The Source of the Nile Award is registered in Uganda as a Non Governmental Organization responsible for the promotion of the International Award for Young People.
We are a member of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association and hence the National Award Authority in Uganda.
Started in 1956 by HRH, The Prince Phillip The Duke of Edinburgh, the International Award for young people is now operational in over 125 countries reaching over 6 million young people.
The title of the Award may differ from one country to another but the fundamental principles, operational principles and the code of practice remains the same.
Mission
Promote the International Award for young people worldwide
Provide the Program worldwide, through appropriate international, national and local organizations, to as many young people as possible between the ages of 14 and 25
Preserve the quality of the experience for young people by assuring appropriate standards of management.
Vision
Our vision is for the Award Program to become the program of choice for young people, reflected in quality, growth and external perception.
