HISTORY 1956-1988HISTORY 1956-1988

1956 Formed in the UK with the concept: “DIY kit for life”

1966 Award Programmes in 16 countries

1988 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association formed, Award Programmes in over 40 countries

1956 Formed in the UK with the concept: “DIY kit for life”

1966 Award Programmes in 16 countries

1988 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association formed, Award Programmes in over 40 countries

THE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

THE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

We are about discovery, enterprise and achievement, offering a Programme of individual challenge to all young people to encourage: personal discovery, spirit of adventure, self-reliance,perseverance, self-fulfilment and service to the community.

We are about discovery, enterprise and achievement, offering a Programme of individual challenge to all young people to encourage: personal discovery, spirit of adventure, self-reliance,perseverance, self-fulfilment and service to the community.

INTERNATIONAL AWARD TODAY

INTERNATIONAL AWARD TODAY

60 National Award Authority members

Presence in over 90 countries Nearly 200,000 entrants each year Over 4 million participants to date World Fellowship endowment fund

60 National Award Authority members

Presence in over 90 countries Nearly 200,000 entrants each year Over 4 million participants to date World Fellowship endowment fund

All supported through the International

Secretariatin London

All supported through the International

Secretariatin London

The Young Canadians Challenge

Le Mérite International de la Jeunesse

(Francophone Africa)

The Crown Prince Award (Jordan)

The Presidents Award (South Africa)

The Congressional Award (USA)

The Young Canadians Challenge

Le Mérite International de la Jeunesse

(Francophone Africa)

The Crown Prince Award (Jordan)

The Presidents Award (South Africa)

The Congressional Award (USA)

The Kokosai Award (Japan)

The Hong Kong Award for Young People

The National Youth Achievement Award

(Singapore)

The Adikarsa Nugraha Cestita (Indonesia)

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

(Australia)

The Kokosai Award (Japan)

The Hong Kong Award for Young People

The National Youth Achievement Award

(Singapore)

The Adikarsa Nugraha Cestita (Indonesia)

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

(Australia)

OUR MISSIONOUR MISSION PROMOTE the Award to

young people

PROVIDE the Programme worldwide through appropriate organisations to as many young people as possible

PRESERVE the quality of the experience

PROMOTE the Award to young people

PROVIDE the Programme worldwide through appropriate organisations to as many young people as possible

PRESERVE the quality of the experience

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

Improvement of individuals by ability

Encourage perseverance and achievement

Non-competitive Participation is voluntary Freedom of choice Relevant to the changing needs of

young people No discrimination - open to all

Improvement of individuals by ability

Encourage perseverance and achievement

Non-competitive Participation is voluntary Freedom of choice Relevant to the changing needs of

young people No discrimination - open to all

OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLESOPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES Age range: 14-25 years

Balanced Programme of 4 sections

Age range: 14-25 years

Balanced Programme of 4 sections

Three levels

Bronze 6+ months

(age: 14+)

Silver 12+ months

(age: 15+)

Gold 18+ months

(age: 16+)

Three levels

Bronze 6+ months

(age: 14+)

Silver 12+ months

(age: 15+)

Gold 18+ months

(age: 16+)

PROGRAMME SECTIONSPROGRAMME SECTIONS

Service

Expeditions

Skills

Physical Recreation

Service

Expeditions

Skills

Physical Recreation

Residential Project (Gold level)

Residential Project (Gold level)

SERVICE SECTIONSERVICE SECTION

To encourage a sense of responsibility to the community

To encourage a sense of responsibility to the community

Youth at riskYouth at riskHealth

EducationHealth

Education

AIDS

AIDS

Leprosy

Leprosy

MalariaMalariaDrug Awareness

Drug Awareness

Environmental ProjectsEnvironmental Projects

Young Offenders

Young Offenders

Youth Enterpris

e

Youth Enterpris

eEMPOWERMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE

EMPOWERMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE

ISSUESISSUES

DISABILITY

EXPEDITIONS SECTIONEXPEDITIONS SECTION

To cultivate a spirit of adventure, discovery and teamwork with an understanding of the environment

To cultivate a spirit of adventure, discovery and teamwork with an understanding of the environment

SKILLS SECTIONSKILLS SECTION

To encourage the development of cultural, vocational or practical skills

To encourage the development of cultural, vocational or practical skills

PHYSICAL RECREATION SECTION

PHYSICAL RECREATION SECTION

To encourage improved performance and enjoyment of physical activity

To encourage improved performance and enjoyment of physical activity

RECOGNITIONRECOGNITION

THE ROYAL CONNECTIONTHE ROYAL CONNECTIONHRH The Duke of Edinburgh KGKT Founder, Chairman of the International Trustees & Forum

HRH The Prince Edward CVOInternational Trustee, Chairman of the International Council

HRH Princess RahmaInternational Trustee

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KGKT Founder, Chairman of the International Trustees & Forum

HRH The Prince Edward CVOInternational Trustee, Chairman of the International Council

HRH Princess RahmaInternational Trustee

ADULT INVOLVEMENTADULT INVOLVEMENT

SECRETS OF OUR SUCCESS

SECRETS OF OUR SUCCESS

Available to all and non political

National Programmes

Non-competitive

Voluntary participation

Flexible and adaptable

A balanced Programme

Available to all and non political

National Programmes

Non-competitive

Voluntary participation

Flexible and adaptable

A balanced Programme

ENJOYABLE AND FUNENJOYABLE AND FUN

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY?

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY?

“Le Mérite has changed my life for the better.

I learnt about myself, the problems of my community and

about life in general”

“Le Mérite has changed my life for the better.

I learnt about myself, the problems of my community and

about life in general”Olivier KouassiCôte d’Ivoire

Olivier KouassiCôte d’Ivoire

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY?

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY?

“Before participating in the Award I never in all my wildest dreams thought I would be capable of

handling such challenges. It is an experience which I will treasure for

the rest of my life”

“Before participating in the Award I never in all my wildest dreams thought I would be capable of

handling such challenges. It is an experience which I will treasure for

the rest of my life”

Young OffenderHong Kong

Young OffenderHong Kong

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY?

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY?

”The Award for me as a disabled person made me feel as good as an ‘able’ person. I now feel that I can participate in anything just

as much as anybody else”

”The Award for me as a disabled person made me feel as good as an ‘able’ person. I now feel that I can participate in anything just

as much as anybody else”

Carol Brill Republic of Ireland

Carol Brill Republic of Ireland

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY?

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY?

“I had many challenges to overcome in earning the Award but I had a lot of fun along the

way”

“I had many challenges to overcome in earning the Award but I had a lot of fun along the

way”

Jonas MelinCanadaJonas MelinCanada