The Tertiary Debate League: Forging the Next Generation of African Diplomats
The Tertiary Debate League (TDL) is the premier intellectual initiative of One Youth Global, designed specifically for students in higher institutions. It serves as a high-level laboratory where academic excellence meets practical governance, preparing the next generation of leaders to navigate complex societal challenges through the art of diplomacy and structured dialogue.
The Context: Bridging the Diplomacy Gap
In today’s rapidly evolving social landscape, there is a growing disconnect between academic achievement and effective leadership. While universities produce brilliant minds, there is often a "diplomacy gap"—a lack of structured platforms where students can practice the nuance of negotiation, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural engagement.
The TDL addresses this by moving beyond the lecture hall. We encourage students to engage with real-world issues through a lens of intellectual empathy and strategic problem-solving, ensuring that the "intellectual engine" of our nation is equipped to dismantle systemic prejudices and build a culture of peace.
The One Youth Debate Model
What sets the TDL apart is the One Youth Debate Model. Moving beyond traditional academic debating, this league utilizes a Role-Play Simulation format. Participants are challenged to inhabit the roles of:
This immersive approach ensures that students develop the practical, critical skills required for real-world conflict resolution and leadership.
The Journey So Far
Connect With the League
The Tertiary Debate League is more than a competition; it is a community of future statesmen and women. We invite student bodies, faculty advisors, and visionary partners to collaborate with us as we raise voices that build bridges.
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