The world’s leading youth achievement award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is available to all 14-24 year olds, regardless of their background.

See how you can take part

Every day, more than 1,800 young people start their Award journey

Doing the Award

Find out how you can take part in the Award where you are.

Delivering the Award

The Award is delivered by thousands of dedicated volunteers. Find out how you can join our network.

Supporting the Award

We rely on the generous support of our donors to help us extend the Award to more young people. See how you can help us.

New Award Leader film

Find out what it's like to be an Award Leader and join us in equipping even more young people for life.

Measuring the Award's impact

In the past sixty years, millions of young people have participated and received Awards, with millions more benefiting from its impact in communities around the world.

Read what Award holders have to say about the Award
After completing the Award, I had a desire to help others achieve what I had achieved.
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Tools and resources for volunteers delivering the Award

Access to useful tools and resources to help you better deliver the Award where you are.

Find out more about supporting the Award

“I am in no doubt that the Award helped me to get my first job with the Malaysian Government – the Award has had a major impact in my life.”

Gold Award holder, Ravi, Malaysia

Read Ravi's story