dynamic-content-widget-popup-51b3827 - Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT)

We’re thrilled to welcome applications for APT’s Debate, Advocacy, and Writing Program — a transformative experience designed to empower young individuals by enhancing their skills in critical thinking, communication, writing, and advocacy.

These three programs are interconnected and offer participants the opportunity to:

Take part in exhibition debates, writing workshops, and advocacy sessions
Collaborate in teams to research and develop policy briefs
Have their work published to amplify their ideas and drive meaningful change

Please fill out the application form below carefully.
Incomplete or inaccurate responses may affect your eligibility.

Application Form – APT Debate, Advocacy, and Writing Programs

Personal Information

Full Name

WhatsApp Phone

Cell Phone

Date of Birth

Address

Address Line 1

City

Country

Academic Information

Name of High School/ University

Year of graduation (if applicable)

Short Answer Questions

Answer the following questions without the use of AI assistance!

Please briefly explain why you applied to the APT Debate, Advocacy, and Writing programs and how you found out about them.

Please briefly explain what advocacy means to you and why it is important

If you had the chance to lead an advocacy campaign, what topic would you choose and why?

Please list any prior debate experience, if any, including the name of the institute, and the number of debates you participated.

Are you a current member of APT’s Debate clubs? If yes, please tell us for how long have you been and which club and province?

Have you written or contributed to any academic articles, papers, or essays? If not, do you have basic knowledge of how to write essays and articles?

These programs require teamwork—how do you collaborate with others on projects or discussions?

Commitment Information

Will you be able to participate online in the Debate, Writing, and Advocacy programs once or twice per week?

Do you have any personal, school, or work commitments that may affect your participation in this program? If yes, please briefly explain

Are you available to join the program sessions in the evening, between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM?

I hereby certify that all information provided in this application is my own work and confirm that I can fully participate in all three programs as required.

I agree