Without a single moment of hesitation, I can honestly state that the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme has had a profound impact on my life.
I first joined the DofE programme in 2009 and completed all three levels of the award by the end of 2012. During those years, the DofE programme enabled me to discover who I was and shaped me into the person I am today, from my values and interests, to my temperament and strengths. I discovered and developed passions for learning, self-improvement, staying active, promoting wellbeing, appreciating nature, and helping others. These are aspects that I continue to apply to my work, hobbies, and daily life.