The DUKE of Edinburg’s Award at AIUB (DEA-AIUB) successfully organized the Award Program’s adventurous tour and residential project which is an essential component of the award. 51 participants and along with the Award leader Mr. Rifath Hasan, Officer, Office of Sports participated in this event at the Camp in Cox, Cox’s Bazar from 8 November 2022 to 12 November 2022.

Participants were involved in designated tasks that fulfil various award criteria for their successful completion of the program. There were challenging and surprising activities like self-tenting, kayaking, tracking and 100tk food challenge, along with sports, public speaking, cultural activities. It was the responsibility of the participants to keep their camp surrounding clean and to conduct every single daily routine task by themselves. There was also research writing task on their findings based on the journey.

The adventurous tour and residential project of the DUKE of Edinburg’s Award are aimed at enhancing self-dependence, enriching confidence, developing leadership and communication skills among the participants.