Debate Mate

Debate Mate is an innovative, international social-enterprise dedicated to improving social mobility by using cost-effective peer-to-peer debate mentoring. We run after-school debating clubs in areas of high child poverty, facilitated by students at the best universities, which give disadvantaged young people the skills needed to become exceptional young leaders. We have a strong global presence, operating programmes in China, Nepal, the Middle East, Zambia, Rwanda, Jamaica and the United States. We also run bespoke workshops for teachers looking to integrate debating into their classroom, and specialised, bespoke training for students of all age groups and abilities. By teaching debating through peer-to-peer mentoring, we empower and inspire participants and provide them with a powerful role model to raise their aspirations. With over 20,000 students trained in 10 different countries, Debate Mate continues to raise the aspirations of young people wherever they need it most. Our goal is to empower everyone with the tools they need to achieve their goals, no matter where they are born.