The Award near me

The Award in Benin started in 1990. The Programme in Benin focuses on young people in rural communities and has approximately 13,000 participants.

The Award was introduced to Cameroon in 1988, thanks to CONFEJES, the Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers of French Speaking Countries.

Côte d'Ivoire has been running the Award since 1990. Many participants are ex-combatants and young victims of the civil war. It is run by the Ministry for Youth & Sports.

The Award in Ethiopia is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Ethiopia, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award was introduced in Ghana in 1967. Since its introduction, successive Heads of State have acted as Chief Patrons and more than 180,000 young Ghanaians have participated in the Award. It has challenged and equipped many more with the skills and experiences they need as individuals to succeed in life, bringing together practical experiences and life skills to create committed global citizens and equipping young people for life. The ambition of the Award in Ghana is to grow its participation rate from 0.1% to 2% of Ghana’s youth population by 2020.

The President’s Award-Kenya (PA-K) is an exciting self-development and character building programme available to all young people across the country. The Programme supports young people to contribute meaningfully to community, national and global development priorities. Currently the Award is delivered in learning Institutions, Prisons, Borstal/Correctional centers, youth groups, faith based organisations, uniformed disciplines as well to individual young people. The Programme also focuses on integrating categories of young persons with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities into society. It was launched in Kenya in 1966 by the Founding Father of the Nation, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, being the Patron. The Award is a member of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association and registered as a State Corporation in Kenya.

The Award Programme in Lesotho is known as the Prince Mohato Award Scheme. It was adopted through Fr. Tobias Seeiso Mariti of Oblate Mary Immaculate (OMI) and officially launched on 4th October 1976 by Her Majesty Queen Mamohato Bereng Seeiso and named it after His Majesty King Letsie III who was Prince Mohato Bereng Seeiso then, He later became the Patron. The Prince Mohato Award Scheme operates with the aim of building young people’s character. This is to enable them to become responsible citizens in their communities and to Basotho society at large. The Programme has been able to nurture young people who have become leaders and innovators and are making significant contributions to the country.

Madagascar began operating the Award in the mid 1990s. There are currently around 6,000 participants.

The Award in Malawi is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Malawi, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award started in 1966 in Mauritius. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is the Licence Holder and the Patron is HE The President of the Republic. Participation is free and open to all young people of the Republic. Adult Volunteers are trained, free of charge, to be Leaders and Supervisors and Assessors.

The Award in Morocco is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Morocco, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Namibia is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Namibia, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (The Award) was introduced to Nigeria in the 1970s when it was referred to as The Nigerian National Youth Award (NNYA). However in 2014, the Award in Nigeria was revamped and now operates under the name The International Award for Young People Nigeria. Through participating in the Award, Thousands of young Nigerians are stepping outside their comfort zone and become positive agents of change, both for themselves and their wider communities.  It allows them to develop the skills they need to step confidently into the world of today and tomorrow. Since 2014, more than 5,000 14-24 year olds participate in the Award every year and our ambition is that every young Nigerian has the opportunity to get involved.

The Award in Rwanda is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Rwanda, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Seychelles formerly known as The President’s Award Programme was re-launched in the country in the year 2000 and is licensed by the IAF to operate the Award Programme in its location. As a National Award Operator the DofE Seychelles is embedded in government and has an eleven member governance Board of trustees Chaired by The Principal Secretary for Youth and Sports Department in the Designated Minister’s Office. The National Secretariat is situated in the middle of Victoria, the capital city and is comprised of five Youth workers inclusive of the National Director.  DofE Seychelles is actively striving to push the development of young people and the national development strategy further forward through our non-formal education tool that is the Award programme. Currently DofE Seychelles is the IC representative of the Indian Ocean Sub-Region.

The President's Award for Youth Empowerment The Award in South Africa is known as The President's Award for Youth Empowerment and in 2018 celebrated its 35th Anniversary operating in South Africa. Nelson Mandela was the Founding Patron-in-Chief; President Cyril Ramaphosa is the Patron-in Chief and Archbishop Desmond Tutu is Patron since 1983. There are more than 55,000 active participants in South Africa. The Award is delivered through Independent and Government Schools, Tertiary Institutions, Residential Youth Care Facilities, Correctional Centres, Secure Care Centres, Community Based Organisations, Faith Based Organisations and is also available to individuals.

