voices morph into an advocacy for the greater good

The Debate Association of Young Students provides worldwide public speaking and debate training free of charge, because we believe to be heard shouldn’t be a privilege.

We hold accessible debate meets, competitions, and other events, featuring national-level judges and internationally acclaimed lecturers.

Here, we cultivate an international society that fosters a passion to speak and to listen on a global scale; a diverse body of students from more than 70 countries come together to converse, compete, connect, and—most importantly—be heard.