Duke of Edinburgh’s Award continues despite lockdown 5th May 2021
The lockdown measures resulting from Covid-19 impacted upon everyone’s lives, including those youngsters enrolled on the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Gibraltar.
But due to the flexibility allowed by the International Award Foundation and the National Award Operator, some participants were able to pursue several activities online, as well as in the local community.
One of the Award sections is the ‘voluntary service’ which requires participants to volunteer, for at least one hour a week over a set period, to assist someone or a particular group within the community. During the lockdown in Gibraltar, local children and their families prepared themselves to undertake schoolwork once again from home.