How to Deliver the Award?

Award Centers are the backbone of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, providing the infrastructure and support needed for young people to embark on their Award journey. Here’s what makes our Award Centers special:

What Are Award Centers?

Award Centers are schools, institutions, community groups, youth organisations, and other institutions that deliver the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. They offer a supportive environment where young people can pursue their Award activities and receive guidance from trained Award Leaders.

Our Network of Award Centers

In Nepal, our network of Award Centres spans various regions, ensuring that the Award is accessible to young people from diverse backgrounds. Each Centre is dedicated to empowering youth and fostering a culture of personal growth and community service.

(list of current award centres)

The Role of Award Centers

• Registration: Enrol participants and provide them with the necessary resources and information.
• Support: Offer guidance and support to participants through trained Award Leaders.
• Activity Planning: Help participants plan and execute their activities in Voluntary Service, Skills Development, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey.
• Monitoring: Track progress and ensure participants meet the Award criteria.
• Celebration: Organise events and ceremonies to celebrate participants’ achievements.

Benefits of Being an Award Centre

• Empowerment: Contribute to the personal and professional development of young people.
• Community Impact: Foster a sense of community and social responsibility among participants.
• Recognition: Gain recognition for your organisation’s commitment to youth development and community service.

 Join Our Network

If your organisation is interested in becoming an Award Centre, we’d love to hear from you! Join our network and help empower the next generation of leaders in Nepal. For more information, visit our website link and start making a difference today. (link/form)

OUR PATRONS 

Sneh Aryal Rana (For physical recreation)

Professional athlete and a medical doctor seeking to bridge the gap between academia, sports, health and medicines. 

Late. Robin Tamang (For Skills)

He was a Nepalese singer, musician, actor and founder of rock band “Robin and The New Revolution.” He was also an actor, and has acted in various Nepalese films.

Jhamak Kumari Ghimire (For Volunteer service) 

The lady who was born with Cerebral Palsy and writes with her left foot has contributed a lot to Nepali novels and columnists. She is one of the most struggling ladies who has been awarded the Madan Puraskar for her beautiful contribution to Nepalese Literature. Jhamak Kumari has contributed her best effort to raise Nepalese Literature. She contributed her auto-biography ‘Jiwan Kada Ki Phool/ Is Life a Thorn of Flower’ which makes millions of readers know the real life of her and inspires them.

Dawa Stephen Sherpa (For Aventure Journey)

Dawa Steven Sherpa is the CEO of Asian Trekking. Aside from being the proud son to the family business, Dawa is the most qualified man for the job, with an extensive resume of climbing and trekking to his name. Dawa is an avid climber, having ascended Mt. Everest three times as well as four other 8000m peaks and many other smaller peaks. He knows these mountains having trekked 1555 km, the entire length of the Nepal Himalaya, along the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT), in 99 days. Dawa also has the unique accolade of setting up the world’s highest bakery at Everest Base Camp (5330m/ 17,500ft).