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About The Charity
DofE programmes help young people develop into fully rounded and responsible individuals. Participants will see new talents and skills develop and emotional maturity blossom whilst also building their fitness and initiative.
- Self-belief
- Self-confidence
- A sense of identity
- Independence of thought and action
- Respect and understanding of people from different backgrounds, cultures and walks of life
- A sense of responsibility
- An awareness of their potential
- New talents and abilities
- An understanding of strengths and weaknesses
- The ability to plan and use time effectively
- The ability to learn from and give to others in the community
- New relationships
- Skills including problem solving, presentation and communication
- The ability to lead and work as part of a team.
Working with young offenders
In 2006 the DofE launched a new project called Aspire, which aims to understand and build on the breadth and depth of DofE activity with young offenders. It also has the aims of:
- Challenging obstacles in delivering DofE programmes in the secure estate
- Developing a model of good practice which can be replicated within the secure estate
- Supporting prison staff and volunteers in the delivery of DofE programmes
- Increasing the number of young people doing their DofE in the youth justice systems
- Developing partnerships
- Exploring how young people can continue DofE activities in resettlement and transition.
About the Event
We will be Mountain Biking and Hiking up to 30 miles a day across the High Atlas Mountains from Ourzazate to Marrakech.
The Event takes place between 2500m and 3500m above sea level so the effects of Altitude could be a factor. Average daytime temperatures for September are 30 Degrees Celcius.
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