# Youth Impacts

> Youth Impacts is an international leadership-training organisation that runs Model United Nations (MUN) convocations for high school and university students. Our flagship event, **YIMUN New York 2026**, takes place 13–16 August 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Newark Airport and the United Nations Headquarters in the New York metropolitan area.

We exist to train the next generation of global leaders — not to host another conference. Our philosophy is **quality over quantity**: small cohorts, a single committee (the United Nations General Assembly), real mentorship, and meaningful speaking time for every delegate.

## Key facts

- **Event:** YIMUN New York 2026
- **Dates:** 13 — 16 August 2026
- **Venues:** Crowne Plaza Newark Airport · United Nations Headquarters · New York City
- **Committee:** United Nations General Assembly (single committee, plenary format)
- **Tracks:** High school and university (judged separately)
- **Awards:** Best Delegate, Outstanding Delegate, Honourable Mention, Best Position Paper — for each track
- **Topic release:** June 2026
- **Contact:** info@youthimpacts.com
- **Application:** https://youthimpacts.com/apply.html

## Five training pillars

1. Public speaking mastery
2. Strategic negotiation
3. Resolution drafting
4. Diplomatic communication
5. Leadership under pressure

## Core pages

- [Home](https://youthimpacts.com/): The flagship overview of YIMUN 2026.
- [About](https://youthimpacts.com/about.html): Mission, philosophy, and who attends.
- [Blog / Insights](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/): Long-form guides on Model UN, diplomacy, and leadership.

## Educational guides (Model UN how-to)

- [What is Model UN? A Complete Beginner's Guide](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/what-is-model-un.html): Definition, history, how committees work, what delegates do.
- [How to Write a Winning Position Paper](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/how-to-write-a-position-paper.html): Structure, voice, sourcing, and a worked example.
- [Draft Resolutions 101: Structure, Clauses, and Examples](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/draft-resolution-guide.html): Preambulatory clauses, operative clauses, formatting, sample resolution.
- [Rules of Procedure: A Delegate's Survival Guide](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/rules-of-procedure.html): Motions, points, voting procedure, parliamentary etiquette.
- [The Art of Diplomacy: Skills That Translate Beyond MUN](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/diplomacy-skills.html): What diplomacy actually is, transferable skills, real-world applications.
- [Negotiation Tactics That Win Resolutions](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/negotiation-tactics.html): Bloc dynamics, principled negotiation, how to merge working papers.
- [Public Speaking for Delegates: Command Any Room](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/public-speaking-for-delegates.html): Speech structure, vocal control, GSL openings, moderated caucus delivery.
- [Leadership in Committee: How to Lead Without a Title](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/leadership-in-committee.html): Leading through influence, building coalitions, recognising leadership styles.
- [From Beginner to Best Delegate: The Path to Awards](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/path-to-best-delegate.html): What chairs actually score, common award-killing mistakes, a 60-day prep plan.
- [History of the United Nations and Why MUN Matters](https://youthimpacts.com/blog/history-of-the-united-nations.html): Founding, structure, key milestones, why simulation still matters today.

## Programme details

- **Day 1 (Thu 13 Aug):** Opening ceremony, training workshops, welcome dinner
- **Day 2 (Fri 14 Aug):** UN Headquarters visit, committee debate, exclusive social night
- **Day 3 (Sat 15 Aug):** Final committee session, NYC tour, closing & awards ceremony
- **Day 4 (Sun 16 Aug):** Checkout & departure for delegates on the Accommodation and Full Experience packages

## Brand voice

Apple-inspired editorial — precise, restrained, cinematic. Pure black and white with UN Blue accent (#2e6fb5). Geist sans-serif typography with Instrument Serif italic accents.

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