Support the Award Programme
It is not a donation. It is an investment.
By investing in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, you help us fulfil our mission to reach all young people in Romania, regardless of their social, economic, or ethnic background.
The Award’s non‑formal educational framework recognises and celebrates young people’s achievements outside the classroom at a global level. It enables them to discover what inspires them and to find their purpose and place in the world.
By creating opportunities for young people to develop personal skills, become physically active, make a positive impact in their community, and experience outdoor activities, the Award can play a vital role in their personal and professional growth.
Support the programme and help ensure that every young person has the opportunity to discover their limitless potential.
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- You can engage directly with young people aged 14–24 who are developing essential skills for life and work.
- You become part of a positive change within the Romanian educational system.
- You support a prestigious international programme operating in 130 countries worldwide, contributing to the delivery of an internationally recognised standard for youth development, adapted to the local context.
- You offer your employees the opportunity to guide and motivate young participants through mentoring or by delivering dedicated workshops.
- You strengthen organisational culture by promoting the values of education, engagement, and sustainability.
- You align your brand with an educational initiative that has a positive and lasting impact in the community.
- You can present awards and take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award events, supported by the Royal Family in both the UK and Romania.
- By supporting the programme, you contribute to shaping your future employees: better prepared, more confident, and more responsible
How will your donations help?
- Equal access to opportunities: funding programme participation for young people in care centres and those in vulnerable situations. Together we ensure that no one is left behind and that all young people have the chance to build a better future.
- In the adventure section, providing support for young people to take part in national and international adventure expeditions.
- Contributing to the development of a generation that understands its role in protecting the planet, learning and practising sustainability through the activities carried out within the Award programme.
- Providing support for the ongoing education and development of teachers and volunteers who guide and mentor young people, as well as for organisational development tools and management resources.
- Supporting unique international experiences for Award programme volunteers.
- Providing material support for educational institutions delivering the Award across the country.
- Supporting the expansion of the Award in schools, high schools, and NGOs nationwide, so the programme can reach as many young people as possible.
HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh KG GCVO
“Millions of young people around the world aged between 14 and 24 have taken part in the programme, completing the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels.
Now, more than ever, we must invest in the world’s most precious resource – our young people – to ensure they have everything they need to face the challenges of today and to build a future for themselves and the communities they belong to. My father was a pioneer of non‑formal education and learning, and even 65 years ago he recognised that young people needed to be resilient, confident, and adaptable.
He understood that these are qualities developed through perseverance, challenge, and commitment to activities such as volunteering, physical recreation, personal skills, and adventurous outdoor experiences.
He founded the Award to help young people discover that they are capable of far more than they ever imagined.”
HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh KG GCVO
Chair of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation
HM Queen Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown
“The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award programme, through the experience it offers and through the dedication of its volunteers and staff, provides a rich and rewarding journey for all its participants.
By encouraging and recognising young people in Romania, it brings immeasurable value. The impact of the programme is remarkable, and its role is recognised globally. This is why I am very happy to be the Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Romania. Through my symbolic role, I hope that our mission to offer confidence and hope to thousands of young people across the country will find the support it needs for the programme to continue to thrive.
In this mission, both the Royal Family and I will remain committed partners. What we aim to achieve is more than shaping individual lives – it is helping to form and strengthen the new generations that Romania needs for its own future.”
HM Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown
Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Romania
Shajjad Rizvi MBE
“Our goal is for all our young people to share a simple vision and mission.
This year, we are focusing on the very essence of the words of our founder, Kurt Hahn: ‘We are all capable of far more than we realise; probably, for the rest of our lives, we will not be willing to settle for less.’
Increasing the number of new participants is a real possibility. We are already the most active youth organisation in Romania, and our aim is to ensure that the Award is available to every young person in the country.”
Shajjad Rizvi MBE
Chair of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Romania Foundation