The Malta Model UN Society (MaltMUN) recently oganised a Debating Academy for 40 young people at the US embassy.
US Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley welcomed guests and thanked MaltMUN executives and speaker Allan Louden for their valuable contributions to the event.
Dr Louden from the Department of Communications at Wake Forest University motivated attendees by sharing his expertise in debate, rhetoric and communication.
MaltMUN members with experience in Model UN programmes overseas shared stories and encouraged young people to take part.
Following the presentations, participants formed teams to debate important international topics
Ms Abercrombie-Winstanley expressed her support for MaltMUN’s youth leadership programmes, saying the US embassy was proud of its record in educational exchange between Malta and the US.
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