OpenVoice Debate Charter
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The Charter is the foundation of OpenVoice, embodying its mission, systems and commitments.
It clarifies why we exist, for whom we serve, and how we operate. As a non-profit platform led by young people, we firmly believe that every voice should be heard. The charter covers aspects such as competition system design, referee selection, community building, and financial transparency, ensuring that our practices always adhere to fairness, educational orientation, and social responsibility.
1. Project Overview and Mission
1.1 Background In recent years, British Parliamentary (BP) debate has flourished across China as a
platform for young people to sharpen their public speaking, critical thinking, and civic engagement.
However, mainstream tournaments are often high-pressure and infrequent, making it difficult for
beginners or resource-constrained students to find sustainable and supportive practice environments.
Debate should be a tool for empowerment, not a privilege. OpenVoice was created to lower barriers
and provide a nonprofit, high-frequency, education-oriented space for youth to grow through debate.
1.2 Mission and Core Objectives OpenVoice is a youth-led, nonprofit online debate platform
grounded in values of equity, access, and empowerment. Our core aims are to:
• Provide a stable and regular practice venue for BP debate;
• Lower the threshold for beginners through supportive structure and guided feedback;
• Cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative learning community;
• Reinvest all surplus into public education initiatives for underserved youth.
1.3 Target Audience OpenVoice is designed for all youth who care about voice, ideas, and
change—especially:
• Experienced debaters seeking regular, low-stakes practice;
• Newcomers exploring debate in a welcoming environment;
• Students from under-resourced communities with limited access to debate;
• Volunteers interested in youth advocacy and nonprofit education work.
2. Tournament Structure and Operations
• Each round follows BP format with four teams (OG, OO, CG, CO), totaling eight speakers.
• Roles include Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, extension and summary speakers (e.g.,
MG/MO, GW/OW); see Appendix or OpenVoice Guide for full breakdown.
• Tournaments held 1–2 times per month via Zoom with technical support.
• First pilot event scheduled for October 5–6, 2025.
3. Adjudication and Feedback System
3.1 Composition of Judges Judges are primarily selected from alumni of the TDA debating
community, with preference for those who:
• Completed competition-level training;
• Have prior adjudication experience.
3.2 Judge Responsibilities
• Judge impartially in accordance with BP rules;
• Emphasize education and skill development in decision-making;
• Attend punctually and provide complete oral justifications post-round;
• When possible, give personalized feedback to individual debaters.
4. Budgeting and Fee Policy
4.1 Purpose Fees are symbolic and rooted in OpenVoice’s commitment to educational equity.
All funds support operations or are donated for public good.
4.2 Participation Fee Each participant and judge pays ¥30 per event to support:
• Zoom and platform maintenance;
• Access to instructional materials;
• Certificate printing and volunteer coordination;
• Outreach and future expansion.
Remaining funds are donated to youth from low-income backgrounds to help them access debate
education.
4.3 Financial Transparency OpenVoice is committed to transparency:
• Post-event operational summaries and volunteer updates shared publicly;
• Donations disclosed via the official platform.
4.4 Comparison
The core differences between OpenVoice and typical debate tournaments across four key dimensions: Fee, Objective, Allocation, and Impact. While most traditional tournaments charge participants between ¥200–¥500+, OpenVoice maintains a symbolic fee of ¥30 to lower barriers to entry. Unlike conventional models that prioritize revenue generation, OpenVoice’s primary goal is to expand access to debate, particularly for underserved students. In terms of allocation, traditional events often direct funds toward judge compensation and profit, whereas OpenVoice uses proceeds solely for basic operations and community donations. Ultimately, the impact of OpenVoice lies not in organizer gain, but in community growth and equitable access, ensuring more students can benefit from high-quality English debate training regardless of financial background.
5. Promotion and Recruitment Strategy
5.1 Internal Promotion (TDA Community)
• Regular updates via group channels and internal newsletters;
• Endorsement from instructors and senior mentors;
• Celebrating student achievements and stories;
• Peer “Debate Ambassadors” to onboard and mentor new members.
5.2 External Outreach
• Cross-platform media presence (WeChat, Instagram, Bilibili);
• Partnerships with NGOs, schools, and education programs;
• Trial rounds and thematic events (e.g., "Debate for Change Week");
• Ambassador referral network with rewards;
• Messaging grounded in empowerment and social impact.
6. Long-Term Vision and Social Impact
- Consistent Empowerment Two monthly sessions supported by structured feedback and informal
mentorship.
- Educational Equity At least 30% of participants will be from disadvantaged backgrounds via
outreach and subsidies.
- Giving Back Launch of a “Debate Education Fund” for:
• Rural teacher training
• Urban-rural student exchanges
• Debate curriculum development in underserved areas
- Impact Tracking Annual impact report with data on student growth, access, and use of funds.
- Vision Statement Debate is not just a skill—it is a right.
Every young person deserves the power to think critically, speak clearly, and participate fully in the world.
