A young person’s opportunity to learn should not depend on how much money their parents have.

At iDebate Rwanda, we have watched students grow from shy teenagers into confident young people pursuing university, careers, and leadership opportunities. Some have returned as coaches, helping the next generation find their confidence.

We started in 2012 with about a dozen schools. Today, our network reaches more than 200 schools across Rwanda. As we approach our 15th anniversary in 2027, we are asking: how do we make these opportunities accessible to young people who cannot afford them?

**The barrier is real even when we subsidize the cost.**

Our ten-day Dreamers Academy camp costs 160,000 Rwandan francs per student. We ask families to contribute half, while supporters help cover the other half. But for a family living on 3,000 francs a day, the remaining 80,000 francs can still put camp out of reach.

A student’s talent and willingness to learn do not disappear because their family cannot pay.

**The Next 15 starts with a $50,000 goal and two practical commitments:**

**Help 200 young people attend Dreamers Academy in 2027.**
Camp gives students time to learn, exchange ideas, build friendships, and develop their confidence alongside young people from different backgrounds. Your support helps cover accommodation, meals, training, and materials.

**$110 can fully sponsor one student’s participation.**

**Support the coaches who work with students throughout the year.**
The learning continues after camp. In schools, coaches help students research, prepare for debates, develop their ideas, and express themselves. Many are former iDebate students now attending university and giving back to the communities that helped shape them.

**$2,000 supports one coach for an entire year.**

Our long-term dream is to build a learning center. Today, we can begin by making the programs we already offer more accessible, particularly to young people in public schools and rural communities.

Would you help one of those young people take their next step?

Give $110 to sponsor a camp place, contribute toward a year of coaching, or give any amount toward our $50,000 goal. If you cannot give, sharing this campaign or introducing us to someone who could support it also helps.

Together, we can help more young people learn, speak up, and lead.

Help More Young People Learn, Speak Up and Lead

Connecting Voices, Bridging Cultures. Connecting young people worldwide through debate, exchange and dialogue across divides.

Connecting Voices, Bridging Cultures

**We believe that the world becomes more connected, more understanding, and more peaceful when young people have opportunities to listen to one another, exchange ideas, and build relationships across borders.**

iDebate Global Exchange is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting young people, educators, and communities through debate education, cross-cultural dialogue, and international exchange.

Rooted in the experience of iDebate Rwanda, we are building a global movement that expands access to debate education across Africa while creating opportunities for young people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds to learn from one another.

We believe that meaningful global connections should not be a privilege reserved for a few. Every young person deserves the opportunity to have their voice heard, encounter different perspectives, and participate in conversations that shape our shared future.

What We Do

**1. Connecting Young People Across Borders**

We bring young people together through international exchanges, educational partnerships, virtual dialogues, and collaborative learning experiences.

By connecting students and educators across cultures, we seek to challenge stereotypes, build friendships, and foster a deeper understanding of our shared humanity.

**2. Expanding Debate Education Across Africa**

Debate is more than a competition. It is a powerful educational tool that teaches young people to think critically, communicate confidently, listen actively, and engage respectfully with different perspectives.

Building on the work pioneered by iDebate Rwanda, we support efforts to expand access to quality debate education, particularly in underserved African communities.

Our ambition is to help build strong, sustainable debate programs that give more young people the skills and confidence to engage with the world.

**3. Building Bridges in Conflict-Affected Communities**

We believe that dialogue has an important role to play in communities affected by conflict, division, and historical injustice.

We seek to expand debate and dialogue education into conflict-affected and post-conflict settings, working with local partners to create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can engage across differences, challenge prejudice, practice empathy, and develop mutual understanding.

Through conflict-sensitive education and meaningful exchange, we hope to contribute to reconciliation, peaceful coexistence, and a generation better equipped to navigate disagreements without violence.

**4. Building a Global Community of Opportunity**

Our work extends beyond individual debates and exchanges.

We aim to create lasting networks connecting young people, educators, mentors, universities, and institutions across continents.

These relationships can open doors to educational opportunities, leadership development, cross-cultural collaboration, and lifelong friendships.

Our Vision

We envision a world where young people are connected by their curiosity rather than divided by their differences.

A world where geography does not determine opportunity, where cultural differences inspire understanding, and where young people possess the confidence and skills to participate in global conversations.

We believe that investing in young people's voices is an investment in a more thoughtful, connected, and peaceful world.

Join Us in Connecting Voices and Bridging Cultures

Your support helps us work toward expanding access to debate education, creating meaningful international exchanges, and bringing opportunities for constructive dialogue to communities that need them most.

**Together, we can connect voices, bridge cultures, and empower a new generation to build a more understanding and interconnected world.**

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