History of MUNA

Rotary, which encompasses all religions, cultures, genders and creeds, was founded in the United States in 1905 to develop friendship and goodwill, maintain the highest ethical standards in business, render service above self in the community, and advance international understanding. 

In 1910 the Rotary Club of Winnipeg was established as the very first club outside the USA, thereby making Rotary international. Today there are Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries with more than one million members.

In 1945, Rotary International played an important role in finalizing the United Nations Charter.

In 1957, the Rotary Club of Winnipeg became the first Rotary Club to sponsor a Model UN Assembly. Since then, the Winnipeg Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) has been held annually with very few exceptions and with teams from high schools across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, North Dakota and Minnesota participating.