As part of the Global celebration, we are inviting you to join in the CHALLENGE 100

In honour of the 100th year of our Founder, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, we are proud to celebrate his life and legacy. To honour him and all he’s done for young people, the Award is launching Challenge100.

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Challenge 100 Zambia- 100 Conversations about the award in Zambia

The Zambia National Award office will also be participating in the award.We will have 100 conversations with participants, leaders and alumni to highlight the value of the Award and how it has touched the lives of participants all over the world.

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Challenge 100 Zambia- Raising K100,000 for marginalised and at risk youth

As the Zambia office, we have set a goal of raising K100,000 over the next one year. These resources will be used to provide opportunities for more marginalised and at risk young people to participate in the Award

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WE BELIEVE OUR GREATEST RESOURCE IS YOUNG PEOPLE

9/10

young people

tell us they want to make a difference in the world

7/10

adults

think young people can make more of a difference in the world than they could at their age

2/3

young people

want to find a job which fulfils their passion

8/10

young people

think young people can hold positions of power and influence society

The Award framework

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.

The Award is comprised of three levels and four sections. Participants complete all four sections at each level in order to achieve their Award. At Gold level, participants also complete a Residential Project.

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Each of the three levels is divided into four sections to provide a balanced programme of personal development. With an additional requirement at gold level; which is the RESIDENTIAL PROJECT :whose aim is to broaden the experience of the participants through involvement with others in a residential setting.

SKILLS

this section encourages the development of personal interests, creativity or practical skills.

SERVICE

this section enables participants to learn how to give useful service to others

PHYSICAL RECREATION

this section serves to encourage participation in physical recreation and improvement of performance.

ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY

this section encourages a spirit of adventure and discovery whilst undertaking a journey in a group.