World Ready

Empowering Nepalese youth to become world ready

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Nepal helps young people aged 14–24 grow through service, skills, physical recreation and adventurous journeys.

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About DoEIA Nepal

A personal challenge, not a competition.

DoEIA Nepal is delivered by Saksham Yuwa Nepal as the National Award Operator. The Award supports young people to discover their potential through structured, non-formal learning outside the classroom.

Participants choose their own activities, set goals and are supported by trained Award Leaders and Award Centres across Nepal.

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Mission · Vision · Goal

Built for young people, led through experience

The Award gives young people a safe and flexible framework to find their purpose, passion and place in the world.

Mission

To make high-quality non-formal education accessible to young people in Nepal through service, skills, physical recreation and adventurous journeys.

Vision

A Nepal where every young person can find their purpose, build confidence and become world ready.

Goal

To grow a strong network of Award Centres, trained Award Leaders and community partners so more young people can participate regardless of background or ability.

Our Values

Inclusive, youth-led and community-minded

Inclusive

Open to young people aged 14–24 regardless of gender, background, ability or location.

Non-competitive

Participants challenge themselves, set personal goals and grow at their own pace.

Youth-led

Young people choose activities that match their interests, strengths and future ambitions.

Community-minded

The Award builds service, leadership and responsibility through real contribution to communities.

The Award Framework

Five sections that build confidence for life

Skills

Develop practical, creative or personal skills through regular commitment.

Physical Recreation

Improve health, fitness and wellbeing through a chosen physical activity.

Voluntary Service

Give time to support people, communities and causes that matter.

Adventurous Journey

Plan, train and complete a team journey that builds resilience and teamwork.

Gold Residential Project

Gold participants complete a shared residential experience away from home to build independence and teamwork.

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Bronze

14+ · Usually 6 months. The starting point for young people to build confidence through service, skills, physical recreation and an adventurous journey.

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