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His Majesty the King of Sweden, the World Scout Foundation’s Honorary Chairman, visited neighbouring Finland twice recently in support of Scouting.
In September representatives of the World Scout Foundation were official guests for the opening of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.
The King of Sweden, honorary chairman of the World Scout Foundation, received a contribution of USD3 million from Prince Faisal, Saudi Arabia’s minister of education on behalf of King Abdullah.
Thailand hosted the 57th World Baden-Powell Fellowship Event on 17-18 February in Pattaya and Bangkok.
Leaders of the World Scout Foundation visited the United Arab Emirates at the end of October to meet with top government and Scouting representatives. Their purpose was to increase the visibility of Scouting in the UAE, strengthen relationships with UAE leaders, and obtain financial support.
The visit was hosted by the deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed who acknowledged the importance of Scouting as a global force in the education of young leaders.
Ottawa, Canada 14-17 October 2010.
(Bangkok, Thailand. 16-18 February 2009)
(Boston, Mass. USA. 8-9 May 2009 in conjunction with Volvo Ocean Race)
(Sweden. Kristianstad: 27-30 August 2009. Stockholm 30-31 August 2009. Visit the site of the World Scout Jamboree in 2011; Royal Palace in Stockholm.)
His Majesty the King of Sweden was in Vienna, Austria in mid-September to help Scouting. In a press conference he and other speakers praised the work being undertaken by Scouts in Austria, and he spoke about the values of Scouting to himself and to society.
The press conference was among several activities of the World Scout Foundation, of which he is the Honorary Chairman. It resulted in considerable positive publicity.
12 September 2008: World Scouting and The Board of the World Scout Foundation regrets to announce the passing away yesterday of its former Chairman, and long-time champion of Scouting, Klaus Jacobs.
Born in Germany in 1936, Klaus Jacobs was a famous businessman and entrepreneur who held a keen lifelong interest in the Scout Movement. A Vice-Chairman and then Chairman of the World Scout Foundation, Klaus was convinced that the Movement could help young people play an active role in building their own futures and in training young leaders capable to take part in the development and social, cultural and economic progress of their country.
Members of the World Baden-Powell Fellowship met in Seoul, Korea 3-6 April 2008. Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden participated in the event. He is Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation.
An estimated 10 million Scouts have participated in peace activities in 110 countries following a programme which was started by Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah and co-sponsored by Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf. It has been the largest and most successful programme ever undertaken by Scouts worldwide.
