The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award equips young people for life and work. It is the world’s leading youth achievement award. In 2013 more than one million young people worldwide took part in the Award, in over 140 countries and territories.

The memorable experience of Mauritian girls and Slovenian boys on a Gold Award Expedition carries a potent message. By opening their hearts and letting go of all prejudice, the young people of two completely different cultures are united in true friendship which brings them to a higher level of personal development.