Mr Sandeep Dutt began his presentation at Maidan Summit 2011 with saying that there is development when there is sport. He held sport to be the most adaptable and successful youth empowerment tools. Talking about the education system, he said that education gives 25% of what one is and the remaining comes from practice. He highlighted the need for taking up the responsibility of the under-25 youth in the country, which forms a major part of the population for India. He said that the fundamental nature of sport used for development should focus on improvement of individual ability, be secular and non-competitive, and involve voluntary, willful participation. He further added that sport equips one for life through adventure, service and skills.

1. Partner to ‘Equip for life’ Young Indians
The International Award for
Young People
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2. The Award Programme
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The most adaptable and successful youth
empowerment program.
Our framework is used by schools, youth
organisations, community groups,
correctional services, employers and
government departments nationwide.
We are NOT:
• A grant giving body
• A uniformed ‘Movement’
• Outward Bound
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3. The International Award (IAYP)
• An exciting self-development programme for 14-25
year olds
• Equips with life skills, builds confidence and engages
with communities
• Young People choose activities they like, do them at
their own time for minimum time required
• Presence in over 131 countries, more than 9 million
young people worldwide participated so far.
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 Self Reliance
 Perseverance
 Personal discovery and growth
 Responsibility
 Service to the Community
Young People
experience
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4. Fundamental Principles
• Improvement of individuals by ability
• Encourage perseverance and achievement
• Non-competitive
• Participation is voluntary
• Freedom of choice
• Relevant to the changing needs of young people
• No discrimination - open to all
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5. Equip for Life
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Young people participate in four mandatory sections that encourage work
outside the classroom and the formal education curriculum
ADVENTURE Be sensitive to nature with outward bound activity; fun and thrill!
SERVICE – empathy and feel for the society; learn to give
SKILLS – become more confident and get necessary proficiency in a field.
PHYSICAL RECREATION– to be fit and respect ones body as well as mind.
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (Gold Level) – Learn to live with a different
community
The International Award allows us to enjoy the outdoors,
serve the community, be passionate and fit for life.
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6. Operational Principles
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Age range: 14 to 25 years
Minimum age 14
Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Minimum age 15
Minimum time commitment: 12 months
Minimum age 16
Minimum time commitment: 18 months
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Three Levels
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7. Enjoyable & Fun!
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www.iayp.in