The Georgetown International Relations Association, Inc. (GIRA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1969, GIRAÍs mission is to educate global leaders in international affairs through interactive learning. GIRA engages in three primary activities _hosting a collegiate level Model United Nations simulation, organizing North AmericaÍs largest high school Model United Nations conference, and funding the Georgetown University International Relations Club.