Doha Debates Ambassador Program Application

The Doha Debates Ambassador Program is an expertly mentored virtual convening of young leaders from across the globe who are eager to change how we conduct public discourse, solve problems and build a healthy, equitable future through Majlis-style debate.

The Doha Debates Ambassador Program is conducted in two parts:

➔ Part One: Community of Practice (September 2 – 30, 2025)

Successful applicants will be invited to join a Community of Practice (CoP) to explore majlis-style debate, communication skills and consensus building with global peers. At the end of these five weeks, you will be invited to continue on and become a Doha Debates Ambassador provided you have fully participated in the program.

Engagement will take place in three ways:

Weekly Zoom calls: Tuesdays 7- 8:30 pm (Doha time/AST)
Weekly forum discussions: on the Participate platform
WhatsApp Group: CoP Cohort 7
Email and WhatsApp messages

Participants should expect to spend a total of 3–4 hours each week engaged in Part One of the program. Upon completion of this part of the program, participants will earn a Doha Debates Community of Practice Credential which can be posted to Linked In.

➔ Part Two: Ambassador Program (October 14 – Dec 2, 2025)

Upon successful completion of the community of practice, cohort members will be invited to engage in eight additional weeks of the program, deepening the practice of majlis-style debate and working in small teams to produce a capstone project. Engagement will take place in three ways:

Weekly Zoom calls: Tuesdays 7- 8:30 pm Doha
Weekly forum discussions: on Participate platform
WhatsApp Group: DDAP Cohort 7
Email and WhatsApp messages

Participants should expect to spend a total of 4–5 hours each week engaged in Part Two of the program. Upon completion of this part of the program, participants will earn an official Doha Debates Ambassador Program Certificate, and become eligible for additional opportunities with the organization.

For more detailed information about the program, please refer to our website:

https://dohadebates.com/ambassador-program/

Eligible candidates must be:

Between the ages of 18-26 at the start of the program on September 2, 2025
Able to access reliable internet for video conferencing
A fluent English speaker
Committed to the program and able to attend the calls

*Preference will be given to applicants who complete the Introduction to the Majlis course in our Doha Debates Learning Community on the Participate platform.

What to expect from this application:

This application was designed to select a highly engaged group of young global changemakers who will join the Doha Debates ambassador community with a commitment to fully engage.

The application consists of general information questions, plus three short essay questions. All information must be complete at the time of submitting the application form.

*IMPORTANT: Before applying, please check your calendar to be sure you will be available for the calls on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM (Doha time/AST). Check your local time here.

* IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT use AI assistance for the essays! We want to hear your authentic voice and get to know you as a person.

*DEADLINE for applications is July 20, 2025 11:59 pm (your local time). All information must be complete at the time of submitting the application form.

Key dates:

June 15- July 20, 2025- Applications open
August 3, 2025- Notification of acceptance for Part One: CoP
September 2-30, 2025- Part One: Community of Practice
October 14- December 2, 2025- Part Two: Ambassador Program

If you have any questions, please contact ambassador@dohadebates.com