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

Providing real-world learning to young people across Nepal through service, skill-building, physical activity, and outdoor adventure, because the best education happens beyond the classroom.

Vision

A Nepal where every young person can discover who they are, grow in confidence, and step into the world ready to lead.

Goal

Building a nationwide network of Award Centres, passionate Leaders and community partners, so no young person is left out, whatever their 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.

Bronze · Silver · Gold

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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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Silver

15+ · Usually 12 months. A deeper challenge for participants ready to extend commitment, independence and leadership.

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Gold

16+ · Usually 18 months. The highest level of the Award, combining long-term personal challenge with community impact and leadership.

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Our Projects

Turning vision into reach across Nepal

Young People Empowerment Programme (World Fellowship Funding)

A nationwide programme (2018–2021) that expanded access to the Award across Nepal, reaching over 8,000 young people through 21+ sub-projects focused on Access, Reach and Impact.

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CV19 Project — Extending the Reach of the Award to Juvenile Homes

A rehabilitation-focused initiative that supported 58 young people at Bal Sudhar Griha, Bhaktapur through mentoring, skill-building and Award activities from 2022 to 2024.

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Providing Access and Empowering Youth Living in Homes (Three Funds)

A multi-year initiative that reached 227 young people across 11 children’s homes and residential care centres in Nepal, well beyond its original target.

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Ujjwal Bhawishya – Bright Future Programme

A three-year programme (2026–2029) bringing the Award to 12 community schools in Modi Rural Municipality and preparing 720 students for life, leadership and service.

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