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Hafs' story
“Being deaf means you need to be brave and resilient, but NEVER give up.”
Doing DofE has helped Hafs continually step out of her comfort zone – challenging what she thought was possible.

DofE’s life-changing programmes help young people feel like nothing can hold them back.
We believe every young person deserves to feel like this – whoever they are, wherever they live and whatever barriers they face.
As a charity, we can’t achieve this alone. But thanks to our generous supporters, we’re now helping more young people than ever follow their passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Here’s how you can support us:
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£4,400 a year is the social value of wellbeing improvements experienced by young people doing DofE
Taking part in DofE helps young people feel more strongly that they’re making a difference to the world around them
Anxiety levels in young people after achieving their DofE are lower than the average 18-year-old
Young people doing their DofE feel more connected to their local communities
“Joining DofE, well, it’s changed me. It’s given me challenges to overcome, and so far I’ve passed every one of them.”
“I learnt that I loved helping others. Together we achieved as a group what I didn’t think was possible as an individual.”
“I really enjoy helping other people, it makes me feel useful, like I’ve got a purpose. Through the DofE, I’ve found somewhere I belong.”
“I used to be really timid and shy and not speak to anybody, but now I feel quite confident.”
When I first came here, I was so quiet because I couldn’t understand. It was the first time meeting new people and learning the language, it can be very difficult.
“I was really keen to get involved in DofE. I’ve been really motivated to get involved and give back to the community and I’ve loved being outdoors.”
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