UN to a new level. We are pleased and excited to make our programs to a whole other Model UN community!