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Online Debate and Leadership Program

Global Debates Young Leaders' Program

Frequently asked questions

How does the Online Debate and Leadership Program maintain quality and engagement in an online format?

Our online program is designed to retain the core principles of debate education—natural learning, peer engagement, and cooperative thinking—while leveraging the unique strengths of virtual platforms. Through a balanced mix of synchronous and asynchronous activities, interactive tools, and collaborative exercises, learners actively engage in meaningful dialogue and reflection. The program prioritizes flexibility, participation by choice, and thoughtful facilitation to create an immersive, learner-centered experience comparable to our in-person offerings.

Why does Global Debates group participants aged 8–17 years instead of organizing strictly by grade level?

Global Debates has intentionally designed this program to bring together a diverse age range of participants to foster social and natural learning, collaboration, and peer-to-peer influence. Mixed-age groups create rich opportunities for younger participants to learn from older peers, while older participants develop leadership, mentoring, and communication skills. This dynamic environment mirrors real-world interactions and encourages inclusive dialogue, empathy, and adaptive thinking—core competencies in debate and global citizenship.

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