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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Award Association (IAA) is a constituted membership body comprising 60 National Award Authorities (NAAs) and over 100 Independent Operators (IOs). Together, these NAAs and IOs give The Award a presence in over 120 countries around the world. This Association is serviced by the International Secretariat, which is based in London, United Kingdom.
The Award is divided into four regions:
- Europe, Mediterranean and Arab States
- Asia Pacific
- Africa
- Americas
Each of these Regions has a full time Regional Director and staff based in the Region. For the most up to date details go to www.intaward.org
Each of the four Regions chooses three NAAs to represent them, the deliverers of The Award, on the International Council, which meets each year and makes operational decisions on behalf of the IAA as a whole. The other part of the International Council is made up of the International Trustees who are there to hold the fundamentals of The Award program in trust, and who look after the charitable foundation. The IAA meets every three years at the International Forum.