Programs

How We Deliver Impact.

Four programs, built to be run by the communities they serve — from weekly afterschool practice to regional competition.

01
Flagship

Speech and Debate Academy

In-person afterschool programs delivered in partnership with local schools, building skills in public speaking, competitive debate, and leadership — from research and rhetoric to confident delivery.

Grades 6–12 In-person Afterschool
02
Coming Soon

Leadership Institute

A virtual institute connecting students across borders — imagine young leaders from Indonesia and Kenya, who would never otherwise meet, learning and debating together through public speaking, leadership, and cross-cultural exchange.

Virtual Cross-Border In Development
03
Educator Track

Coach and Educator Training

We train local coaches to sustain debate programs independently — multiplying impact by building in-country capacity that outlasts any single program cycle.

Train-the-Trainer Certification
04
Community

Interscholastic Tournaments

Regional and national competitions giving students a stage to demonstrate growth and compete with dignity — regardless of institutional resources.

Open Division Regionals and Nationals
Students holding GSDLA debate materials
Indonesia Pilot
Our first cohort proved the model: local educators, local leadership, lasting programs.

Bring GSDLA to Your Community.

We are actively expanding partnerships. Reach out to co-design a program for your school, district, or region.

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