Our vision is to see an Africa where youths are active stakeholders in political and socio economic development of the continent.

Our Mission:
To promote mutual understanding and democracy nationally, by supporting discussion and active citizenship locally whereby creates open...
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Our vision is to see an Africa where youths are active stakeholders in political and socio economic development of the continent.

Our Mission:
To promote mutual understanding and democracy nationally, by supporting discussion and active citizenship locally whereby creates open and democratic society where young people are equal stakeholders in their community development.
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Debate And Development Resource Centre- Nigeria is a youth-led not- for-profit voluntary association that operates across Nigeria to allow students from hundreds of schools and community organizations to participate in an education-based activity that promotes the development of communication,...
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Debate And Development Resource Centre- Nigeria is a youth-led not- for-profit voluntary association that operates across Nigeria to allow students from hundreds of schools and community organizations to participate in an education-based activity that promotes the development of communication, interpersonal and leadership skills through active engagement in discussion and participation in community development. In line with its effort in developing debate in Nigeria schools and public life. It coordinates the activities of Nigeria Debate movement, a network of debate associations across Nigeria which is made up of teachers and youth workers.

DEDERC Provide a common platform for interaction between political leaders; civil society activists and citizens and also assist in the selection and preparation of a Nigerian team for major Schools Debating Championships. The organization investigates opportunities and develops links for international co-operation/ competition; and promotes the skills of debating and public speaking in education and in the community at large.
DEDERC has organized series of programs aimed at strengthening debating in Nigerian schools and public life’s. They include Two International Debate training for Teachers and Youth workers in Nigeria in collaboration with International Debate Education Association (IDEA). We have also supported our partners in program development and step down debate trainings for schools across the country.

The Organization provides the following assistance for schools and Universities:
• General advice on debating and how to get debating started in schools and Universities.
• Debate training for schools, colleges and Universities in Nigeria
• Basic support for setting up local debating events.
• Guidelines on the rules and procedures of debating competitions and formats.
• Schools’ Debating Championships.
• Publications including local debating resource materials.
• Training for judges and teachers.

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Dederc is committed to:
1. Supporting Nigeria Students in national and international debating competitions
2. Providing support that will have a very long-term positive effect on the community.
3. Implementing projects according to the need of the local communities, not of...
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Dederc is committed to:
1. Supporting Nigeria Students in national and international debating competitions
2. Providing support that will have a very long-term positive effect on the community.
3. Implementing projects according to the need of the local communities, not of Dederc.
4. Fostering tolerance by supporting activities that are challenging and enjoyable for young people and help to build their self-esteem, confidence, leadership abilities and critical and analytical thinking skills

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