The Secretariat has chosen Safe Passage, an organization that empowers domestic violence survivors, to be the official charity of FCMUN XV. As the conference falls on International Women’s Day, the Secretariat chose to support an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of gender based violence. Safe Passage provides survivors with the support and information to keep themselves and their families safe and to rebuild their lives in the wake of domestic violence. They accomplish this through free and confidential programs and services including, counseling, legal advice, support groups, immigration support, housing and economic advocacy, and children's services to those in need. Safe Passage also provides prevention and bystander intervention workshops to promote healthy relationships to help reduce interpersonal violence in our community.
 

While Model UN focuses on issues at a global scale, local organizations and aid can be the start of a chain reaction that results in international shifts. Safe Passage understands that the empowerment of individuals can have a broader impact on society, leading to global change. Through supporting Safe Passage, you are helping to provide survivors with essential support and helping to create a world free of violence. Throughout our conference, delegates (and others) can donate to Safe Passage through embark (using the above QR code), cash, or through purchasing a candy gram. 100% of proceeds will go to Safe Passage. For more information, Safe Passage promotional materials will be distributed at the conference.