The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – World’s leading youth achievement award

"Empowering young people to discover their potential"

Shaping tomorrow's leaders through today's challenges

Discover your abilities, redefine your limits

Beyond the classroom!!!

How do we spend our leisure time mostly? Travelling, reading books, dancing, singing, painting, writing, volunteering, following our favourite hobbies like martial arts, playing musical instruments, writing poetry and many more. Sometimes we even stay without doing anything. But imagine, what if we were awarded for just spending our leisure time wisely? It would be amazing right? This imagination can be turned into reality by being a part of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award.

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is a global platform where individuals (14-24 age group) can participate regardless of any gender, background or ability. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DoEIA) in Nepal promotes overall development through personalised non-competitive activities. It encourages young people to use their free time productively, nurturing physical, mental, and spiritual growth without focusing on material rewards. Not all learning happens inside the classroom. Some of the most valuable lessons come from stepping out of your comfort zone, embracing new challenges, and experiencing the world firsthand.

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Empowering Youth
Transforming Future

Who Are We

ABOUT US

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award-Nepal empowers young people to discover their potential through challenges in service, skills, physical recreation, and adventurous journeys. Guided by global standards, the Award fosters personal growth, resilience, and leadership, creating confident and responsible individuals ready to make a difference.

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Our Values

Values

YOUTH FOCUSED

we are youth focused organisation supporting opportunities for young people in the field of volunteerism, physical fit programs for youth, skills for life and adventurous journey.

Values

IMPACT DRIVEN

We are impact driven on young people and communities through the award delivery program and enrich the experiences of the youth achieved with the support of the Award Centers.

Values

INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSIFICATION

We welcome the diverse set of people blending in multi-ethnic cultural settings including under-privileged individuals through the diversification of the geographical reach.

Values

GOOD GOVERNANCE

We deeply value transparency in all our activities and internal office functionalities, upholding the highest ethical standards and creating accountability at every level of our organization.

"Empwering Youth, Transforming Future"

Our Projects

Providing Access and Empowering Youth Living in Residential Homes (3 Funds)

Launched in 2019, the Three Fund Grant: Providing Access and Empowering Youth Living in Homes is a transformative three-year initiative aimed at empowering young people from marginalized backgrounds, with a focus on those in residential care settings. Initially piloted in partnership with the Early Childhood Development Center and Nepal Youth Foundation, the project has evolved to collaborate with SOS Children's Villages Nepal. Currently, the initiative works with all nine SOS Children's Villages across Nepal, creating pathways to educational and personal development for underprivileged youth. By addressing immediate needs and equipping participants with skills for long-term personal and professional growth, the project empowers youth to build sustainable and brighter futures.

Engaging Nepal Scouts in Award Program (ISP)

Launched in 2017, the Engaging Nepal Scouts in the Award Programme (ISP) aimed to involve 1,500 Scouts aged 14-24 in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award by the end of the project. While the initiative marked a significant step toward integrating the Award with Scouting in Nepal, progress faced challenges due to internal leadership changes within Nepal Scouts, resource constraints, and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these hurdles, the project remains a cornerstone for fostering youth engagement and development, with ongoing efforts to achieve its vision.

Young People Empowerment Program (WF FUND)

Launched in 2018 as a three-year initiative, the Young People Empowerment Programme aims to provide youth from marginalized backgrounds with access to opportunities, expanding beyond traditional Award Centers to ensure broader participation. In its second year, the programme supported 21 impactful projects, empowering young people with essential resources and opportunities for growth. Currently, the initiative sponsors two community schools—Shree Shringery Community School and Shree Sisnery Secondary School—and CWIN Balika Peace Home, focusing on infrastructure development and engagement support.

Extending the reach of the Award to juvenile Homes (Covid-19 Relief Fund)

Officially launched in 2021 under the COVID-19 Relief Fund: Extending the Reach of the Award to Prisons, this 24-month initiative aimed to provide young residents in prisons with access to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The project focuses on engaging youth from marginalized backgrounds, offering opportunities for personal development, skill-building, and community service. In partnership with UCEP Nepal, the project sponsors 27 delinquents from Bal Sudhar Griha, Bhaktapur. Over six months, participants engage in activities aligned with the Award’s Bronze level requirements, fostering growth and resilience in challenging environments. This initiative demonstrates the Award's commitment to empowering all young people, regardless of their circumstances.

Mission

Vision

Goal

Our Mission is to develop partnerships and relationships with organisations across Nepal that share our Vision to deliver the Award to all the youth of Nepal. We will do this strategically and creatively through schools, NGOs, INGOs, businesses and corporations, Government agencies, and more, while using these relationships to assist marginalised youth to participate in the Award as 10% of the whole.

By 2028 DoEIA Nepal will be the premier movement for enhancing analytical and critical mindset among young people fostering adaptability, resilience, effective communication and empowering individuals for personal and social development through the five frameworks of DoEIA reaching 10,000 youth between the age of 14-24 creating network effect in all 7 provinces.

Goal 1:

Expand the award centres in all seven provinces reaching 10,000 youth through strategic partnership with the Expand the award centres in all seven provinces reaching 10,000 youth through strategic partnership with the government bodies alongside like-minded organisations alongside like-minded organisations creating operational sustainability of the program being creating operational sustainability of the program being delivered. This will be achieved through two key strategies delivered. This will be achieved through two key strategic priorities: Growth Financial Sustainability.

Goal 2:

Enrich the quality of the office to increase sustain support and assure quality in the implementation by enhancing the technical abilities of the employee through tailored training. The goal is achieved through the three key strategic priorities: HR – Internal Office Governance Quality Assurance.

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Be a part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Nepal! Whether you want to become an Award Center, inspire young minds as an Award Leader, or embark on a life-changing journey as an Award Participant, we welcome you to our global community. Fill out the form below to start your adventure!

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Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh

“When the first trial of the Award was launched in 1956, no one had any idea quite what would happen. In the event, it was an instant success, and the Award has been growing and expanding worldwide ever since."

Devraj Ghimire

National Chair, The Duke of Edinburgh International Award

“This Award isn't just a program; it's a life-changing journey that shapes young minds and builds resilient leaders.Through the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, we witness the transformative power of challenge, commitment, and community service. Our participants emerge as confident, skilled, and compassionate individuals ready to make a difference in the world. We are proud to support a program that empowers youth to discover their potential and make meaningful contributions to society.”