QF encourages youth to participate in Doha Debates Ambassador Programme

Qatar Foundation's Doha Debates is calling on young people in Qatar and across the globe to apply for the seventh cohort of the Doha Debates Ambassadors Programme, which aims to equip participants with valuable communication and multicultural debate skills to address global issues and find collaborative solutions for a healthy and just future.In a statement yesterday, Qatar Foundation (QF) said that successful applicants will be invited to join a five-week online community of practice from Sept 2 to 30, 2025, where they will explore majlis-style debate, communication skills, and consensus building with global peers. The program is open to fluent English speakers who have access to an internet-enabled computer for video conferencing. The deadline for the application is July 20.Participants will engage in weekly virtual learning sessions guided by facilitation and intercultural communication expert Dr Brandon Ferderer and systems-thinking specialist Jennifer Geist, along with various international guest speakers. They will hone their skills through the lens of Doha Debates' video series Better Conversations.Launched in 2021 with partner organisation Shared Studios, the programme has engaged hundreds of emerging leaders, representing 70 countries on six continents. Participants learn from one another and from expert international leaders and activists, harnessing the power of dialogue and storytelling to understand and value the diverse worldviews and beliefs of their global peers.In this context, Doha Debates' Managing Director Amjad Atallah said: "With each new cycle of the Ambassador Program, young leaders from around the world come together to engage in the kind of thoughtful, respectful truth-seeking dialogue inspired by the majlis tradition. Through challenging conversations and global exchange, participants strengthen their ability to listen, communicate, and navigate complex issues with openness and empathy. We are proud to help equip the next generation of leaders with the skills to engage constructively across cultures and perspectives."Alumni of the ambassador programme stay actively engaged with Doha Debates, representing the organisation at high-profile events and projects, and serving as mentors to other cohorts. Several ambassadors recently facilitated a series of dialogues on Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequality between students at the Swiss International School in Doha and Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro.