Africa
Debate
Cup

Key Objectives

  • 1

    Networking

    To build a network of innovative minds towards cross-pollination of ideas for continental development.

  • 2

    Develop leadership traits

    To develop in young Africans the leadership traits of sound reasoning, intellectual discourse, and diplomatic relations.

  • 3

    Foster interactions

    To foster social interaction and networking towards impactful collaborations now and in the future.

  • 4

    Increase confidence

    To increase individual confidence while maintaining openness, tolerance and respect for differing views.

  • 5

    Breed teamwork

    To breed team-work as a skill for collective progress and societal integration.

  • 6

    Improve research

    To enhance research and learning in an engaging way—as a necessary strategy for the Generation Z.

Who Should Register for the Educational Debate Cup for Africa Foundation - Africa debate cup?

Schools across Africa are invited to participate. We believe that every child has the capacity to reason soundly, and participate in intellectual discourses

Prizes and Awards
Educational Debate Cup for Africa Foundation - Africa debate cup

Achievements So Far

11

Books

&

12

Vouchers

We have provided high-quality books and vouchers for educational resources to support students in their learning and development.

70

Certificates

We awarded certificates of achievement to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and skills development of individuals who participated in our debate programs.

12

Awards

We recognize and reward outstanding student debaters for their critical thinking, effective communication, and persuasive argumentation skills through our annual debate competition awards.

100+

Students trained

These young minds are skilled communicators and critical thinkers who are passionate about exchanging ideas, analyzing complex issues, and advocating for their viewpoints with confidence and integrity

Efforts in One Video

Program Information

Event Format

Schools will be trained to contest based on the British Parliamentary(BP) Debate format. Schools will compete in groups of 4 in cascading stages to determine the winning teams.

Proposed Dates

  • School Debate Teams Training: January - March
  • Debate Preliminaries: April - June
  • Debate Grand Finale: July - August

Venues

  • Preliminaries: Neutral venues of other participating schools.
  • Grand finale: A theater venue.

Coaching and Preparation

    The ADC team will conduct training for all registered debate teams on the debate format.

Cost of Registration

None

Adjudicators

Trained & Seasoned adjudicators

School's Responsibility

  • A debate Team of at least 4 students & 1 coach
  • Completion of the application form here

See what participants are saying about the program

Wale Adenuga
I love this one. It would make the students prepare and cultivate the attitude of studying voraciously and aggressively
Wale Adenuga - School debate coach
Educational Debate Cup for Africa Foundation - Africa debate cup testimonial
It is a novel idea and I wish this can go beyond Nigeria because students need to learn how to speak publicly and argue without emotions... They worked as a team and that is what debatiing is all about. It is not about an individual trying to impress others.
Joshua Bassey - School debate Coach
nifemi
It also helped me think critically and do things I did not know I could do. Programs like this help you build your confidence and think very fast.
Nifemi - Student
Mr Olubukunmi Oybowa
It brings out the thinking and communicating b skills of the students. It is targeted towards the 21th century core skills I.e critical thinking, collaboration, communication skill e.t.c. It is a welcome innovation.
Mr Olubukunmi Oybowa - School Management
Oyelesu O. A
It is a session that has prepares the students for future challenges... more students should be encouraged to be part of the [debate cup]
Oyelesu O. A - School Management
Mrs Rokosu T. O
Innovative way of debating which is quite different from the stereotypes. This gives room for critical thinking still to be developed. In fact it encompasses all the 21st century skills which must be embedded into teaching learning process.
Mrs Rokosu T. O
emmanuel
It helped me with critical thinking and helped me build my confidence
Emmanuel - Student
Grace
I was feeling so anxious but as I started talking, I gained more confidence.
Grace - Student
Pearl
Grateful, that's how I feel. It seems more professional and engaging.
Pearl - Student

The Big Picture

We are inspired by a vision of an Africa where leadership and followership are driven more by intelligent thinking, communication, and action. We are sowing seed in that direction. Fill out the form to register and we'll contact you in less than 24h

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