Philanthropy at the Award is about
possibility, permanence, and purpose.
Whether you or your family are considering a significant one‑time gift, exploring structured or multi‑year support, or seeking a bespoke philanthropic partnership, our dedicated Philanthropy team works closely with each partner to align values, aspirations, and impact. Philanthropic investment enables the Award to create the stability required for long‑term, sustainable change – ensuring that more young people, in every community, can participate fully and meaningfully in the Award experience.
Our approach to philanthropy is rooted in trust, shared purpose, and thoughtful partnership. It is designed to support outcomes that endure beyond any single contribution and to strengthen the systems, relationships, and delivery models that allow young people to thrive.
Why Philanthropy Matters to the Award
Experiential learning is most powerful when it is consistent, mentored, and supported over time. Philanthropic investment allows the Award to move beyond episodic delivery and instead invest in the relationships, recognition, and infrastructure that enable young people to discover their potential and carry their learning forward throughout their lives. Philanthropic support provides the foundation that allows the Award to operate with intention and foresight.
I am very passionate about the personal development of young people and giving them opportunities to flourish. It was clear that membership of the World Fellowship would allow me to contribute to the Award's impact on young people across the world.
Award Supporter
The World Fellowship
Founded by His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, the World Fellowship is the International Award Foundation’s premier philanthropic community. It brings together a small, global circle of leaders and philanthropists who believe in the transformative power of non‑formal education and in the importance of investing in young people for the long term.
World Fellows make multi‑year leadership commitments that sustain and strengthen the Award worldwide. Through this support, the Foundation is able to expand access, support innovation, strengthen delivery and safeguarding, and extend the Award to countries and communities where opportunity is most needed.
Today, the Award reaches young people in more than one hundred countries and territories. The World Fellowship plays a vital role in ensuring this global movement remains resilient, responsive, and focused on helping young people discover their potential.
Award Canada works in close partnership with the International Award Foundation to connect Canadian philanthropists to the World Fellowship, enabling Canadian supporters to contribute to global impact while also strengthening the Award’s long‑term leadership and sustainability in Canada.
Through the World Fellowship, philanthropy supports:
Transformation for young people through sustained engagement, mentorship, and recognition.
Long‑term and sustainable change by strengthening delivery systems and educator capacity.
Global reach and shared learning, connecting Canadian impact to an internationally recognized framework.
Stability and scale, enabling the Award to plan, adapt, and grow with purpose.
Shared leadership, where partners contribute insight, influence, and advocacy alongside financial support.
World Fellowship membership unlocks exclusive entry to our most distinguished and premiere recognition events, offered in appreciation of your generosity and commitment to empowering young people.
Ways to Engage in Philanthropy with the Award
Engagement with the World Fellowship is designed as a multi‑year leadership partnership grounded in shared values, stewardship, and a commitment to long‑term impact. Each pathway reflects a shared commitment to long‑term impact, grounded in purposeful partnership and a belief in the enduring value of investing in young people. Additional pathways may be explored through bespoke conversations, reflecting individual philanthropic interests and alignment with the Foundation’s global priorities. Canadian supporters may engage through the following pathways:
Engagement and Stewardship
Engagement within the World Fellowship is designed to build trusted relationships, meaningful dialogue, and a strong connection to the Award’s global impact. Opportunities may include Award in Action visits, invitation only convenings, and strategic briefings that connect Fellows with Foundation leadership and peers worldwide. Recognition and engagement are led by the International Award Foundation, reflecting the significance of this leadership commitment within a trusted international community.
An Invitation
If you are interested in learning more about philanthropy at The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Canada, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Our team is pleased to explore how your interests and values might align with the Award’s vision and the many ways partners can thoughtfully engage with and support this work in Canada and beyond.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Anastazia Krneta [email protected]
Director, Philanthropy
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Canada
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