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SUMMARY:Buea Universities Debate and Technology Championship (BUDeTeC)
DESCRIPTION:Join us from May 29th-31st\, 2025\, and showcase your skills in two exciting categories:\nCategory 1: Words that Matter\n– Debate: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and sharpen your argumentation skills.\n– Public Speaking: Deliver compelling speeches and captivate your audience.\nCategory 2: Tech Takes Center Stage\n– 30-Hour Hackathon: Unleash your creativity and innovate with cutting-edge technology! \nTheme: Innovate\, Communicate\, and Excel \nDon’t miss this opportunity to:\n– Develop your skills\n– Network with like-minded individuals\n– Win exciting prizes \nTheme: Innovate\, Communicate\, and Excel \nDon’t miss this opportunity to:\n– Develop your skills\n– Network with like-minded individuals\n– Win exciting prizes \nRegister Now!\nClick the link to secure your spot LINK\nWe are excited to see your innovative ideas and passionate arguments!
URL:https://www.baselineoratorsnetwork.org/event/buea-universities-debate-and-technology-championship-budetec/
LOCATION:Redemption Institute of Biomedical and Management Science\, Buea\, Buea\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Public Debate
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SUMMARY:Empowering Youth: The Future of Public Discourse
DESCRIPTION:If you are a secondary school student aspiring to enhance your public speaking skills 🎤\, prepare yourself for the Cameroon Schools Debate Championship (CSDC) 2025!🥳 \nThis exciting edition brings together students from the Centre\, Littoral and South West regions to engage in thought-provoking debates.\nThis is your opportunity to:\n– Showcase your debating prowess👏🏻\n– Connect with fellow young orators😍\n– Contribute to meaningful public discourse🤭🎉\n– Compete for prestigious awards🥇🏆📝. \nParticipation Cost:\nThe participation fee for each secondary school is 30\,000 FCFA. This fee includes registration for three teams\, each consisting of three members and one judge\, making four members per team. Therefore\, each school will have 12 participants in the competition. Additionally\, an administrator will accompany the teams\, bringing the total number of representatives from each institution to 13. \nDon’t miss this chance to be part of this transformative experience that shapes the future of youth advocacy and public speaking in Cameroon! Register now to secure your spot in this prestigious competition. 🎯
URL:https://www.baselineoratorsnetwork.org/event/empowering-youth-the-future-of-public-discourse/
CATEGORIES:Public Debate
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SUMMARY:Report of Back-to-School Students  Program\, October 2024 edition
DESCRIPTION:Theme: BUILDING DIPLOMACY AND YOUTHS ENGAGEMENT IN\nSOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\nTopic: DIPLOMACY IS A MYTH IN AFRICA THAT CAN NEVER BECOME A\nREALITY\nExchange on diplomacy\, teaching its history\, evolution\, and application in the real world characterized this October 2024 edition of the Baseline back to school debate at Mboa hub with young secondary school and university students. At exactly 10 am that Saturday\, October 19th\, we started with a word of welcome from the moderator and coordinator of the day\, Miss Ethel LEHDUFE\, Vice President in charge of programs and projects at Baseline Orators Network (BON). After this\, we had a detailed breakdown of how\ndiplomacy discussions started and how it evolved to become a matter of international relations\, which was led by Mr. Joseph LAMBE\, Vice President in charge of administrative affairs at BON. We had a series of question-and-answer sessions where the attendees sought\nto understand the concept of diplomacy\, especially its use in Africa before we proceeded to the second part of the session\, a diplomatic debate using the rules of the UN diplomacy debate module.\nThe debate started with a 15-minute reflection on the topic given by the attendees to decide if they wanted to be for the motion or against the motion. After the sides were chosen\, we divided the group into two teams: those in support of the topic and those who\nheld a different opinion. The various groups proceeded to a 30-minute preparation of their arguments and chose two representatives each to present the arguments from both sides. The aim was to try convincing each party and getting to an agreeable conclusion for both parties. The debate started after a short coffee break\, with both sides of the debate giving good arguments to support their claims\, making it a very heated and interesting debate. After the debate was ended\, the moderator guided the parties into agreeing on one thing to take as a solution. \nWe then took photos and networked. We departed at 3 pm\, filled with the spirit of diplomacy and ready to engage in more diplomatic conversations.
