2024 End of Year Campaign

The New York City Urban Debate League (“NYCUDL”) is a non-profit organization that serves 3,500+ students from 220 schools. We create equitable access to academic debate opportunities with a focus on students of color and students from other historically underserved communities in New York City to empower the next generation of diverse, informed, and courageous leaders.

We believe that supporting future leadership is not just an organizational goal; it's an act of love. Your contributions allow us to lovingly support our low resourced students on their journey to tournament day.

With your help, we have created partnerships in Districts 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, and 16, where we serve 1,400+ students (92% from Title 1 Schools). We have continued a successful collaboration with the DOE's NYC Reads program, offering English and Spanish debate to 1,100+ students (94% from Title 1 Schools). We have trained 100+ coaches during weekly development sessions and hosted 35+ tournaments this year for debaters throughout the city. Help us keep going!