St. Helena is a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean. We have a population of about 4500 people with an amount of roughly 366 young people between the age of 14 and 24. Our committee consists of a very small group of people who are committed to and passionate about the well being and positivity of the young people of our island.

The Award in Sudan is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Sudan, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Tanzania is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Tanzania, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

To quote Sir Winston Churchill, “For magnificence, for variety of form and colour, for profusion of brilliant life…Uganda truly is the Pearl of Africa”. The country is located astride the equator between the two arms of the great African Rift Valley and between the Elgon Mountains to the East and The Rwenzori – Mountains of the Moon to the West. It is bordered by Kenya to the East, Tanzania to the South, Rwanda to the South West, Democratic Republic of Congo to the West and South Sudan to the North. Uganda is a country of diversities and unique landscape. It’s conducive business and social culture make it one of the preferred destinations for many international visitors. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Uganda was launched in 1995 under the title ‘Source of the Nile Award’, the programme has grown to be delivered in the Central, Midwest, Eastern and Northern regions of Uganda reach 22 of the 134 Districts and Impacting on the lives of over 100,000 young people. The programme is delivered in Public and Private schools, higher Institutions of learning and through partner Youth Focused Organisations.

The Award in Zambia is called The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Zambia is supported by the Ministry of Sports, Youth and Child Development and the Ministry of Education.

The Award in Zimbabwe is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Zimbabwe, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award was introduced to Antigua and Barbuda in the 1970s, but became dormant during the late 80s. In the 1990s it was resurrected by the Defence Force. The re-established National Award Authority became a member of the Association in 2000.

The Award in Argentina is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Argentina, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award was restarted in the Bahamas in 1987 but changed its name to The Governor General's Youth Award in 1996. The Award is delivered via 43 units, including eight Bahamian family islands. Since the Award was reintroduced in the Bahamas, more than 8,000 young people have taken up the challenge.

The Award was introduced in Barbados in 1963, through the Council for Voluntary Social Services. The Barbados Award hosted the 8th International Forum in 2003, which coincided with its 40th anniversary. Barbados will host the Caribbean Award Sub-regional Council (CASC) Adventurous Journey in 2013. You can find all the forms in the Resources section of the website.

In 1967 the Award was launched in Bermuda. The programme was adopted by the school system in 1975 and has flourished there with around 20% of the student population participating. The Award is run through nine operators.

The Award in Bolivia is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Bolivia, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award started in Canada in 1963 and currently over 50,000 young Canadians are actively enrolled. The Award operates in all 10 Provinces and 3 Territories and strives to provide a programme that any young Canadian can do, regardless of socio, economic or physical circumstance. Since its inception in Canada, over 500,000 Canadians have been motivated to participate in the Award.

The Award arrived in the Cayman Islands in 1968, when a pilot programme was launched in the Girls' Brigade.

The Award in Chile is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Chile, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Colombia is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Colombia, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Costa Rica is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Costa Rica, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award has been in existence in Dominica for over 30 years. Over the past six years, the Award structure has grown, and the National Award Authority is now a registered Non-Governmental Organisation.

The Award in Ecuador is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Ecuador, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in El Salvador is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in El Salvador, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award Programme in Grenada is small, but well-established, having been in existence for nearly 50 years. It launched in 1959, only three years after the Award in the UK.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Jamaica became a National Award Operator and full member of the Association in 2000. The Award has been introduced into all secondary schools in the country, with the support of the government.

The Award in Mexico is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Mexico, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Panama is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Panama, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Peru is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Peru, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award Programme was started in 1968 by the Principal of the St Mary's College, Brother Marcus O' Donovan, who was the first Chairman. The Award currently operates in 15 Award unit groups.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, St. Vincent and the Grenadines is an NGO. The Award Programme in St Vincent and the Grenadines started in 1972. The National Award Authority (SVG) is responsible for the programme in SVG which can be delivered through schools, uniformed and non-uniformed organisations, employers, social clubs, prisons, religious organisations, sports club and other organisations. Presently most of our participants are through Cadets, Girl Guides, Scouts and a small group of independents.

SVG hosted the first ever CASC Adventurous Journey in the Caribbean in 1980 since then hosted the following CASC and IGAT as follows; 1981, 1983, 1986, 1987 (IGAT), 1993, 2003, 2014

Since its thousands of young people have completed their award and many leaders have been involved in the programme. We are on a drive to expand the programme to young people in schools and non uniformed organisations and reach many at risk youths.

