The Duke of Edinburgh visits Uganda with the International Award

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This week, The Duke of Edinburgh visited Uganda on a three-day visit to grow awareness of the International Award and the impact Non-Formal Education and Learning can have on young people and their communities.

The Duke of Edinburgh in Uganda

On Monday, The Duke arrived in Kampala for a three-day visit with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Uganda. 

The Duke of Edinburgh visits Uganda

His Royal Highness met students participating in the global Non-Formal Education and Learning programme and took part in an Award in Action trip to a Wildlife Education Centre, where Award participants have been volunteering.

The Duke of Edinburgh in Uganda

Together with the State of Foreign Affairs, The Duke attended the Award’s Africa regional conference to highlight the vital role Non-Formal Education and Learning can play on a young person’s development and to discuss the sustainability of the Award in the Africa region. 

The Duke also met President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda, before The President officially accepted the role of Patron to the Award in Uganda.  

The Duke of Edinburgh in Uganda

During his visit, His Royal Highness also met numerous Ugandan youth leaders who shared their positive impact in society in the areas of climate, IT, women empowerment and entrepreneurship. 

The Duke of Edinburgh in Uganda

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Uganda, is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework that encourages young people to find their purpose, passion and place in the world. It currently delivers the Award to more than 6000 young people across the country. 

The Duke of Edinburgh in Uganda

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