The International Award for Young People – Israel (The Award in Israel) has been operating in Israel since 1987. It is part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their individual interests, universal skills and life ambitions.
Our goal is to contribute to the resilience of society and collective responsibility in Israel by leading motivated young people and helping them strive for personal excellence. We place a strong emphasis on instilling values of perseverance, responsibility and self-fulfilment as well as encouraging a commitment to volunteer.
Bronze: 6 months of continuous activity
Silver: 12 months of continuous activity
Gold: 18 months of continuous activity
We work with all young people in Israel aged 14-24 across all sectors– Jewish, Arab, Druze, secular, religious, from the periphery, from the center, all genders. We work with everyone, regardless of previous experience or background.
75% of the young people we work with are recognised as disadvantaged according to government definitions.
We operate across Israel in various youth settings. We run across 28 Award Branches in communes and cities; boarding schools, special educational needs schools, mainstream schools and youth villages.
All Award participants are overseen by an Adult Award Leader.
Our activities are officially recognised by The Ministry of Education.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework supporting young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world. The Award is open to all young people aged 14-24.
The International Award was founded by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 1956. It operates in more than 120 countries and territories countries across the world.
