Employability and confidence
Build communication, planning and problem-solving skills valued beyond school.
World Ready
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Nepal
A globally recognised personal development framework for young people aged 14–24.
The Award in Nepal
Life skills beyond classroom learning
The Award is a personal challenge, not a competition. Young people choose activities that match their interests, set goals, receive guidance from trained Award Leaders and build confidence through real experience.
Award Sections
Choose activities, set goals and grow
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
A progressive challenge
Bronze
14+ · Usually 6 months. The starting point for young people to build confidence through service, skills, physical recreation and an adventurous journey.
Silver
15+ · Usually 12 months. A deeper challenge for participants ready to extend commitment, independence and leadership.
Gold
16+ · Usually 18 months. The highest level of the Award, combining long-term personal challenge with community impact and leadership.
Impact
What the Award helps improve
Health and wellbeing
Improve physical activity, resilience and personal wellbeing through regular goals.
Community service
Connect with people and causes through meaningful voluntary action.
Environmental responsibility
Encourage practical care for local communities and natural spaces.
Leadership and teamwork
Learn to plan, lead, listen and support others during real challenges.
World Ready mindset
Grow independence and confidence for future study, work and life.