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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Programme
About Us
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning, which challenges young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements and make a difference in their world. It operates in more than 130 countries, helping to inspire millions of young people. Currently more than 1 million young people doing their Award around the world. The Award was founded by His Royal Highness Late Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT in 1956.The Programme was launched in Mauritius in 1966 and in Rodrigues in 1989.
The Patron of the Award is His excellency The President of the Republic of Mauritius. The Award is delivered via licensed National Award Operators. In the Republic of Mauritius, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation is licensed as the National Award Operator of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The Programme is, herein, known as The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Mauritius
In Rodrigues the programme is under the Commission for Youth of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly who is sub licenced to operate the programme. Delivered by Youth Officers in Colleges/institutions, youth organisations, regions and in Youth Centres
Benefit the Award:
- Taking part in the Award requires commitment, hence doing the Award is a personal challenge for young people, it pushes them to their limits
- Through the Award, young people make a positive impact on the lives of others through community service
- They learn valuable and social skills for career development
- They are engaged in charitable and community causes and environmental projects
- They improve their physical fitness, mental health and well-being
- Improved employability
Getting Started
Doing the Award is a personal challenge; it will push you to your limits and recognize and celebrate your achievements. Taking part in the Award requires commitment over time but it will give you the opportunity to develop the wider ‘soft’- or universal skills which help ensure you are ready for the world. As an Award participant you will:
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- Design your own Award
- Set your own goals and record your progress
- Make a positive impact on the lives of others through community service
- Learn valuable practical and social skills for career development
- Connect with other Award participants at home and abroad
How to get started:
- Enrolment or registration in the Award commences by mutual agreement between the participant and the Award Office. This agreement is most commonly marked by filling the required Award Participation Form and returning same duly signed to the Youth Officer or Award leader in any Youth Centre.
- Only activities undertaken after a young person has been registered can count towards their Award – the Youth Officer/Award leader and participant therefore must discuss and agree the start date that a participant has all of their activities and commitment recognized.
- Determine what level is right for you: The Award is divided into three levels; depending on your age and experience, you may choose to start with Bronze and work your way up, or jump straight to Silver or Gold. Your Youth Officer/Award leader will be able to explain more about the three levels and their requirements
- There is no registration fee to be paid
- Plan your Award: Once you have registered, your Youth Officer/Award leader will help you plan your programme of activities. You will have to keep track of your activities in a Log book or on an Online Record Book
- For any additional information, Officers at any Youth Centre may be contacted