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Follow on Google News | HRH The Earl Of Wessex Discusses Youth Issues With Gold Award Holders For YouTube FilmThe International Award Association releases YouTube film featuring HRH The Earl of Wessex and two fellow Gold Award holders (one an Afghan refugee) discussing youth issues and the transformative work of the International Award.
By: The International Award Association Shot at Buckingham Palace, the film shows Prince Edward in relaxed conversation with Jassin and Julia, discussing the ways in which the International Award, known locally in the UK as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, has spread around the world and how it addresses the key issues facing young people today. The short film briefly covers how the Programme develops all young people, including youth at risk – be they young offenders or those affected by conflict – and reiterates that the International Award is now one of the leading youth programmes internationally with a presence in 129 countries. The film also provides a simple introduction for those unfamiliar with the International Award and was organised as one of a number of activities celebrating the 21st anniversary of The International Award Association (IAA) which was formed in 1988, following the successful worldwide expansion of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award UK programme (under the worldwide name of the International Award), to ensure that the Award is delivered consistently and to the highest quality across the globe. The release of the film, at the time of the IAA’s 21st anniversary, is intended to summarise how far the IAA has come in its first 21 years. The culmination of the 21st anniversary events is the International Award Forum which is being held in Sydney on 28th October – 1st November and will be attended by HRH The Earl of Wessex, who is a trustee of the IAA. Young people are heavily involved in the Forum with 21 youth delegates taking on key strategic roles during the event such as the facilitating of seminars and writing an event blog. Speaking at the Forum, the theme of which is ‘Fit for the Future’, will be Sameer Vasta, a storyteller and communications strategist who specialises in online community engagement and emerging web technologies; - Ends - Editor’s Notes About The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association or International Award Association (IAA) was formed in 1988 following the successful worldwide expansion of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award UK programme, launched in 1956 by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The IAA is headquartered in London and works with National Award Authorities and Award operators on a regional and national basis, ensuring that the Award Programme is delivered consistently and to the highest quality across the globe. The Award now operates in over 129 countries, and has given over 6 million participants the chance to develop essential life and work skills, irrespective of background or circumstance. The International Award is a self-development programme available to all 14 to 25 year olds which transcends all geographical and cultural boundaries. The concept is designed to support young people to develop into responsible, active citizens who will positively contribute towards society. The Award Programme is known under various different names throughout the world, but wherever the Award is found the participants are following the same programme, audited by the IAA, providing young people with a shared experience. In the UK the Award is known as the DofE; in South Africa it is known as The President’s Award; in Singapore it is known as the National Youth Achievement Award etc To find out what the Award programme is called in your country or for more information on the International Award visit: www.intaward.org. The International Award is also on Facebook and Twitter Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ Twitter: @intaward For further press information about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association (IAA), please contact: Ian Clay or Melanie Hulbert Technical Publicity Tel. +44 (0)1582 878879 Email: iclay@technical- # # # About The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association The International Award Association (IAA) was formed in 1988 and is a self-development programme available to all 14 to 25 year olds which transcends geographical and cultural boundaries and is designed to support young people to develop into responsible, active citizens who will positively contribute towards society. The Award now operates in over 129 countries, and has given over 6 million participants the chance to develop essential life and work skills. The Award Programme is known under various different names throughout the world, but all participants are following the same programme, audited by the IAA. To find out what the Award programme is called in your country or for more information on the International Award visit: www.intaward.org. The International Award is also on Facebook and Twitter Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ Twitter: @intaward End
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