Anomali Holds US Election Parliamentary English Debate Competition in Cooperation with Indonesian US Embassy
Anomali Youth Empowerment Center has successfully assisted the Indonesian US Embassy in convening the first ever US Election themed Debate in Indonesia. The event will be free of charge and to be conducted in four provinces in Indonesia which are West Java, Jogjakarta, East Java and South Sulawesi from October 24th 2008-October 31st 2008.
Hundreds of students from prestigious universities across Indonesia participated in this event along with some national and international level experts and notables. As the result Indonesian students have known better regarding the issues pertaining US policies from both the candidates’ perspective.
Testimonials from many participants stated that due from the tournament; they now understand American politics better than Indonesian politics.
We would like to thank the American Corner staffs for their cooperation in organizing the event. We would also like to thank the regional Tournament Directors for their great work. They are Mr. Mafatih Fadhly from Muhammadiyah University Malang, Ms. Maria Aleida from UGM Jogjakarta, and Ms. Fenica from Parahyangan University Bandung.
We would also like to thank you Mrs. Michelle Cenzer and Mr. Jason P. Rebholz from the US Embassy for the opportunity. This event is a landmark of Anomali’s sustainable cooperation with the US Embassy.
For more information and pictures of the competition please check our facebook group.
Anomali is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering youth in Indonesia through training and education. Please