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The World JOTA Report shows you all the different JOTA stories of the participating countries, statistical information, kit-builiding ideas and much more. With photos and graphics in full colour. Relive the JOTA weekend and download it from this web site.

13th World Scout Moot Report

Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) hosted the 13th World Scout Moot - the first World Organization of the Scout Movement youth event to be held in Africa - from 27 July to 7 August 2010. It was attended by 1,675 Scouts from 68 countries around the world including participants, contingent staff and members of the International Service Team (IST).

3rd World Scout Inter-religious Symposium Report

The 3rd World Scout Inter-religious Symposium was organised at Hotel Africana, Kampala (Uganda) from the 21st to 25th October 2009. There were over 80 participants from 30 countries belonging to 12 different faiths and beliefs: namely Baha’i, Buddhist, Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, Orthodox, Protestant, Hindu, Islam, Jewish, Native African, Sikh and Won-Buddhist.

World Scientific Congress

Education and World Scout Movement: Experiences and Challenges

(Last Update 22th February 2012). As a key outcome of the Centenary activities, WOSM launched a global project to build a "knowledge base" for people who engaged in a process of collective learning about Scouting. The first step of this project was the World Scientific Congress. The proceeding is the result of researchers, academics, UN and NGO representatives and of course Scout Leaders' contributions.

39th World Scout Conference Report

The 39th World Scout Conference was held 10-14 January 2011 in Curitiba, Brazil. Hosted by the União dos Escoteiros do Brasil (the Brazilian Scouts Association), it was attended by 918 participants from 138 countries.

Hej Jam! 6

Latest release of Hej Jam! We all expected the closing ceremony to be something extraordinary. After a fantastic Jamboree with superb shows throughout, it just had to be! On the night of the 6th August the grand finale began, with the theme ‘Solidarity’ and plenty of rumours about what was to come. Situated at an all new stage with a view from every side, the conditions were set for a fantastic show.

Hej Jam! 5

Release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 6th of August 2011. The Jamboree is not only about activities, Camp in Camp and big events; much more is happening all around the campsite as part of the daily life at the Jamboree. The everyday life is conducted in every Subcamp, and the Towns are summing with life much of the time.

Hej Jam! 4

Release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 3rd of August 2011. Safe from Harm, conference on the issue of child protection, held on the Jamboree site. Quest, People, Global Development Village, Dream, Earth, the Module Activities have names to spark your imagination. Young Correspondents from Switzerland and Brazil had the honour of interviewing a secret member of the Swedish Royal Family.

Hej Jam! 3

Release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 1st of August 2011. Ramadan at the Jamboree, Ramadan is considered the month of Quran and Charity and whoever fasts receives great rewards. During Ramadan, Muslims perform lots of religious rituals, like reading the Quran more often, performing Taraweeh prayers every night of Ramadan after Ishaa prayer (night prayer). Also Muslims increase doing good deeds and paying charity to needy people and pay Zakat (fourth pillar of Islam) as it has double rewards during this month.

Hej Jam! 2

New release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 30th of July 2011. It’s arrivals day and Scouts are joining the Jamboree from all over the world. Some arrived early to help; others had been delayed by weather, lost luggage and transport issues. All seem happy to be at the site and excited about what the next two weeks hold for them.

Hej Jam! 1

First full release of Hej Jam! distributed to the participant on the 28th of July 2011 In this issue and five others we want to write about the great stories that happen all over the Jamboree and even outside the campsite! Small stories or big stories – it doesn’t matter. We want to be there where it happens.

Hej Jam! 0

This is the pre-release of Hej Jam. It has been distributed in 4 000 copies to the ISTs that have arrived on the 26th of July. Welcome to the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden! For the next two weeks you will be living in an international city of Scouts, gathering more than 39 000 people from around 150 countries.

Brochure

39th World Scout Conference - 11th World Scout Youth Forum

Message from the President of União dos Escoteiros do Brasil Hosting the main Scout leadership worldwide in our country is a reason to be proud and very happy, but it is also a great responsibility. We will do our best to make sure that the 39th World Scout Conference and the 11th World Scout Youth Forum reach their goals and can contribute to the creation of a better world. Welcome! Join forces and share this dream with us! My warmest hugs, Rubem Tadeu Cordeiro Perlingeiro

Crew Kit

13th World Scout Moot 2010 Kenya

This resource has been developed to help the Crews, international teams of 10 Rover Scouts, to work effectively during the 13th World Scout Moot in Kenya.

