Flagship Program
Future Debate Masters
Structured school debate for public speaking, research, teamwork, and respectful disagreement.
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NBT programs are designed to turn potential into action, creating experiences that develop skills, inspire leadership, open new opportunities, and leave a lasting impact.
NBT programs are designed to turn potential into action, creating experiences that develop skills, inspire leadership, open new opportunities, and leave a lasting impact.
Program Portfolio
Two flagship tracks. One sharper standard.
FDM builds voice and argument. ParliYouth builds civic imagination and public responsibility.
Civic Platform
ParliYouth
A policymaking experience that brings students closer to parliament, citizenship, and national dialogue.
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Custom school, university, and partner programs shaped around leadership, communication, and impact.
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Future Debate Masters
A debate platform for students who are ready to think in public.
Debate that builds student voice.
FDM is a school debate program with training, local debates, finals, judging, and recognition. FDM2026 marks the fifth edition.
Public speaking
Critical thinking
Research
Argumentation
Teamwork
Leadership
5th
FDM edition in 2026
15
FDM2025 locations
84%
Partner-school participation in FDM2025
400+
Participants from multiple schools
FDM Feedback
What students carried forward.
EDY DIB Participant, FDM
FDM helped me refine public speaking, research, time management, and critical thinking through topics drawn from everyday life. It was a highly rewarding experience for both intellectual and personal growth.
Yara Alameddine Participant, FDM
The competition was unforgettable, full of excitement, inspiration, and growth. It boosted my self-confidence, helped me gain new knowledge, and encouraged teamwork, learning, speaking, and connection.
Yara Hassan Participant, FDM
FDM was a very unique experience, and I enjoyed every bit of it, from the amazingly supportive NBT members to the debate competitions. The debates went smoothly, the judges were fair, and the competition was fierce, encouraging all participants to show their best work. Such involvement will definitely be useful on my CV.
Maria Dhaiby Participant, FDM
My experience in FDM was really something to cherish. Having the ability to speak in front of people I did not know was something to be proud of, and the experience brought many lessons, including teamwork, time management, and most importantly, a new adventure.
FDM2026 Format
Five stages. One clear path.
Hover a stage to see how the competition moves.
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01
Intro
Schools meet the program and expectations.
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02
Training
Speeches, logic, and roles.
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03
Local
DebatesTeams compete inside their school track.
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04
Finals
Top teams meet on the final stage.
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05
Awards
Recognition and certificates.
ParliYouth 2026
Civic leadership, inside serious rooms.
ParliYouth brings students closer to Lebanese parliamentary life through sessions, conferences, policymaking exposure, and direct civic engagement.
Civic confidence
Policy thinking
Public leadership
Responsible citizenship
Dialogue
Representation
68%
Engaged in policymaking for the first time
80%
Improved their understanding of the legislative process
Across Lebanon
Participants from diverse areas and communities across the country
35%
Came from academic fields outside law and political studies
Program FAQ
Questions about NBT programs.
Short answers for Future Debate Masters and ParliYouth.
FDM
What is Future Debate Masters?
FDM is an NBT debate program designed to develop students' critical thinking, public speaking, research, teamwork, and argumentation skills.
Who can participate in FDM?
FDM is designed for high school students, with eligibility depending on the requirements of each edition.
What skills do students gain from FDM?
Students strengthen their communication, research, critical-thinking, leadership, teamwork, and public-speaking skills.
How can I stay updated about the next FDM edition?
All registration dates, announcements, and updates are shared through NBT's official platforms.
ParliYouth
What is ParliYouth?
ParliYouth is an NBT initiative that introduces young people to policymaking, legislative thinking, research, and civic engagement.
What makes ParliYouth different?
ParliYouth goes beyond discussing public issues by giving participants practical exposure to policy development and legislative thinking.
What do participants do in ParliYouth?
Participants engage in research, policy discussions, legislative work, dialogue, and practical activities related to public affairs.
Is ParliYouth linked to a political party?
No. ParliYouth is designed as a youth-focused educational and civic initiative rather than a partisan political program.