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International Award for Young People

Award is well known self development programme. It is open to all young people between ages 14 and 25, regardless of their abilities, background, sex or religion.

Programme suggests to take individual challenges and encourages young people to dedicate their leisure time for exciting, creative and pleasant activities.

The International Award is a self-development programme for all young people between the ages of 14 and 25. It aims to give them the tools to become healthy, happy individuals, who contribute to their communities as active citizens. Most importantly of all, it is fun!

 

The Award was launched in the UK as The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, in 1956. Since then, its universal appeal has ensured its rapid spread around the world. We now have a presence in 126 countries, and had 700,000 participants in 2006. Our goal is to reach one million by the end of the decade. It is a programme for all young people, regardless of their background or circumstances.

 

There are three levels in which you can participate:


BRONZE for those over 14. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 6 months

SILVER for those over 15. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 12 months

GOLD for those over 16. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 18 months

 

To gain an Award, all four sections (plus an additional requirement of a Residential Project at Gold Level) must be tackled for the specified minimum period of time. To gain an Award, all four sections (plus an additional requirement of a Residential Project at Gold Level) must be tackled for the specified minimum period of time.

SERVICE

 

To encourage a sense of responsibility to the community through:

  • community service projects
  • conservation work
  • voluntary service in hospitals or community homes
  • or more specialised training such as lifesaving, first aid or rescue services

SKILLS

The aim is to encourage the development of personal interests and learn practical skills. There are over 200 hobby and vocational skills from which you can choose.

 

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

(Gold Level only). Intended to broaden your experience through living and working with others (who are not your everyday companions) over a period of five consecutive days.

 

The Ten Key Principles of „The International Award for Young People“:

Non-Competitive: The Award is a personal challenge and not a competition against others. Each participant's programme is tailor-made to reflect the individual starting point, abilities and interests.

Available to All: With a commitment to equal opportunities, the Award Programme is available to all young people who choose to take up its challenge.

Voluntary: Young people make a free choice to enter the programme and commit their own time to undertake the activities.

Flexible: Young people design their own programme, which can be geared to their choice and personal circumstances and also to local provision. They may enter for whichever level of Award best suits them, and may take as long as they wish to complete an Award.

Balanced: By choosing activities in each of four different Sections (five at Gold), participants undertake a balanced and wide ranging programme.

Progressive: At each level, the Award Programme demands more time and an increasing degree of commitment and responsibility from the participant.

Achievement Focused: Before starting an activity, young people are encouraged to set their own goals. If they aim for those goals and show improvement, they will achieve their Award.

Marathon, not a Sprint: The Award demands persistence and commitment and cannot be completed in a short burst of enthusiasm. Participants may want to continue with activities beyond the minimum time requirements set out for each level of the Award.

Personal Development: The Award is a programme of personal and social development. The value to young people is dependent on personal commitment, the learning process and the quality of the experience.

Enjoyable: Young people and helpers should find participation enjoyable and satisfying.