How the DofE programme works
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Czech Republic (DofE) is an education programme that supports young people in more than 130 countries around the world to develop for the long term. It aims to give everyone the chance to be #WorldReady, that is, ready for the challenges of the modern world.
The programme is designed for everyone between the ages of 14 and 24 and is based on non-formal education in the form of experiential pedagogy. Over 340 institutions and more than 9200 pupils and students are currently involved in the Czech Republic.
Who can provide DofE?
The programme can be provided by primary and secondary schools, universities, non-profit organisations, children's homes, sports clubs, leisure centres, municipalities and other institutions working with youth.
What will the DofE bring to participants?
- get better at things they enjoy
- find time to help others
- gain great experience that will be useful for their future life
- receive an internationally recognised certificate
- can receive financial support for their DofE activities from Fund DofE