Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee

Topic Summary

In the Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian (SOCHUM) Committee, delegates will address the role of foreign aid in promoting sustainable development and the impact of international institutions in shaping outcomes. Foreign aid remains a tool for development and political influence, making this problem essential when examining issues of sovereignty and sustainability in the international community. In the October session, delegates will evaluate the role of International Organizations and mechanisms of foreign aid to explore how current aid programs can create growth without dependency or undermine national autonomy. In the December session, delegates will examine the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and consider how humanitarian actors can strengthen local institutions while also aiding communities. Delegates will work to develop a framework for international development that promotes efficiency and sustainability.