Concetti Chiave
- The program was established in the UK in 1956 by the Duke of Edinburgh to encourage youth community involvement.
- It has engaged over 2 million participants in 50 countries, with the International Award reaching 5 million in 110 countries.
- Open to individuals aged 14 to 25, the program offers diverse activities such as voluntary work and expeditions.
- Participants like Natalie and Rojo engage in activities ranging from volunteering at local facilities to learning new sports.
- The program features three levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—requiring completion of activities in service, skills, physical recreation, and expeditions.
Origins of the program
The scheme was created in th UK in 1956 by the Duke of Edinburgh (the husband of Queen Elizabeth II). He wanted to encourage young people to become involved in their communities. Since then the scheme has involved over 2 million people and 50 countries, and the International Award, a related programme, has involved over 5 million people in 110 countries. It is open to people aged between 14 and 25 years old and you can do a variety of activities from voluntary work to expeditions.
Participants' activities
There is something for everyone. Natalie chose to work at a toy library for disabled children. She ha salso been on an expedition in Wales and she is now learning to play football. Rojo works as a volunteer at his local hospital, and is planning to go on a canoeing expedition.
There are three levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Participants have to complete activites from four sections:
service (voluntary work), skills (pratical or artistic), physical recreation (sports), and expeditions.
Domande da interrogazione
- What is the origin and purpose of the program created by the Duke of Edinburgh?
- What age group is eligible to participate in the program, and what types of activities can they engage in?
- What are the levels and sections of activities that participants must complete in the program?
The program was established in the UK in 1956 by the Duke of Edinburgh to encourage young people to engage with their communities. It has since expanded to involve over 2 million people in 50 countries, with the International Award reaching over 5 million participants in 110 countries.
The program is open to individuals aged 14 to 25 years old. Participants can engage in a variety of activities, including voluntary work, expeditions, and learning new skills, as demonstrated by Natalie and Rojo's involvement in different community and recreational activities.
The program consists of three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Participants must complete activities in four sections: service (voluntary work), skills (practical or artistic), physical recreation (sports), and expeditions.
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