About Us

Penn for Youth Debate (PFYD) is a non-profit student organization at the University of Pennsylvania that strives to improve the educational outcomes of underprivileged students in Philadelphia. We work with students on their reading, writing, research, and public speaking skills.

For those interested in joining we would like to emphasize the four following points:

  1. We care most about your passion 😤
  2. We require no experience. If you would like to work in the speech and debate arm, we can train you. Most of our work doesn't require past speech and debate experience!
  3. We are inclusive! No need to fill out any written applications or go through multiple rounds of competitive interviews.
  4. We work around your schedule. Free for 3 hours a week versus 10 hours a week, we will have work and a community you can depend on.

What We Do

Volunteer

Social

New Members

Join us for our Info Session

We'll be hosting an information session on September 7, 2021 from 7-8 pm EST. Come to the New College House West Room 560.

We'll be hosting the info session on zoom at 7-8 pm EST. Apologies for any whiplash.

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Meeting ID: 919 3797 1251 Passcode: 953876

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Join us for our First Club-Wide Social

Sunday 2-3 pm. Meet at the tampons!