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Letter from the president
This has been a turbulent year for many of us, never before have we stood so close to the precipice of disaster, war, and attrition. On top of the global cost-of-living crisis and political turmoil, all of our staff, coaches, and directors are choosing to fight an uphill battle for the survival of YDL and our mission of education for everyone...
Why we exist
To equalize the playing field for youth across the globe, providing the debate coaching, competition opportunities, and mentorship everyone deserves to grow and elarn as debaters
Who we are
We are passionate, driven students from around the world—debaters, learners, leaders, and educators—united by a shared belief in the power of communication and education.
Our vision
Our vision is to create scale that brings education to everyone. We aim to build a globally connected, sustainable system where high-quality debate and communication education can be delivered efficiently and equitably.
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