As the coronavirus outbreak spreads to more countries, so does solidarity among people everywhere.

I am reminded of this quote from one of my heroes, Mr. Rogers:

When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me,
“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping”.

To this day, especially in times of “disaster”, I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.

Recently, China teachers who are just emerging from this pandemic, created a video to return the solidarity they felt at being included at the MMUN NYC Conferences. We recognize that the coronavirus will change the world permanently. But crisis moments also present opportunities: more sophisticated and flexible use of technology, less polarization, a revived appreciation for the outdoors and life’s other simple pleasures.

One thing that will remain certain is that acts of kindness and solidarity creates the will and the strength to move forward and help us achieve positive outcomes. Many of us are learning once again, that life is not about “me” but about “we”.

All of us at MMUN are interconnected with you, your parents and your students; just as you are interconnected with us and all that are devoted to the creating a better world by education of the young.

Thank you for being part of our community and showing solidarity to others during these difficult times.