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A Jewish youth charity has praised the effort of a Pakistani Christian girl of 14 who completed her Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Bronze Award sections within
\n 6 months, which is the minimum period required for the prestigious DofE programme.<\/p>\n
Hannah Chowdhry, a Redbridge student at Kantor King Solomon School, had been working on her Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award since November and was the first
\n Redbridge participant of the 2018 applicants with the Jewish Lads and Girls Brigade (JLGB) to have completed her programme, which on average takes
\n at least twice the time to fulfil.<\/p>\n
This is the fastest possible time to complete the DofE and Hannah joins an elite group of just over 3% of participants who go from enrolment to assessment
\n within 8 months.<\/p>\n
Marsha Kay, JLGB\u2019s Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award Administrator, said: JLGB offer a unique and faith sensitive provision (such as Kosher and Sabbath friendly expeditions) directly delivered across all Jewish secondary
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“This is a remarkable achievement. JLGB have helped 1098 successful candidates to complete their DofE since the online system started in 2008.<\/span>
Hannah now becomes one of only 34 candidates to have her Bronze DofE sections ratified in 8 months which is a testament to her drive and ambition. <\/span><\/em>Hannah is notably our first Pakistani Christian to be certified on the programme and we wish her every success for the future.\u201d<\/span>
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Supported by the Pears Foundation, the JLGB has increased Jewish participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award by 400% in Jewish faith schools, with
\n over 4,000 Jewish young people from across the UK signing up in the last 5 years.<\/p>\n
\n schools as well as synagogues, youth and community groups, ensuring the entire Jewish community can take part in the DofE, including adapted programmes
\n for those with physical or learning disabilities.<\/p>\n