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.
PROGRAM DETAILS
The Program is conducted in two parts:
➔ Part One: Community of Practice (January 20 – February 10, 2026)
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 four weeks, you will be invited to continue on and become a Doha Debates ambassador, provided you have fully participated in the CoP.
Participants will engage with the CoP in three ways:
- Four weekly Zoom meetings: Tuesdays, 7—8:30 p.m. (Doha time/AST)
- Weekly forum discussions on the Participate platform
- 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 the CoP, participants will earn a Doha Debates Community of Practice credential which can be posted to LinkedIn.
➔ Part Two: Ambassador Program (February 17 – April 7, 2026)
Upon successful completion of the CoP, cohort members will be invited to engage in eight additional weeks of the program, deepening their practice of Majlis-style debate and working in small teams to produce a capstone project.
Participants will engage with this part of the program in three ways:
- Eight weekly Zoom meetings: Tuesdays, 7—8:30 p.m. (Doha time/AST)
- Weekly forum discussions on the Participate platform
- 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, 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:
https://dohadebates.com/ambassador-program/
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
Eligible candidates must be:
- Between the ages of 18-26 at the start of the program on January 20, 2026
- 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 made for Applicants who complete the Introduction to the Majlis course in our Doha Debates Learning Community on the Participate platform.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION:
- This application consists of general information questions, plus three short essay questions. All information must be complete at the time of submission.
- Before applying, please check your calendar to be sure you will be available for Zoom meetings on Tuesdays from 7:00–8:30 p.m. (Doha time/AST). Check your local time here.
- Please DO NOT use AI assistance for your answers. We want to hear your authentic voice and get to know you as a person.
The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (your local time). All information must be complete at the time of submitting the application form.
KEY DATES
- December 15, 2025: Deadline for applications
- January 6-8, 2026: Applicant interviews
- January 13, 2026: Notification of acceptance
- January 20 – February 10, 2026: Part One: Community of Practice
- February 17- April 7, 2026: Part Two: Ambassador Program
If you have any questions, please contact ambassador.dd@dohadebates.com
