YOUNG GENERATION DEBATERS UGANDA (YGDU)

About YGDU

A youth-led platform for debate and leadership

Young Generation Debaters Uganda (YGDU) is a youth-led platform dedicated to empowering young people through debate, public speaking, leadership development, critical thinking, civic engagement, and communication skills.

Founded in December 2024 and officially launched in 2025, YGDU operates across Western Uganda with a vision of establishing branches throughout the country.

✓ Public speaking training
✓ Debate skills development
✓ Leadership growth
✓ Networking opportunities
✓ Community engagement
✓ Youth empowerment
✓ Panel Talks

Why we exist

Mission & vision

Mission

To empower young people with communication, leadership, critical thinking, and advocacy skills through debate, public speaking, mentorship, and civic engagement.

Vision

To become Uganda's leading youth platform, producing confident, informed, and transformative leaders capable of creating positive change in society.

What we run

Programs & activities

Debate training

World Schools and British Parliamentary debate formats.

Public speaking

Confidence and communication workshops.

Leadership development

Mentorship and leadership training for young organisers.

Panel discussions

Weekly youth-focused conversations on live issues.

Poetry masterclasses

Creative expression and spoken-word performance.

Community outreach

Impact projects and school-based youth engagement.

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