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Mobility Week - Ünye, Türkiye
"Global Voices: Kids United for Climate Action."
This five-day mobility was a central element of the "Junior Model United Nations" (JMUN) project, designed to address the global climate crisis through youth education, cross-border cooperation, and diplomatic simulation. The event successfully brought together international children and their educators from across Europe to collaborate, learn, and negotiate solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
The primary participants of this activity were international children aged 11 to 15, accompanied by their educators. Bringing these young students together provided a rich, multicultural environment. The international children actively participated in the Junior Model United Nations simulation, represented different countries, and engaged in deep discussions about global warming. Teachers supported the international children throughout the process, facilitating public speaking and critical thinking exercises.
The five-day program was successfully executed as planned, balancing educational workshops, diplomatic simulations, and cultural exchanges.
Day 1: Welcome and Climate Context
The mobility officially began with the arrival of the international children at Prof. Dr. Necmettin Polvan Secondary School. A welcome ceremony was held, followed by an engaging icebreaker where students painted the flags of the participating countries. This helped the international children bond and form early friendships.
The host organization from Türkiye delivered an introductory presentation on the United Nations and its critical role in fighting climate change. Following this, students were divided into groups to research specific climate issues affecting their respective countries.
After lunch, participants went on a field trip to a local environmental center to observe the tangible effects of climate change. Upon returning, the international children collaborated to create informative posters highlighting these challenges and proposed solutions, presenting their findings through creative short skits and news reports.
Day 2: The JMUN Simulation
The second day focused entirely on the Junior Model United Nations simulation. Students spent the morning finalizing their position papers and practicing their public speaking skills. Each group then formally presented their assigned country's stance on climate change.
During the negotiation sessions, the international children broke into smaller working groups to debate global policies and negotiate actionable solutions to climate issues. Together, they collaborated to draft a formal Resolution.
In the afternoon, the drafted resolutions were presented to the entire assembly of participants. The students voted on the best solutions and engaged in a comprehensive discussion regarding the next steps in climate diplomacy.
Day 3: Cultural Excursion
To foster cultural understanding and provide a break from the intense diplomatic sessions, all participants traveled for a full-day cultural trip to the historical city of Amasya. This allowed the international children to explore regional history and strengthen their cross-border friendships.
Day 4: Local Exploration
The participants engaged in a trip around the wider Ordu province. This excursion highlighted the natural beauty of the Black Sea region, further reinforcing the importance of environmental conservation efforts that they had debated earlier in the week.
Day 5: Reflection and Local Action Planning
09:00 - 10:00: The final day commenced with a reflection session. The international children and teachers discussed the lessons they learned from the Model UN experience, evaluating what worked well during their negotiations and identifying areas for future improvement.
10:00 onwards: In the concluding activity, students worked in groups to develop concrete Action Plans. These plans were designed to be implemented in their local schools upon returning home, ensuring that the global diplomatic skills they learned translated into grassroots climate action.
Achieved Outcomes and Impact
The "Global Voices" mobility in Türkiye was a profound success. The international children significantly enhanced their knowledge of climate change causes and global policy efforts. By stepping into the shoes of global delegates, the students cultivated practical skills in diplomacy, leadership, and public speaking. Furthermore, the mobility successfully bridged the gap between different cultures, allowing young learners from Romania, Greece, Ireland, and Türkiye to realize the shared global responsibility of environmental stewardship. The local action plans developed on the final day guarantee that the project's impact will continue to resonate in the participants' home communities for months to come.
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