As part of the activity (spaces) organized by  Basemant cultural Foundation, held two public debates on Saturday evening, June 22, 2019, presented by a group of young people who received in earlier stages of the project training on the skills of the debate provided by the trainer Amani al-Habashi, and a training on body language and speech delivered by the trainer Basma al-Qudsi. Training in research skills provided by trainer Abdo Salem.

The first debate was entitled “Prioritizing development-supporting projects versus emergency assistance projects, with or against?”

The first team defended the priority of allowing development projects that help in the long term to reform the country by supporting infrastructure, providing employment opportunities for citizens instead of receiving temporary assistance, and helping to ensure that the economic, educational and health situation in the country is not significantly affected in the event of war. And disasters. The other team was of the view that priority is now given to emergency relief projects in view of the humanitarian situation in the country and the need for relief assistance that saves the lives of civilians affected by war.

Participated in this debate from the team supporting the priority of development projects:

Yasser Al Daari holds a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Anwar Mohammed Saeed holds a Bachelor of Media.
Ferial Magdi is a researcher and social activist with a BA in English.
Hajar al-Serbi is the author of the article previously published on the Pismant site on the subject of the debate.

Participated from the team opposing the priority of development projects and support for emergency projects:

Alia Shujauddin high school graduate.
Abdullah Al-Ansi is a graduate of political science and peace researcher.
Sarah Abdel Karim interested in initiatives and community activity.
Taimur Al-Azani, an Arabic literature specialist who wrote an article to support the team’s vision, had previously published it on PESment.