OpenVoice 非营利辩论平台章程
1. 项目概述与宗旨
1.1 项目背景 近年来，British Parliamentary（BP）辩论在全国范围内迅速发展，成为众多青
年提升表达、批判性思维与公共参与能力的重要方式。然而，多数辩论赛事压力大、机会
少，对于初学者或资源有限的学生而言，获取稳定、高质量的训练机会仍面临挑战。辩论应
是赋权的工具，而非门槛高企的特权。OpenVoice 正是在这一理念下诞生，致力于为更多青
年提供低门槛、高频次、教育导向的辩论成长空间。
1.2 项目宗旨与核心目标 OpenVoice 是一个由青年主导的非营利线上辩论平台，秉持教育公
平与青年赋权原则，聚焦如下目标：
• 提供稳定、常态化的 BP 练习场景；
• 通过新手友好机制与导师反馈，降低入门门槛；
• 构建多元、开放、互助的辩论社群；
• 将盈余资金用于公益用途，反哺教育资源不足地区。
1.3 受众群体 OpenVoice 面向所有热爱表达、关注社会议题并渴望成长的青年，特别包括：
• 有志精进表达能力的中高级辩手；
• 希望初步尝试 BP 辩论的新手群体；
• 来自教育资源匮乏地区的学生；
• 有志推动青年表达与教育公益结合的志愿者与组织者。
2. 项目运作模式
• 每场采用 BP 四队制（OG, OO, CG, CO），共8名发言者。
• 各角色职责清晰，包括引入动议（PM）、立反立场（LO）、立场深化（MG/MO）
与总结陈词（GW/OW）。详见附录或角色指南。
•比赛每月举行1-2次，平台采用 Zoom 并配套技术支持。
•首场试运行时间定于 2025年10月5-6日。
3. 裁判与反馈机制
3.1 裁判组成 裁判主要来自 TDA 辩论社群的优秀校友，遴选标准包括：
• 完成 TDA 赛事级训练；
• 有一定评审经验（优先考虑）。
3.2 裁判职责
• 严格遵循 BP 评判规则，保持中立；
• 强调教育导向，重在成长反馈；
• 准时出席、及时提交反馈与判决；
• 每场赛后须提供口头讲评，包括胜负理由与改进建议；
•鼓励提供一对一反馈，回应选手个别需求。
4. 经费机制与收费政策
4.1 宗旨 本平台坚持“教育公平”作为核心理念。所有费用皆为象征性收取，全部用于公益与
运营用途，不以盈利为目的。
4.2 收费标准 每位选手及裁判象征性缴纳 ¥50，用于：
• 平台与技术支持
• 获取高质量教学材料
• 证书印制与志愿者协调
• 赛事宣传与长期发展
多余款项将捐助用于帮助经济条件有限的学生接触辩论教育。
4.3 财务公开 作为非营利教育项目，OpenVoice 强调善意与透明：
• 每场比赛后公开运营信息与志愿者协作情况；
• 所有捐款在平台公示，接受监督。
4.4 同类赛事比较
OpenVoice和典型辩论赛的核心区别在于四个关键维度：费用、目标、分配和影响。虽然大多数传统比赛向参与者收取200至500美元的费用，但OpenVoice象征性地收取30美元，以降低进入门槛。与传统模式优先考虑创收不同，OpenVoice的主要目标是扩大辩论的渠道，特别是对那些得不到充分服务的学生。在分配方面，传统的活动通常将资金直接用于法官的薪酬和利润，而OpenVoice只将收益用于基本运营和社区捐赠。最终，OpenVoice的影响不在于组织者的收益，而在于社区的发展和公平的机会，确保更多的学生无论经济背景如何都能从高质量的英语辩论培训中受益。
5. 招募与推广策略
5.1 社群内部推广（TDA）
• 定期信息发布：通过群聊、推送等定期更新进展；
• 导师倡导：由 TDA 领袖教师在活动中推荐；
• 可视化认可：展示参与者故事，树立榜样；
• 同龄人引导：设立“辩论大使”进行一对一引导。
5.2 社会层面推广
• 多平台发布：微信、小红书、B站、Instagram 等平台联合推广；
• 战略合作：联合 NGO、学校等机构共办工作坊或赛事；
• 引导体验：设置试打赛、“辩论改变周”等主题活动；
• 推荐体系：设立推荐奖励制度与校内学生大使网络；
• 使命传达：强调“表达是赋权”这一核心价值观。
6.长期目标与社会影响
- 持续赋权 每月定期举办练习赛，配合结构化讲评与非正式导师机制，提供持续性表达成长
平台。
- 教育平权 目标实现每年至少30%参与者来自弱势群体，通过公益合作扩大覆盖面。
- 公益回馈 成立“辩论教育公益基金”
，用于：
• 乡村教师培训
• 城乡学生交流项目
• 偏远地区辩论课程拓展
- 成效追踪 建立长效追踪与反馈机制，发布年度报告确保透明与改进。
愿景宣言 辩论不仅是技巧，更是每个年轻人应有的基本权利——拥有思考、表达与参与社
会的能力。