URL:https://www.baselineoratorsnetwork.org/event/report-of-back-to-school-students-program-october-2024-edition/
CATEGORIES:Public Debate
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SUMMARY:Back To School Debate and Public Speaking October Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join the BASELINE ORATORS NETWORK back-to-school debate and public speaking October edition! \nAre you ready to elevate your voice? Don’t miss the Back to School Debate and Public Speaking Event on Saturday\, October 19th\, 2024\, at Mboa Hub! This is your chance to enhance your public speaking and debating skills while engaging in thought-provoking discussions in a fun and dynamic environment. \n🌟 Why Join Us? \n– Sharpen Your Skills: Learn from experts and refine your communication abilities.\n– Think Critically: Engage in lively debates that will challenge your perspectives.\n– Network and Connect: Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for speaking.\n– Have Fun: Enjoy interactive activities and friendly competitions! \n📝 Ready to Make Your Voice Heard? Register now and take the first step towards becoming a confident orator. \nMark your calendars for October 19\, 2024\, at Mboa Hub—let’s celebrate the power of expression together!
URL:https://www.baselineoratorsnetwork.org/event/back-to-school-debate-and-public-speaking-october-edition/
LOCATION:Mboa Hub Monté\, Chappell Obili.\, Yaounde\, Center region\, Cameroon
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SUMMARY:REPORT OF BASELINE ORATORS NETWORK BACK TO SCHOOL DEBATE AND PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION (Yaoundé edition)
DESCRIPTION:Following the successful Back-to-School Debate and Public Speaking event in Limbe this August\, the spotlight shifted to Yaoundé in September. The BON organized the competition on September 21\, 2024\, at Mboa Hub Yaoundé. It brought together 16 exceptional students from high schools and universities across Yaoundé to compete for the monthly mini prize and\, more importantly\, to enhance their critical thinking\, debating\, and public speaking skills.\nIn preparation for the competition\, a series of online preparatory classes were held via Google Meet and WhatsApp. The day commenced at 8 AM with briefings on public speaking and self-introduction. Participants were assigned team names and debate rooms\, inspired by\nprominent towns in Cameroon\, including Team Yaoundé\, Douala\, Ebolowa\, Buea\, Maroua\, and Bertoua. \nPublic Speaking Round One\nThe event began with the first round of public speaking\, a knockout round featuring prepared speeches in three public speaking rooms. The top four speakers from each room advanced to the public speaking finals. \n \nDEBATE ROUND ONE\nMotion: This House Believes That Schools Should Empower Students to Choose Their Own Learning Paths. The first round of the debate featured prepared motions in three debate rooms. In each room\, the two best speakers qualified for the finals. After each round\, the jury provided feedback on the participants’ performances and offered recommendations for improvement. Participants then enjoyed a short break with light refreshments to catch their breath. \nPUBLIC SPEAKING FINALS\nA total of 12 participants qualified for the public speaking finals\, where they competed to be crowned the champion of the September edition. This round featured impromptu speeches\, showcasing the remarkable improvement and heightened performance of the participants following the lessons and feedback from the jury after the first round. The public speaking finals were highly competitive and intense\, but ultimately\, only one participant emerged as the champion for this edition. \n \nDEBATE FINALS\nA total of six participants qualified for the debate finals\, where they showcased their critical thinking abilities in an impromptu debate. While the participants gave their best efforts\, there is still room for improvement to compete and win major tournaments. At the end of the debate finals\, the jury provided extensive feedback\, lessons\, and strategies to help participants refine their skills and correct their mistakes. \nAwards and Closing Remarks\nThe winners of the public speaking and debate competitions were announced and awarded their prizes. The remaining participants were encouraged to remain resilient\, continue learning\, and improve their strategies\, as many more competitions are on the horizon. Overall\, the BON Back-to-School Public Speaking and Debate Yaoundé edition was a success. The day concluded with closing remarks\, feedback sharing\, networking\, and group photos.
