The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award-Seychelles

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The leading youth achievement Award for young people that brings together practical life skills.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD-SEYCHELLES

We are the leading youth Achievement Award for young people. We bring together practical experiences and life skills to create committed citizen of the world. Vision

Our vision is to reach out for more young people from diverse backgrounds and equip them as individual to succeed in life. Mission

To promote the Award Programme for all young people by providing nation-wide access through appropriate activities to as many young people as possible between the ages of 14-24 years old, and ensuring the quality of the Award Programme through appropriate standard of management, supervision and evaluation. Description

The aims of the Award of Programme are to:
Challenge young people between the age of 14 and 24 years old to fully develop their own talent, qualities of leadership and to reach personal standards of achievement and effort in a balanced Programme of voluntary activities tailored in their own individual requirement and interests. Encourage young people to develop:
A sense of responsibility for their community
A sense of adventure
Their own personal potential, skill and interests
An interest in physical activity and sport

General Information

The Award programme existed in Seychelles well before independence in 1976, but only fortunate young people at the then Seychelles College got the chance to experience the programme. During the term of the first republic the Award programme was rather dormant and was reactivated in 2000, during the last fourteen years the programme has been run at secondary and post-secondary schools levels with four units of two to three schools each covering Mahé, Praslin and La Digue the three main Islands of Seychelles. A new National Award Authority has recently been appointed and together with the Award secretariat as well as volunteers is working towards taking the Award programme through the transition phase from membership to full licenceship. Fundamental Principles
Participants must be between the ages of 14 and 24 years old. The basic structure of the Award Programme consists of the four mandatory Sections: Service, Adventurous Journey, Skills and Physical Recreation. The three levels of Award are: Bronze (for those over the age of 14), Silver (for those over the age of 15) and Gold (for those over the age of 16). The minimum period of participation for direct entrants to qualify for an Award is 6 months for a Bronze, 12 months for Silver and 18 months for Gold. At Gold level participants undertake a Residential Project away from home. ADDRESS
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Seychelles
Ocean Gate House Annex
Room, 145-146
Victoria,
Mahé
Seychelles. BASIC INFO

Born: 1976

Awards: Bronze
Silver
Gold

Hours: 08:00 a.m. – 16:00 p.m.

14/09/2026

On Friday, 11th September 2026, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Seychelles conducted an Induction Training with thirteen participants from the Vocational Training Centre at North East Point.

The aim of the activity was to introduce the Award Programme to the participants and provide them with an overview of its structure and requirements.

The participants actively engaged in learning about the three levels and four sections of the Award. They also identified suitable activities through interactive sessions, including fun games and team‑building exercises.

The participants expressed great enthusiasm throughout the training and are eager to commence their Award journey.

16/08/2026

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Seychelles 4th Edition of the Adventurous Journey Challenge.

21/07/2026

From the 17th to the 19th of July 2026, thirty-three Gold Award participants attended a Camp Craft Training at Grand Anse Mahé School. The aim of the activity was to provide participants with the essential sessions and practical skills required to undertake their Gold Adventurous Journey.

During the training, participants learned how to interpret map symbols, scales, and directions, and gained confidence in plotting safe routes. The First Aid session introduced basic emergency response techniques, including treating minor injuries, managing burns and fractures, and administering CPR.

In the Fire and Safety session, participants were guided on safe fire-building methods, proper use of materials, and fire prevention practices, with emphasis on campsite safety and extinguishing techniques.

We would like to thank all the facilitators for their valuable contribution in conducting the sessions.

25/06/2026

30/04/2026

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award has reopening of its Award Centre at the Vocational Training Centre (VTC).

27/04/2026

On Friday, 24th April 2026, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Seychelles successfully conducted its Induction Training with fifty‑six participants from English River, Plaisance, and Mont Fleuri Secondary Schools. The event was hosted at Plaisance Secondary School and aimed to introduce the Award Programme to new participants while equipping them with the essential training needed to begin their journey.

This milestone marks the start of an exciting chapter for the young participants as they embark on personal growth and community service. The training also reinforced the Award’s mission of empowering youth to develop resilience, leadership, and lifelong skills.

23/03/2026

On Saturday, 21st March 2026, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Seychelles held a team-building activity at Au Cap Beach with twenty-two Gold participants. The activity focused on building trust, encouraging teamwork, strengthening communication, and developing problem-solving skills among the participants.

08/12/2025

Seventy‑five participants were honoured with their Bronze and Silver Awards during a ceremony held on Saturday, 06th December 2025, at the SITE Auditorium, Mont Fleuri. Certificates and pins were presented to Awardees from Anse Boileau, Anse Royale, Pointe Larue, English River, Plaisance, Mont Fleuri Secondary School, and the International School Seychelles.

The ceremony was graced by the Minister for Youth and Sports, Ms. Kalsey Belle, the Special Advisor for Youth, Ms. Begitta Jeannevol, the Principal Secretary for Youth and Sports, Ms. Fatime Kante, along with other invited guests and partners who came to support the Awardees.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all Bronze and Silver Award recipients.

Adresse

Orion Mall
Victoria

Téléphone

+2484679700

Site Web

http://www.dofeseychelles.sc/

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