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.
World Ready
About DoEIA Nepal
A national movement helping young people discover potential, build resilience and become World Ready.
Our Story
Global standards, local youth impact
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award began in 1956 and has grown into a global non-formal education framework. In Nepal, Saksham Yuwa Nepal delivers the Award as the National Award Operator.
The programme is open to young people aged 14–24. It encourages them to use their time productively, serve their communities, learn skills, improve wellbeing and take part in adventurous journeys.
DoEIA Nepal works with schools, organisations, youth groups and community partners to make the Award accessible to young people from different backgrounds.
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
What guides the Award in Nepal
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.
National Award Office
Staff Team
Ritik Magiya
Senior Operations and Programme Officer
Simran Shrestha
Junior Programme and Project Officer
Arya Chapagain
Junior Marketing and Event Officer
Shashwot Pradhan
Administrative and Programme Support — Part Time
Prakriti Shah
Event and Project Support — Part Time
Governance
Executive Board Members
Dev Raj Ghimire
National Chairperson
Astha Thapa
Immediate Past President
Sneh Rajbhandari
Vice Chair
Tika Nidhi Lohani
Secretary
Uttam Raj Kayastha
Treasurer
Chandrayan Pradhan Shrestha
Executive Board Member
Semanta Dahal
Executive Board Member
Governance
General Board Members
Malika Rana
Board Member