Dear Distinguished Guests,

It is with immense pride and joy that we welcome you to the inaugural Manara Model United Nations conference! Serving as your Co-Secretaries-General is deeply personal for both of us. Having been part of our school’s MUN journey from its very first day—starting in debate, participating in multiple conferences, and growing alongside the club—bringing this vision to reality is a dream come true.

When selecting the vision for our very first conference, we chose the theme Genesis—meaning the beginning.

Genesis represents the start of an extraordinary new tradition for our close-knit boarding school community, creating a space where student voices truly take center stage and where we build a legacy to be passed down to future generations. But beyond our school walls, Genesis represents a personal beginning for everyone here.

For both of us, MUN was an eye-opening catalyst. It taught us diplomacy, negotiation, public speaking, and how to actively engage with global issues. Even more importantly, it was the genesis of stronger, braver versions of ourselves—teaching us self-confidence, compassion, and the power of believing in our own potential. We firmly believe that MUN is an experience everyone should have at least once in their life.

Our vision for this conference is to bring that same beauty and magic to you. We want Manara MUN to be a safe space to explore your passions, speak from your heart, make mistakes, and build lasting bonds with those around you.

We hope this conference inspires you to form your own opinions, discover your character, and realize just how powerful your voice already is. May this inaugural conference be the genesis of something truly wonderful in your life.

Warmest regards,

Yasmine Abdelrahman & Marly Meleka Co-Secretaries-General | Manara Model United Nations