Hello everyone,
On the occasion of the International Day of Education, we are pleased to share additional news regarding Afghan girls and young women.
ISDI (Harvard–UK Debate/TOC) has granted us the opportunity to nominate an Afghan female debater to serve as the Student Ambassador representing the Afghan Female Debate Team. Details are as follows:
As an ISDI Student Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to:
· Participate in monthly online leadership and strategy sessions with peers and expert coaches
· Collaborate with a global network of student leaders and mentors
· Gain access to exclusive training and programming—including a summer leadership event at Harvard University
· Receive official recognition, a certificate of participation, and support in developing your leadership portfolio for future opportunities
· Help shape the future of speech and debate education worldwide
Student Ambassadors serve as liaisons between ISDI and their local communities by:
· Promoting speech & debate through outreach, recruitment, and mentorship
· Leading by example in preparation, conduct, and advocacy
· Contributing to discussions on equity, access, and global growth in speech & debate
· Actively participating in meetings, events, and planning sessions
· Assisting with regional programming and presenting at clinics or summits (when applicable)
We will select one Afghan female student from the Afghan Female Debate Team to nominate for this position.
Warm regards,
Empowering Afghan Girls & Young Women through Public Forum Debate
(an initiative founded by the Vietnam Public Forum Academy)
and Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT)
