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The end of May was dedicated to improving the quality of feedback in youth work and advancing the outcomes of the KVAK project. The focus was on developing feedback practices and creating inclusive, supportive learning spaces through hands-on collabo...

May was dedicated to hosting a project meeting where educators and youth workers came together to exchange and develop debate methods for civic education and inclusive work in society. The focus was on sharing practices, building skills, and explorin...

IDEA joined the 2nd International Conference on Debate and Dialogue in Doha to share insights on debate's role in youth education and global cooperation.

In beginning of May, IDEA organised a green debate tournament, one day online debate competition with an environmental focus. Debaters used case studies from our project "Empowering Youth Work for the Green Debate" and then used them in the debate.

Prepared debate motions for WSDC 2025 have been announced. Debaters from across the globe will have 8 weeks to prepare for these four topics.

At the EuroSDC 2025 in Bucharest recorded your impressions, insights and stories. Now, we are releasing them as a short video report that encapsulates the experience as a whole.

Registration is now open for the IDEA Youth Forum 2025, taking place from the 8th to the 15th of July in Prague.

IDEA is looking for new members to join its Board of Directors. The Board supports the organisation’s strategy, governance, and mission to promote debate and critical thinking among young people.

Having confirmed Skopje for EuroSDC 2026, the Steering Committee is now announcing the beginning of the selection process for EuroSDC 2027 host.

The EuroSDC community has selected the North Macedonia bid to host EuroSDC 2026. Further announcements are to follow as the tournament draws nearer. See you in Skopje next year!

Join the Green Debate Tournaments this May! Are you passionate about the environment and ready to test your debating skills? Join us this May for two online tournaments, which are part of the Empowering youth work for the green debate project.

Alongside the EuroSDC debate tournament, we hosted a series of seminars on the quality of judging as part of our Erasmus+ accreditation in the field of youth. Debates need proper adjudication, for the youth to be able to express themselves in a const...