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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is an international framework for the self-determined personal development of young people, which goes back to Kurt Hahn. While taking part in the programme, teenagers and young adults develop their potential, discover passions and, through the experience of self-efficacy, strengthen their self-confidence, resilience and other skills that help them reach for their personal stars.
The Award Programme is committed to realising the fundamental principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: the right to equal treatment, the primacy of the child’s best interests, the right to life and personal development, and respect for the child’s opinion.
+ 1,2 mio. participants in 130 countries
+ 177 Award Operators in Germany
+ 3.800 participants in Germany annually
"The Award equips young people with socio-emotional skills and changes the soul of a teenager."
"Kurt Hahn's Award enables young people to feel part of democratic society and to actively shape it."
"The Award helps realise Children's Rights and Sustainable Development Goals."
"This is a fabulous Award that promotes and supports opportunities for young people from all walks of life."
"Taking part has changed my life." (Bronze Award holder)
Are you ready for this challenge? You will find out what you are made of and at the same time equip yourself with important soft skills for life and work.
Live adventures with friends in untouched nature, overcome challenges together and build lifelong memories!
Gain experiences and leadership skills you could never gain within the classroom. From these you will benefit all your life but also increase your value to future teams and employers.
"The Award journey changes a young person's soul." (Prof. Dr. Barbara Ischinger, OECD Director of Education and Skills 2006-2014)
Experiences of self-efficacy, participation and appreciation strengthen young people’s mental health and lay the foundation for self-confidence and intrinsic motivation.
Through participation, young people develop and strengthen the skills they need in the 21st century to be well equipped for their lives, their careers and social challenges.
The Award programme builds global competencies and strengthens student agency. It motivates young people to work towards social cohesion throughout their lives.
"The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award supports equal opportunities and service, both close to my heart." (Elke Büdenbender, First Lady and judge)
The Award programme promotes all young people regardless of their socio-economic background and their starting point.
The experience of being able to help people in a concrete way, actively protect the climate and positively change our society leads to a lasting strengthening of Service in Germany.
The Award promotes young people’s participation and thus lays the foundation for a strong democracy.
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