The Award began in Trinidad and Tobago in 1964 with a pilot project with the members of the Cadet Force. The President's Award is a member of the Caribbean Award Scheme Council and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2014.

Young people have been participating in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in the United States of America (USA) since 2006. With over 43 million young people in the USA between the ages of 14 – 24 years old, the potential reach and impact of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award programme is extensive. The ambition of the Award in the USA is to reach 500,000 young people, one percent of the population of young people in the USA, by the year 2026. In order to meet our goal and transform the lives of young people across the USA, we aim to form collaborative partnerships with established youth organisations. We will engage with dedicated and highly skilled volunteers and we will work with the strategic support of individual and corporate stakeholders. If you are interested in delivering the Award in the USA, or supporting us to expand the Award to more young people, please contact us on the details below

The Award was introduced in Australia by Sir Adrian Curlewis in 1959. Australia became a member of the International Forum in 1961, and Sri Curlewis was appointed National Coordinator of the Award in Australia by HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1962. Australia was a founding member of the International Award Association in 1988 (the inaugural meeting being held in Brisbane), makes Australia the oldest Award operator outside the UK. The National Award Operator in a non-government organisation that licences an organisation in each state and territory to management the Award locally.

The Award in Australia is privileged to receive patronage of the Governor General of Australia, and currently operates in all eight States and Territories with over 300,000 young Australians completing their Award since 1959.

The Award continues to grow and gain popularity in Australia as the NAO continues to develop strategic partnerships within the Sport, Tertirary Education and Employment sectors, launching their Duke of Ed Employer project and Duke4Sport Programme in 2017 and 2018 respectively. These initiatives have contributed significantly to raising the profile of the Award in Australia.

Since inception in 1959, over 775,000 young Australians have participated in the Award. The NAO has also fully funded over 4,000 disadvantaged youth to take part in the Award to date. As of 2018, the most popular activities for Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skill and Adventurous Journey were: Library Assistance, Soccer, Cooking and Trailing Hiking, respectively.

Approximately 26,000 young people register to do the Award each year, and Australia hopes to double this number by 2023. Today, approximately 800,000 young Australians have completed their Award.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Foundation Bangladesh is an initiative of six national and multinational organizations to bring the world’s leading youth achievement Award, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award” to Bangladesh. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Foundation Bangladesh is a non-profit organization that administers the Award in Bangladesh. On 20 August 2008, the former British High Commissioner to Bangladesh HE Mr. Stephen Evans initiated the programme in Dhaka for the students of 12 leading educational institutions. Within the first month 460 students enrolled in the Award and started their journey towards exploring a better self. Since the inception more than 23000 students from institutions across Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Sylhet have enrolled for the Award. To date, over 2,000 young Bangladeshis have achieved an Award. The NAO celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2019 and was attended by the Md. Zahid Ahsan Russel MP, State Minister, Ministry of Youth and Sports and the International Award Foundation’s Secretary General John May.

The NAO proudly partners with a range of schools, uniformed organisations NGOs and universities to deliver the Award, including the nation’s most prestigious university—the University of Dhaka. There are approximately 900 adult volunteers supporting to deliver the Award from over 90 licensed Award Centres in Bangladesh.

There is over 2,000 young people actively taking on an Award challenge at any time in Bangladesh, with a similar number of new Award participants enrolling annually. In 2018, 1,936 Awards were gained across bronze, silver and gold.

The Award in Brunei is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Brunei, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Cambodia is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Cambodia, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in mainland China has been operating since 1985, initially with the support from the All China Youth Federation. Since then, the Award has grown steadily delivered to more and more young people in China. To meet the growing demand of Chinese speaking young people wanting to undertake the Award, a National Award Operator (NAO), The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – China (officially registered as Beijing Intaward International Culture Development Company Limited), was established in 2019, operating as a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE).

In 2020, China will be hosting a series of high-profile events to celebrate the launch of the new entity and the success of the Award and the achievements of young people in China.

Currently in China, there are over 2,200 young people participating in the Award supported by over 70 licenced Award Centres and is working hard to see the Award become available for all young people in China.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Fiji was established in 1988 and is currently operated by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The NAO support approximately 800 young Fijians to take on the Award each year with over 1,000 active participants at any time.

