The Award was built for times like these.
Help us ensure young people are not left behind. In this message, HRH The Earl of Wessex shares a heartfelt plea on how together, through the Award we can help young people discover there is more in them than they think. Through non-formal education we can help young people become the leaders of the future.
Help us ensure young people are not left behind. In this message, HRH The Earl of Wessex shares a heartfelt plea on how together, through the Award we can help young people discover there is more in them than they think. Through non-formal education we can help young people become the leaders of the future.
By investing in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, you are enabling us to reach our mission that all young Canadians, no matter their circumstance have the opportunity to participate. Our global non-formal educational framework recognizes and celebrates young people’s achievements outside of the classroom. It enables young people to determine what they are passionate about, regardless of their background, culture or access to resources. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service and experience adventure, the Award can play a critical role in their development.
98% of Award participants plan to continue to exercise regularly as a result of the Award.
89% of Award participants felt challenged as a result of doing the Award.
70% of Award Holders feel they are better prepared for the workforce because of the soft skills they developed through the Award.
In 2019, the social value created by the Award was $11 million.
Award participants spent 3.4 million hours exploring nature in 2019
$2.3 million dollars was donated back into Canadian communities through voluntary service
Every donation makes a big difference in the lives of young Canadians. Your generous support helps give young people aged 14-24 the opportunity to find their passion, purpose and place in today’s world. There are a number of ways you can invest in the Award and make a positive impact in the lives of young people.
Explore our four levels of giving to see which fits best with your philanthropic investment aims.
With a gift of impact you can empower young people to believe in the power of their potential by investing in projects.
Widen your impact. Giving through securities enables you to impact the lives of young Canadians, while taking advantage of tax benefits.
When we partner, together we can create transformational change.
Across Canada, young people are using their Award to impact and elevate their community during the pandemic. Here are a few of the amazing things young people have accomplished to help others in need.
Rochelle Prasad from British Columbia finds opportunities in challenging times
Jacob Perrault from Quebec gets through with COVID lockdown with the help of the Award
Cadence Loiselle-Shire from Manitoba created masks for her community during COVID-19
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global non-formal educational framework which recognizes and celebrates young people’s achievements outside of the classroom. The Award allows young people to determine what they are passionate about, regardless of their background, culture or access to resources. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service and experience adventure, the Award can play a critical role in their development.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global non-formal educational framework which recognizes and celebrates young people’s achievements outside of the classroom. The Award allows young people to determine what they are passionate about, regardless of their background, culture or access to resources. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service and experience adventure, the Award can play a critical role in their development.
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