El Salvador - Brigades against violence
The civil war and violence in El Salvador have resulted in an ever-growing number of young people joining gangs. The Scout Association of El Salvador thought that young people needed a better way to express themselves, and so developed the concept of "Solidarity Brigades".
The young people were able to carry out activities based on the concept of "Brigades" at camps organised with the assistance of the Ministry of Education in a positive environment, which emphasised integration, a team spirit, learning useful skills and community service. These camps became so popular that the concept was repeated in schools where young people formed their own “Brigades”.
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