Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, is scheduled to arrive in Uganda this Monday for a three-day visit.
“The duke will interact with Ugandan youth leaders who are making a positive impact in the climate, IT and women’s empowerment,” according to a statement by the Government of Uganda.
The Duke also presides over The Duke of Edinburgh International Award a global framework for non-formal education and learning, which challenges young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements and make a difference in their world.
Through developing transferable skills, increasing their fitness levels, cultivating a sense of adventure and volunteering in their community, the Award helps young people to find their purpose, passion and place in the world.
It operates in 129 countries and territories, helping to inspire millions of young people. And although the Award’s framework remains the same wherever it is delivered, no two Awards are the same.
Instead, each young person designs and creates their own bespoke programme, unique to them.
There are currently more than a million young people doing their Award around the world, via hundreds of thousands of youth-focused partners and operators, including schools, youth organisations, examination boards and youth offender institutions.
