The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada/Le Prix Internationale du Duc d'Edimbourg - Canada
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to give young people in Canada aged 14-24 a supportive, non-competitive youth development platform that deepens self-awareness builds confidence and broadens skills and experience to further their growth as active, responsible citizens.
About This Cause
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global framework with the goal of challenging, empowering and recognizing young people between the ages of 14 and 24. From coast to coast to coast since 1963, we have helped motivate young Canadians to set goals and challenge themselves to take control of their lives and futures. The classroom is not the only place to nurture the potential of one of our country’s greatest natural resources – our youth. We strive to reach young Canadians in communities across the country and provide a platform that helps them chart their individual lives and equips them with important life skills. Our Award program challenges young Canadians to develop skills and tools to improve themselves and their communities by encouraging them to go beyond their comfort zone. Many young people, through lack of confidence, opportunity or education, feel incapable of affecting real change in their communities. Our unique program is designed to help them discover that they are more capable and powerful than they ever dreamed. Out Philosophy is about individual challenge and developing a sense of commitment. With guidance from Award Leaders, Assessors or other Award volunteers, each young person is encouraged to examine themselves, their interests, abilities, and ambitions, then set challenges in the four different sections of the Award. These challenges become the goals young people aspire to reach and require persistence and determination to overcome.