The Covid-19 pandemic has been instrumental in shaping the experience Ruth Marvel has had leading the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award since taking on the role in late 2019. The history graduate from the University of Cambridge and fellow of the Clore Social Leadership Programme has not only steered the youth development programme safely through the choppy waters of the pandemic but also grown its reach since joining from Girlguiding.
The award, launched in 1956 by the late Prince Philip, now operates in 130 countries and territories across the world and hopes to be offered in almost every mainstream secondary school by 2025. The programme is open to 14- to 24-year-olds, who undertake a series of physical, skills and expedition challenges linked to volunteering to achieve bronze, silver and gold awards.
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