URL:https://www.baselineoratorsnetwork.org/event/report-of-baseline-orators-network-back-to-school-debate-and-public-speaking-competition-yaounde-edition/
LOCATION:Mboa Hub Monté\, Chappell Obili.\, Yaounde\, Center region\, Cameroon
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SUMMARY:2024 Debate Championship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2024 Debate Championship\, hosted by the Baseline Orators Network! \nHappening on September 21\, 2024\, this thrilling event will be held at Mboa Hub Monté Chappell Obili. \nWitness young debaters tackle critical Youth and Social Responsibility issues and compete for exciting prizes\, including financial support to resume school. \n🎊Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be inspired\, connect\, and experience powerful speeches from tomorrow’s leaders! \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.baselineoratorsnetwork.org/event/2024-debate-championship/
LOCATION:Mboa Hub Monté\, Chappell Obili.\, Yaounde\, Center region\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Public Debate
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SUMMARY:REPORT ON THE BASELINE ORATORS NETWORK(BON) BACK TO SCHOOL DEBATE  AND PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION HELD FROM THE 25TH - 30TH AUGUST 2024  IN CAMEROON- SOUTHWEST REGION (LIMBE\, 1st EDITION)
DESCRIPTION:The competition was initiated on the 25th of August 2024 during the online sessions organized\nby BON and they took place from Wednesday 28th August to Friday 30th August 2024. Prior\nto the competition\, BON organized several online sessions (on Google Meet and Discord) aimed\nat drilling participants on Debate and Public Speaking tips to help participants who aimed\nat partaking in the competition have knowledge and expertise on the format and\nrules/regulations of Debate and Public Speaking Competition.\nThe competition brought together the participation of 4 teams in the Debate session\, with three\nteams from Limbe and one team from Yaoundé with the teams each composed of three\nmembers while the Public Speaking sessions saw the attendance of 9 members both from Limbe\nand Yaoundé. During the competition\, teams were made to debate and publicly speak on both\nprompt and Impromptu motions which gave them the means to solidify their expertise and\nskill.\nPreliminary rounds for the competition were mostly done online (on Google Meet and Discord)\nand this not only saw the participation of teams near and wide\, but it also brought together\nJudges and in some cases people to Ironman from different countries such as Tanzania\, Ghana\netc. Before the finals of the competition\, there were 6 preliminary rounds for Debate and 1 for the Public\nSpeaking including a social media engagement challenge.\nThe BON Back to School competition was greatly aided by the partnership they had with\nKnowledge Center as they secured a class hall for the event. The finals took place\nat National Comprehensive High School Limbe with two teams constituted for the finals\n(Limbe Team 1 and Limbe Team 2) and the Public Speaking finals between 6 participants both\nfrom Limbe and Yaoundé. The finals displayed the fiercest and first physical debate\nbattle between the finalists and was a marvel of display for the spectators who sat down for\nsuch an amazing event. The debate final concluded with Team 1 winning the competition\n(Team Limbe 1 which members comprised Mark Celeste\, Tangwa Loveline Yungan\, and Ogechi Dianalyn Ndunxereuba Imoh) while Hitot Emmanuell concluded the Public\nSpeaking finals as its winner.
URL:https://www.baselineoratorsnetwork.org/event/report-on-the-baseline-orators-networkbon-back-to-school-debate-and-public-speaking-competition-held-from-the-25th-30th-august-2024-in-cameroon-southwest-region-limbe-1st-edition/
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