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Welcome To Debate Innovation

We are a world-reputed debate organisation 

An exclusive platform for students in Africa, offering a space for constructive and meaningful dialogue on crucial issues that impact us all.

A speaker addressing students at a Debate Innovation tournament
Students and coaches celebrating together as the result is announced
The winning school team with their trophy and school colours

Welcome To Debate Innovation

We are a world-reputed debate organisation 

An exclusive platform for students in Africa, offering a space for constructive and meaningful dialogue on crucial issues that impact us all.

This 501(c)(3) non-profit initiative brings together the brightest minds to engage in thoughtful conversations about pressing subjects that are significant for the people of Africa.

  • Engage

    Our goal is to encourage the exchange of intellectual ideas, promote critical thinking, and foster civil discourse, all while working towards the unity of the African continent.

  • Learn

    Students learn to research a claim, structure an argument, and hold a room — skills that carry far beyond the debate floor.

  • Evolve

    The program covers a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, economics, and more. It is open and accessible to all.

Debate Innovation by the numbers

With Great Thanks

Board of Directors 

  • Edely Edmond

    Edely Edmond

    Co-Founder

  • Princess Nneoma

    Secretary

  • Clement Yeboah

    Clement Yeboah

    Student Ambassador, Ghana

  • Davidson Nzekwe-Daniel

    Founder of Davidson Initiative

  • Angela El-Fayez

    Professor

  • Emmanuel Koffie

    Emmanuel Koffie

    Board Member

  • Isaac Kwame Nartey

    Isaac Kwame Nartey

    Board Member in-charge of Programs, Debate Innovation Ghana.

Testimonial

What they say about us 

  • This is a good initiative that will help to improve the public speaking of young students, from this early stage. The Ministry of Education should support it in totality so that it transcends to the Tertiary Institution. I will entrust a committee that is in charge of education in my constituency to carry it up and support its implementation in the Ningo Prampram Constituency.
    Portrait of Sam GeorgeSam GeorgeMember of Parliament, Ningo-Prampram Constituency