Home - Intaward Case for Support Donations Your Story Award Photos About The Foundation: Driving the Award globally History & Founder Trustees/Secretary General Diversity and Inclusion Work With Us Latest News Do The framework The Award near me Online Record Book Deliver The Award near me Deliver as an Organisation Operating Partnerships Scouts Girl Guides Adults in the Award Award Community Training Hub Impact Award Stories Ready for change – Intaward COVID-19 Social Value Theory of Change Global Award Overview Advocacy Global Youth Mobilization Hub Stand By Me Hub Unlock the Future Coalition Support Donate Events Partnerships Ways to partner with us Our partners Philanthropy and the World Fellowship Special Projects Wills & Legacies Key Resources Policies Publications Resources Alumni Award Holders: GAAN Election 2025 Helping young people to find their purpose, passion and place in the world The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework supporting young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world. In more than 120 countries, our globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, inclusive of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities. Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their individual interests, universal skills and life ambitions. Founded in 1956, the Award highlights the value of Non-Formal Education and Learning. Today there are consistently over a million young people taking on the Award’s challenge to believe in the power of their potential, make a difference in their community and take control of their future. The result? Entire generations of innovators and changemakers who are truly world-ready. Discover more The Foundation The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is an international charity supporting young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world. We are the international charity that drives and supports the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. It is our long term ambition that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award. Driving the Award globally Our Impact For more than 60 years, the Award has been helping young people transform their lives and their communities. We empower young people to develop ‘soft’ – or universal – skills such as resilience, adaptability, creativity, problem solving, decision-making and communication. Developing these skills supports the achievement of long-term positive life outcomes, including educational attainment, employment and mental health and wellbeing. In other words, we help young people to achieve personal change in their lives, which itself can lead to positional change in their environments. The Award framework can be a blueprint for investing in human capital; specifically strengthening resilience, improving employability and entrepreneurship, promoting prosperity and helping the most vulnerable. It has direct positive financial and non-financial impacts on the people and communities it touches, and in 2022 alone it had a global social value of £762 million. What difference do we make? Award participants can log into their ORB ORB Connect with other like minded individuals Alumni Find the Award in your country Find us Find other adults in the Award Award Community Latest news page 10.07.2023 A Powerful Alliance for Global Education and Learning blog 13.04.2023 WHO-backed GYM invested in young people to deliver help to millions page 20.01.2023 Stand By Me Hub View all articles Policies Data Privacy Notice Cookie Policy Safeguarding Policy Our Annual Report Donate Case for Support © 2025 The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. All rights reserved. Registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1072453). Company limited by guarantee (no. 3666389). Fora, First Floor, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0SU, UK Overthrow Digital is a Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Accept