THIMUN Foundation
THIMUN Foundation, based in The Hague, Zuid-Holland, has 3 opportunities for children on WiWit, each checked before listing.
The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Opportunities from THIMUN Foundation
THIMUN The Hague International Model United Nations Conference
by THIMUN Foundation
Annual international Model United Nations conference held at the World Forum The Hague, drawing ~3,200 students from ~200 schools across 100+ countries.
What your child could gain:
THIMUN Singapore International Model United Nations Conference
by THIMUN Foundation
Annual 5-day international Model United Nations conference held each October in Singapore for secondary school delegations from India and across Asia.
What your child could gain:
THIMUN MiniMUN: Introductory Model United Nations Conference
by THIMUN Foundation
Annual 1-day introductory Model United Nations conference held near The Hague, Netherlands, designed for students with limited prior MUN experience.
What your child could gain:
What WiWit checked
- Identity and registration
- Contact details
- Location details
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About
The THIMUN Foundation is an international educational non-governmental organization established in 1981 and based in The Hague, Netherlands. It is dedicated to fostering global citizenship, diplomacy, and international understanding among secondary school students through its renowned Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. The foundation organizes several annual conferences, with THIMUN The Hague being its flagship event held each January at the World Forum convention centre. THIMUN also organizes THIMUN Singapore and supports a vast global network of affiliated MUN conferences that adhere to the established THIMUN methodology. The THIMUN rules of procedure are widely recognized as the foundational framework for hundreds of affiliated MUN conferences worldwide, establishing the foundation as a global standard-bearer for school-level Model United Nations practice. The organization maintains a no-awards policy across its conferences, prioritizing the quality of debate and substantive engagement over competitive outcomes. Annually, THIMUN conferences attract thousands of secondary school delegates from over 100 countries, including a significant number of participants from India. The foundation's leadership includes Chair Alain Meidinger and Managing Director Esmeralda van der Hout, operating from its headquarters in The Hague.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Model United Nations Conferences
- Global Citizenship Education
- Diplomacy Workshops
- Youth Leadership Programs
- MUN Director Workshops
Achievements
- Established global standard for MUN procedures
- Organises THIMUN The Hague and THIMUN Singapore
- Network of hundreds of affiliated MUN conferences
- Promotes global citizenship among secondary students
- Accredited as NGO with UN Department of Public Information
- Granted Roster Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC
Leadership
- Alain Meidinger, Chair (THIMUN Foundation)
- Esmeralda van der Hout, Managing Director (THIMUN Foundation)
Frequently asked questions
- What does THIMUN Foundation offer for children?
- THIMUN Foundation has 3 opportunities for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for THIMUN Foundation opportunities?
- On THIMUN Foundation's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with THIMUN Foundation directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked THIMUN Foundation?
- Yes. WiWit checked THIMUN Foundation's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against THIMUN Foundation's official source before they are listed.
- Where is THIMUN Foundation based?
- THIMUN Foundation is based in The Hague, Zuid-Holland. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about THIMUN Foundation deadlines?
- Save any THIMUN Foundation opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 1981
- Opportunities
- 3 on WiWit
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