About us
Our history
The Award Programme grew out of the efforts of three men, who were responding to a common anxiety about how best to engage young people. After the world wars, there was a growing concern about the development of boys, due to the gap between leaving school at 15 and entering National Service at 18.
Against this backdrop, Award was set up in 1956, by HRH the late Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh, Kurt Hahn a German educationalist, and Lord Hunt, leader of the first successful ascent of Everest.
Based on the philosophy of Hahn, founder and headmaster of Gordonstoun School in Scotland, the Programme was designed around four sections: Rescue & Public Service Training, the Expedition, Pursuits & Projects, and Fitness.
Who we are.
The President’s Award- Kenya (PA-K) is a State Agency under the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, established by an Act of Parliament, The President’s Award Act (CAP 216C), and a franchise of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
The President’s Award (PA) is an exciting self-development programme available to all young people aged 14– 24 nationwide, equipping them with positive life skills to make a difference for themselves, their communities, their country, and the world.
Our Vision
A leading Agency equipping young people with positive life skills to succeed in a dynamic world.
Our Mission
To empower young people between the ages of 14 and 24 to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, skills development, and voluntary service for building a more resilient and prosperous nation.
Core Values
- i. Integrity
- ii. Inclusivity
- iii. Professionalism
- iv. Innovativeness and Creativity
Strategic themes
Access
Improve access for new and diverse groups of young people, overcoming barriers to the Award.
Reach
Increase the reach and depth of the Award by taking the Award to the target audiences.
Impact
Improve impact and quality of delivery of the Award to the stakeholders.
Strengthen Strategic Operations
Attract and retain qualified, competent and well-motivated staff and volunteers for efficiency and effectiveness.
Special projects
1. CORRECTIONAL CENTRES
This project is currently running in 10 Correctional institutions across the Country with an objective of rehabilitating young offenders and helping them to re-integrate into the society and reducing recidivism.
These institutions are divided into three categories namely: –
- a) 7 Rehabilitation schools
- b) 1 main Prison
- c) 2 Borstal institutions
Award Holders Alumni-Kenya
Overview
The Award Holders Alumni-Kenya (AHA-K) is a networking forum for individuals who have undergone the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Kenya courtesy of the President’s Award-Kenya (PA-K). As an association, its main aim is to support PA-K and youths who are undergoing the Award program…
AHA-K has worked with the PA-K office to provide volunteers and assessors, in raising funds for record books, and in engaging alumni in outdoor activities such as hikes and camping…
The association gives members a platform to: – Connect: … – Explore: … – Learn: …
