Noticias

In the wake of atrocities that have ravaged the DRC – home of the Fédération des Scouts du Congo (FESCO)– many youngsters are nursing both physical and psychological wounds. These children were kidnapped by rebels and used as fighters, labourers, porters and sex slaves in a war that has torn the mineral-rich “sub-continent” apart for years. Nonetheless, dozens of youngsters have returned home. Unfortunately, reintegration has not been easy as some face death threats or may become idle, only to be re-enlisted into the rebellion. That’s why, as reported by AP, Congo’s Scouts Federation has intervened.

KINSHASA - Hot on the heels of 4th AGM at national level, FESCO (Fédération des Scouts de la R.D. Congo) is an organization on the move. The national team continues to implement the resolutions of the aforementioned AGM.

ACCRA - From 20 to 22 February, the Ghana Scout Association, in collaboration with the Horizon Kids Ghana (HKgh) held a weekend camp in Dawhenya. The objectives of this activity were: to celebrate the Founder’s Day, to introduce Scouting to the Community, to conduct an environmental awareness walk, and to increase membership.

LUANDA - On 21 February 2008 The Scout Association of Angola held the first meeting of Area Commissioners. The event which brought together fifteen of the eighteen senior leaders at Area level, analyzed the state of preparedness ahead of the Second National Scout Camp, to be held from 28 August to 5 September 2009 in the town of Brovil, Kwanza Sul Province

On 13th March, Africa will be celebrating the role of Scouting in educating Africa's youth. The theme of this event will be: “Our Africa, Our Environment: Scouts Care”. For more information on how you can take part, please download a kit attached to this article.

Scouts around the world marked the Founder's Day on Sunday 22nd February, 2009. Over 8,000 Scouts turned out at the Kabiruini showground in Nyeri district to mark the event. The theme of this year's occasion was “Breaking Barriers.” In his speech, Kenya’s Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka who is also the Kenya Scouts Chief Commissioner assured the Scouting fraternity in Kenya of continued government support. He pointed out that the government had already released 20 million shillings towards the 13th World Scout Moot in 2010, which Kenya will be privileged to host. He also urged the youth to continue upholding peace and unity so as to set an example to the rest of the country. The Chief Scout for kenya, Francis Kaparo was also presented, among many other dignitaries and diplomats.

Scouting is known for innovations. We have had indabas, jamborees, camporees and agoonorees. There is now a new trend of Scout schools and it will perhaps warrant some nomenclature from a special Scout task force. What would you call a Scout school? Perhaps an academoree! It is on the eve of the Founder’s Day and the Headmaster of the first Scout school in Tanzania, Mr Methusela Magoti, pays a visit to the Africa Regional Office in Nairobi. Under the green-leafy canopied Rowallan Scouts Camp, he relates the story of a trailblazing venture and breathtaking idea.

NAIROBI, 18 February 2009. At the Carnivore Restaurant, H.E. Vice-President of the Republic of Kenya, Kalonzo Musyoka, who is also the Chief Commissioner of the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA), officially launched the work of the Moot Organizing Committee (MOC), during an evening ceremony at the open-air tourist landmark. The objective of this event was to publicize the Moot and seek support from stakeholders. Kenya Scouts Association will host the next World Scout Moot from 27 July to 7 August 2010. About 3,000 participants are expected. Worth noting is the fact that Kenya will go down in the History of Scouting as the first African country to host a World Scout Moot.

NGOZI - On February 16, 2009, Scouts from Ngozi area in Burundi, with their Area Commissioner, Engineer Bonaventure Nduwimana (pictured), started the Scout week with charitable activities such as blood donation.

NAIROBI - Mr Adam Baden-Clay and his wife Nicole have been in Kenya for the past 10 months, on various missions. They for the first time visited the last resting place of their great grandparents—Robert Baden Powell and his wife Olave — in Nyeri, they informed the Kenyan Daily Nation (16 February 2009). During their stay, they also got to visit the Africa Regional office (ARO) of Scouting and interacted with staff members.