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Activity timetable
The approach is progressive and sequential, structured in five phases:
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- Mobilization and communication (November–January): awareness-raising in the 10 regions.
- Workshops and immersion (February): screenings, debates, and training.
- Regional selections (March): local and online competitions.
- Panels and national final (March–April): intercultural dialogue events.
- Capitalization (April): reports, dissemination of results, and establishment of a network of ambassadors.
BRAINBALL 2026- categories
This year, the Brainball categories are as follows:
Selection categories:
These allow for the selection/ranking of the best candidates chosen from a school:
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- Flash Quiz (General knowledge ball game on Edouard Glissant & the Whole World)
- Logic & Math Challenge (puzzle solving)
- Creative Brainstorming (proposing an innovative solution to a social problem)
Competition sections:
These allow the competition itself to begin.
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- Expression & eloquence challenge (present a clear and convincing pitch)
- Performance: interactive live game in front of an audience.
Categories of participants
BRAINBALL welcomes participants in the following categories: regional partners, regional volunteers, public speaking coaches, judges and speakers.
- Become a regional partner
To become a regional Brainball partner, you must:
- Be a Cameroonian association/institution
- Have a particular interest in youth, culture, education, or public speaking
- Have a physical headquarters in one of the cities listed below
- Have a conference room with a capacity of 50 seats
- Commit to training staff on Brainball rules
- Commit to coordinating regional selections
Cities involved: Douala, Yaoundé, Dschang, Bafoussam, Maroua, Garoua, N’Gaoundéré, Ebolowa, Kribi, Bertoua, Limbé, Buea, Bamenda.
- Become a volunteer
To become a BRAINBALL ambassador, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a young person who is unemployed/employed or enrolled in a university or teaching at a middle school/high school
- Be available and friendly
- Reside in one of the cities listed below
- Commit to working part-time with the CDA for six months
- Have an Android phone and/or laptop
- Be energetic and motivated
Cities involved: Douala, Yaoundé, Dschang, Bafoussam, Maroua, Garoua, N’Gaoundéré, Ebolowa, Kribi, Bertoua, Limbé, Buea, Bamenda.
- Become a coach
To become a CDA regional coach, you must:
- Be at least 25 years old
- Be a member of a club, public speaking association, or any other organization
- Have already taken part in a competition
- Commit to at least two months of training (in person and/or online)
- Reside in one of the cities listed below
- Have previous experience coaching a public speaking team
- Have already trained several speakers
- Be fluent in spoken French or English
Cities concerned: Douala, Yaoundé, Dschang, Bafoussam, Maroua, Garoua, N’Gaoundéré, Ebolowa, Kribi, Bertoua, Limbé, Buea, Bamenda.
- Become a brainballer
To become a Brainballer, you must:
- Be between 15 and 25 years old at the time of registration;
- Be a pupil, student, or young professional;
- Be enrolled in a recognized school (middle school/high school) or training center, or be affiliated with a partner organization;
- Have a clear interest in playful learning, educational games, and teamwork;
- Provide valid identification or a document certifying your student status;
- Be part of a team of 7 members, in accordance with the rules of the game;
- For minors, obtain parental or legal guardian authorization;
- Apply online on the CDA website or at your school.
N.B. The competition is held in both languages (English and French).
Cities involved: Douala, Yaoundé, Dschang, Bafoussam, Maroua, Garoua, N’Gaoundéré, Ebolowa, Kribi, Bertoua, Limbé, Buea, Bamenda.