The Ministry has four Divisional Offices for Central and Eastern (Suva), Western (Lautoka) and Northern (Labasa), providing young people access to the Award around the country, and as of 2019 there are 74 Award Centres spread throughout the islands.

The NAO is proudly increasing the number of at-risk youths who are able to access the Award by partnering with diverse delivery partners, such as the Natokowaqa Pygmies Youth Club, which was made possible through the IAF’s Three Funds Special Projects grants scheme. ‘Pygmies was formed by two reformed prisoners who are passionate about helping transform problem youth so that they can buid their capacities to create pathways for self-employment and a better life. Over 35 young people have completed their Award through Pygmies since the initiative started.

The Hong Kong Award for Young People (HKAYP), formally known as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, is one of the most established youth development programmes in Hong Kong and has developed a strong reputation for success since it was established in 1961. The AYP operates as a registered NGO in Hong Kong and with its unique international principles, cultivates youngsters with perseverance and the spirit of self-challenge and development.

HKAYP is honoured to have the Chief Executive of HKSAR as the Patron of the Award in Hong Kong and is supported by the government and a diverse Award Council who are engaged, passionate and committed to seeing the Award continue to thrive in Hong Kong.

In 2021, Hong Kong will celebrate it’s 60th year of success and is currently developing the world’s largest Duke of Edinburgh Training Centre in Taipo. Each year AYP hosts a range of exciting events, such as the Rogaine Challenge, Charity Golf Day and international exchange programmes.

In 2018 there were over 5,400 young people who started their Awards from over 700 different organisations, including schools, correctional facilities, universities, uniform groups and other youth community groups.

The Award Programme was introduced in India in 1962 with a view to encouraging young people in the country to achieve their full growth potential within the framework of Indian society, to improve their moral, social and intellectual well-being, to ‘Equip them for Life’. In 1966 it was taken up by the Indian Public Schools Conference, when a number of schools made a start with the Programme. Currently students from over 240 institutions all over India participate in the Award Programme. The focus of the Award was renewed with the establishment of The Award Programme Foundation, a Public Charitable Trust registered in Bombay, in 1989 to function as the cradle organization for the Programme. A National Constitution was adopted on 1st March 1994. In 2012, following the One Award Alliance, the Zones were disbanded and the Award Programme is now being brought to the young people of India through an integrated delivery mechanism.

As of 2019, over 100,000 young people have successfully gained their Awards. The Indian Award, now known as the International Award for Young People, India (IAYP) is a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) with support from the corporate sector. It is a full member of the The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association. More than 30,000 participants are currently undertaking the Programme in India.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award has a long and rich history in Indonesia and has been known under several different names, such as Adinugerah Internasional and IAYP Indonesia. Since it was first established in 1993, the Award has challenged, inspired and helped develop over 10,000 young people in Indonesia. In 2019, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Indonesia (registered as PT DOE Intaward Indonesia), was established as a National Award Operator (NAO) to better service and support the Award in Indonesia.

PT DOE Intaward Indonesia operates as a social franchise working to challenge young Indonesians to dream big, celebrate their achievements and make a difference in their world. It aims to bring as many young people as possible to undertake their Award regardless of their ethnicity, race, religion and ability. The NAO is governed by a very engaged and diverse board of directors and advisors and has a highly skilled team of staff to support delivery partners in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. Indonesia has been successful in increasing access to the Award in implementing projects to reach some of the most marginalised and at-risk young people in the country.

In 2018, over 1600 young people participated in the Award, delivered by 25 different organisations including schools, NGOs and uniform groups. This number is rapidly growing to reach more and more young people in Indonesia.

The Award in Japan is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Japan, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Laos is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Laos, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The International Award for Young People Association of Macau SAR China (MAYP), was introduced in 2002. In the past, thanks to the care and support of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government and enthusiasts, schools and parents from all walks of life, 30 executive offices have been set up. Over the years, the cumulative number of participants has exceeded 3,900, from several primary schools, secondary schools and junior colleges, and youth service organisations.

The Association has organized more than 20 volunteer trainings and special series of activities each year in the area of patriotic education. They have helped organise activities such as the Summer Camp for the Small Soldiers and the Chinese People's Livelihood, to strengthen the awareness and understanding of young people in the motherland. They have also aided middle school students and university students in interacting with young people from other countries in the field, sending representatives to attend the Asia-Pacific and international conferences of the International Reward Program Association.

