Welcome to the Northern Debaters’ Forum
Located in the heart of Tamale, Ghana, the Northern Debaters’ Forum is a vibrant non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering public speaking and debate skills among the youth across Northern Ghana. We engage with students from over eighty senior high schools and thirty tertiary institutions, spanning a thousand kilometers in our operational cycle.
Our mission is to harness the power of words and ideas to shape the leaders of tomorrow. Through debates, poetry, spoken word, drama, and quizzes, we nurture the talents of young minds, preparing them for impactful futures in diverse sectors.”
Join us in our journey to elevate the voices of the next generation.
Our Services
Debate Competitions and Public Speaking Events
The Northern Debaters’ Forum organizes a range of debate competitions and public speaking events targeted at youth from senior high schools and tertiary institutions. These events are designed to enhance critical thinking, argumentative skills, and confidence in public speaking. The competitions are often spirited, fostering a healthy competitive environment that encourages students to excel in the art of debate and public speaking.
Training and Capacity Building Workshops
The Forum offers extensive training and capacity-building workshops in public speaking and effective communication. These workshops are tailored to equip students and coordinators from various schools with advanced public speaking skills, incorporating methods and techniques practiced across the globe. The focus is on nurturing 21st-century communication skills that are essential in diverse fields like politics, business, and academia
Talent Scouting and Mentorship Programs
A unique aspect of the Forum’s services includes the scouting of talented individuals in the realm of public speaking and providing them with mentorship opportunities. This service is aimed at identifying and nurturing exceptional talents, offering them personalized mentorship and guidance to refine their skills and prepare them for future opportunities in leadership and professional public speaking roles.
