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About the Award
Brief Description on the Award Programme
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Uganda for youth empowerment is an exciting challenge to young people between the age of 14 and 25. it is a balanced, non-competitive programme of voluntary attainment, leisure time activities which encourages personal discovery and growth, self-reliance, perseverance, responsibility and service to the community there are three attainment levels: bronze, silver and gold with each successive level demanding increased commitment and determination. For attaining their awards, participants receive a badge and certificate to mark their achievement.
The award programme is operational in schools and youth organization, residential child and youth centers and correctional centers throughout Uganda.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Award Levels
BRONZE LEVEL
LEVEL REQUIREMENNTS
- Older than 14 years old
- Younger than 25 years old
- Minimum completion period of 6 months
- Participants must complete the requirements in each of the sections simultaneously
SILVER LEVEL
LEVEL REQUIREMENNTS
- Older than 15 years old
- Younger than 25 years old
- Minimum completion period of 6 months
- Participants must complete the requirements in each of the sections simultaneously
GOLD LEVEL
LEVEL REQUIREMENNTS
- Older than 16 years old
- Younger than 25 years old
- Minimum completion period of 6 months
- Participants must complete the requirements in each of the sections simultaneously