The Award was first introduced to Malaysia in 1991 and is currently delivered through two mechanisms:   1)National Award Operator (NAO), the Rakan Muda Development Division of the National Department of Youth and Sports Malaysia (known locally as the Anugerah Remaja Perdana Rakan Muda). The Malaysian NAO represents one of the association's A11 largest operators with almost 20,000 young people starting their Awards in 2018 from across 650 delivery units, including schools, universities and community organisations. The NAO has been successful in implementing special projects, reaching some of the most marginalised and at-risk young people in the country. For more information about the NAO, please see the Ministry of Youth and Sport’s website here: http://www.kbs.gov.my/     2)Independent Award Centres (IACs), predominantly English speaking International Schools, who are directly licensed by the Foundation. If you are an International School or organisation based in Malaysia and would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Delivering section of the website. For further information please contact [email protected].

The Award in Mongolia is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Mongolia, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Myanmar is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Myanmar, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award has been operating in Nepal since 2010 under the National Award Operator (NAO) represented by Saksham Yuwa Nepal (SYN). There are more than 60 Award Units including schools, universities and youth organisations. The Award in Nepal has grown steadily since inception and strives to expand access to all corners of Nepal. There are currently just under 3000 Active Award participants in Nepal and the number of Award Centres has double since the National Award Operator was established.

A major focus for the NAO has been increasing access for at-risk and marginalised young people in Nepal. Through generous World Fellowship grants and successful Three Funds Applications the NAO has started to realise this ambition while maintaining a healthy financial position. Currently, over 3% of participants come from marginalised or at-risk backgrounds. The NAO has also been very active positioning the Award for 21st century participants through implementing the Online Record Book (ORB). Nepal is one of the early adopters of ORB in the Asia Pacific region and consider further expansion to all Award Centres to be a critical part of their strategy to increasing growth, strengthening financial sustainability and improving quality.

The Award has been running in New Zealand since 1963. On 19 July 1963, the Governor-General, Sir Bernard Fergusson, held the inaugural meeting of the National Council of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in New Zealand at Government House in Wellington, when a Constitution for The Award in New Zealand was adopted.

Known as The Young New Zealander’s Challenge from 2001 to 2009, the Award has been referred to as The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award since 2009.

With the passing of Sir Edmund Hillary in 2008, the New Zealand Government invited the Award to consider a name change to incorporate the Hillary name. The name reflects the significant achievements of both HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and Sir Edmund Hillary, one of New Zealand’s great adventurers.

There are approximately 8000 registrations annually and 22,000 young people engaged at any one time in the Award in New Zealand.

The late Mr. Mohammad Ali RangoonwAla brought this unique programme to Pakistan in 1987 with a vision of empowering young people to take control of their future by developing the life skills and confidience needed for success The late Hakim Mohammad Saeed remained its Chairman for 10 years. Today, the Award is available in Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore and Quetta and in many other cities.

The National Award Authority is based in Karachi with Zonal Offices in Peshawar, Lahore and Quetta. National participation in the Award in Pakistan now exceeds 12,000. As of 2019, there are 67 Award Centres across the country and over 2,000 new particpants registering to do the Award each year.

The Award in Philippines is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Philippines, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Singapore is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Singapore, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The International Award for Young People Korea was introduced in the Republic of Korea in 2008 by the Korea Youth Services Centre, having celebrated their 10th anniversary in December 2018. In 2010 the Korea Youth Work Agency was established (a merger of the Korea Youth Centres). The Award is currently supported under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.

There are currently 1,000 operating units, including schools and universities and more than 6,000 young people have completed their Award so far. The Award in the Republic of Korea is also delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If you are an English speaking International School in the Republic of Korea and would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Delivering section of the website.

