HWK Debates Launch

Wednesday 19th February 2014

"It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question

without debating it." - Joseph Jouber

• HWK Debates was founded in December 2013 by Hassan Waqar

• Currently we have 4 Directors• HWK Debates a debating society which provides a

range of activities for the young aged 11-19• There are many new things that will come in the

future with HWK Debates

What is HWK Debates?

1. HWK Debates is being established to provide young people the opportunity to express themselves and learn invaluable skills that will further their confidence and increase chances of success.

2. The program will create partnerships with the local school, colleges, youth clubs and business that will support our work.

3. HWK Debates will debate on various areas of the country including employment, education, relationship and politics.

4. Also at HWK Debates we will support young people to develop their skills which include management, communication and public speaking which can be a key tool for future success at work or education.

Our Objectives

• Establish a strong network of support with our partners and the local government.

• Launch a series of fundraising activities that will successfully fund the expanding program.

• Establish an effective training program for our directors to effectively carry out their work

• Establish an effective monitoring system to protect all stakeholders involved.

Keys to Success

Our Directors

Hassan Waqar Director

Mutara Sheriff Assistant Director

Richmond Gyebi Customer

Service Director

Dexter Kandemiri Marketing Director

• Express Yourself and persuade Others• Get Smart• Call Me Mr. Personality • Community Awareness • Cultural Exchange• The Future is Bright

Why Debate?

Opportunities with HWK Debates are endless and as our members will play a key part of our success, we want them to get the best out of HWK Debates and we will do what we can to meet the needs

• Debate• Learn new skills• Increase your chances

of employment• Learn something new• Engage with others• Make friends• Be part of something

great

What can I do at HWK Debates?

• At HWK Debates we understand that some people do not like public speaking and we will try and develop that skills and remove the fear of speaking.

• We also have various other roles people can take which forms part of HWK Debates

• Marketing• Customer

Service• Event planning• Event

management• Social Media• Fundraising

I don’t like public speaking so how can I benefit

• There are many ways to join, if you would like to join today please fill out the membership form and hand it in to one of the Directors at the end

• You can also visit our website www.hwkdebates.org.uk and fill in the application form

• Or you can speak to any member of staff at any youth clubs you visit who will pass on the details to us

I am interested, how do I join?

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