National Youth Award Authority Sri Lanka launched in 1981 and re-constituted as National Youth Award Division of the National Youth Service Council win 2014. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is offered across all 9 Provinces and 25 Districts in the island. Today, there are over 100 licensed Award Centres supporting young Sri Lankas to take on the Award. There are approximately 2000 active participants at any time and over 500 young people complete a Bronze, Gold or Silver Award each year. The NAO is committed to promoting reconciliation among the various communities in Sri Lanka and are actively expanding reach to minority and remote communities. The has also developed projects with key partners to provide more access to the Award for young people with disabilities. The Award in Sri Lanka is also delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If you are an International School or organisation based in Sri Lanka and would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Delivering section of the website. For further information please contact

The Award in Taiwan is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Taiwan, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Thailand is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Thailand, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Vietname is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Vietnam, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Austria is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Austria, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

Bahrain

The Award in Belgium is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Belgium, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Cyprus is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Cyprus, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in the Czech Republic was introduced in 1995. It was introduced by Lady Abrahams, a golf champion of Czechoslovakia. They are registered as an NGO and are licensed by The Foundation to manage and deliver the Award across the Czech Republic.

Each year more than 4,500 young people actively participate in the Award across the country. The Award is delivered in more than 200 organisations, which are a mixture of government schools, independent schools, Open Award Centres and universities.

The Award in Denmark is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Denmark, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Egypt is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Egypt, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Estonia is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Estonia, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award was introduced to Finland in 1999 and in Finland is known as Avartti. In 2012 an independent foundation was created to manage and deliver the Award across Finland, and they have been licensed by The Foundation to do so.

The Award in Finland receives support from the Ministry of Education and Culture, who first introduced the Award to Finland in 1999. Each year around 350 young people actively participant in the Award, with around 60 completing and achieving their Award. In 2018 there 33 Award Centres which are a mixture of Open Award Centres, religious community groups & sporting clubs.

Finland is the only Nordic country that has a National Award Operator!

The Award in France is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in France, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Georgia is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Georgia, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award was first introduced to Germany in 1993, and the current operator was established in 1994. They are registered as an NGO and are licenced by The Foundation to manage and deliver the Award across Germany. The Award in Germany does not currently have a patron, so many Award ceremonies are attended by local dignitaries.

Each year around 1,500 young people actively participant in the Award, with over 1,000 completing and achieving their Award. In 2018 the Award was delivered across in over 90 centres, which are a mixture of government schools, independent schools and voluntary youth organisations.

Kurt Hahn, one of the founders of the Award with His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, was from Germany and his school Schule Schloss Salem delivers the Award today!

The Award in Gibraltar was introduced in 1971 and became a full member of the Association in 1988. The Patron of the Award in Gibraltar is His Excellency The Governor Vice Admiral Sir David Steel KBE DL.   A Board of Trustees has responsibility for the Award in Gibraltar; which operates as a National Award Operator (NAO), licensed by the International Award Foundation. Delivery of the Award in Gibraltar is undertaken by Operators sub-licensed by the NAO.   Each year more than 100 young people actively participate in the Award.  

The Award in Greece is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Greece, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected].

The Award in Hungary is delivered by the licensed organisations, known as Independent Award Centres (IACs), listed below. If your organisation would like to deliver the Award, you can find detailed information about becoming an IAC in the Deliver section of the website. For all Award enquiries in Hungary, please contact your Operations team member listed below via [email protected]ard.org.

Gaisce is a self-development programme for young people between the ages of 15-25, which is proven* to enhance confidence and wellbeing through participation in personal, physical, community and team challenges. It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and realise their potential.

Gaisce enjoys a collaborative partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation. Although not a licensee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, Gaisce is recognised as a partner with the Award’s worldwide Association. By agreement between Gaisce and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a reciprocal recognition is given to the Awards at each level (Bronze, Silver and Gold) across Ireland, the UK and the international network of Award Operators licensed to deliver the Award.

Under the Joint Award Initiative, young people in Northern Ireland who fulfil the requirements of the Award framework at any level can choose to receive an International Award, a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or a Gaisce – The President’s Award.

Gaisce celebrates the individuality of each participant and ensures that, while there are many pathways to achieving a Gaisce Award, each Gaisce journey is as unique and expansive as the individual young person determines, and all Awards are equally recognised. (https://www.gaisce.ie/research-impact-gaisce-participation/)

The Award was first introduced to Israel in 1986. The Award is are registered as a NGO and are licenced by The Foundation to manage and deliver the Award across Israel. They have been recognised as a national youth organisation by the Ministry of Education since 2015.

The Award in Israel does not current have a patron, but their Gold Award ceremonies are often held at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv with the attendance of the Ambassador.