Karibu : Moot Voice No 4 - August 6

Official Newspaper of the 13th World Scout Moot, Kenya 2010

After 10 days of fun and adventure, the first ever Scout Moot in Africa is coming to a close. As described by many participants, it will go down in history as an event full of adventure, fun, making new friends, learning new skills, experiencing the warmth and hospitality of Africa, unique landscapes, and beautiful flora and fauna: Truly, an ultimate discovery.

Karibu : Moot Voice No 3 - August 3

Official Newspaper of the 13th World Scout Moot, Kenya 2010

Discovering Rovers departed for expedition centres outside Nairobi. They had a rich experience interacting with local communities. They learned new skills. They did good turns in schools and for the environment. After an exciting four days, it was time to re-unite at Rowallan camp for another six days of fun, learning and friendship

Karibu : Moot Voice No 2 - July 31

Official Newspaper of the 13th World Scout Moot, Kenya 2010

Excitement galore engulfed the opening ceremony. Participants drowned in a celebratory mood as they witnessed the kicking off of the first ever World Scout Moot in Africa. Then it was time to depart for the various expedition centres for a four day adventure of ultimate discovery.

Karibu : Moot Voice No 1 - July 28

Official Newspaper of the 13th World Scout Moot, Kenya 2010

Excitement is mounting in Kenya where hundreds of international service volunteers,together with key personnel from the World Scout Bureau and scores of adult leaders from the Kenya Scouts Association are mobilizing themselves and preparing various expedition centres for the arrival of 1,500 rover scouts from all over the world who will take part in the 13th World Scout Moot, the first event of its kind on the african continent.

Bulletin 3: April 2010

Welcome to yet another edition of the 13th World Scout Moot Bulletin. As 2010 dawns on us, it is also my privilege to welcome you all to the year of the World Scout Moot, the first ever to take place on African soil. This year, close to 3000 young adults from all over the world will converge in Kenya to partake in what we fondly call a Moot in Scouting parlance. By joining, you will be able to make friends from all over the world and enjoy a bewildering array of fun-filled and yet educative activities. What‘s more, as you participate in this momentous event, you will be awed by the beauty of Kenya, the land where the Founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell, chose to spend his last days. The countdown to the Ultimate Discovery is in its final phase. Karibuni Kenya! It’s time! Frédéric T. Kama-Kama Regional Director, World Scout Bureau Africa Regional Office

Bulletin 2: November 2009

Dear friends in Scouting, Welcome to the second Bulletin for the 13th World Scout Moot! My name is Gathogo Ngugi and I am your Moot Director. I lead the small team that work in the Moot Office and we are working hard to provide you and your Contingents with the Scouting adventure of a lifetime in Kenya next summer. Gathogo Ngugi ,Director 13th World Scout Moot, Kenya 2010

Bulletin 1: July 2009

Welcome to Kenya - Karibu Kenya Welcome to the first Bulletin for the 13th World Scout Moot which will be held in Kenya from 27th July to 7th August 2010. This Bulletin provides an update on progress with the preparations for the Moot. An enormous variety of stimulating and exciting activities have been designed for the participants of the 13th World Scout Moot in Kenya. This event offers an excellent opportunity to all participants to enjoy themselves while having fun and learning more about Scouting in their groups, country and other countries throughout the world. This is a great opportunity to show how Scouting can “make a difference” at local, national and world levels. We hope that this Bulletin will provide you with useful information. If you have any questions you can also send us an email at: info@scoutmoot2010.org

38th World Scout Conference Report

Every three years, the governing body of World Scouting meets to evaluate the recent past and consider the immediate future. Since 1922, this sequence of meetings has mapped out the unique destiny of an unique movement for young people. The projection of the Scout Movement towards the future depends on a universal vision, the legacy of Baden-Powell: to create a better world. One year after the Centenary of Scouting. This report reflects the debates and decisions taken during the first conference of the second century of Scouting.

21th World Scout Jamboree Report

The 21st World Scout Jamboree was an amazing experience, made even more special because it took place in 2007 – the Centenary of Scouting. We had the privilege of leading the planning, preparation and organisation of the Jamboree, but there is no doubt in our minds that it was only with the enthusiasm and huge efforts of many others – too numerous to list here – that nearly 30,000 young people had a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience.

World Scientific Congress Report

World Scientific Congress Education And World Scout Movement: Experiences And Challenges Geneva 16 – 17 November 2007 One hundred years after its founding, the World Organization of the Scout Movement decided to examine it’s practices, methods and pedagogy. A Scientific Congress was planned within the framework of the centennial celebrations and took place in Geneva, on 16 and 17 November 2007. This document aims to give a first glimpse of the Congress before the “Proceedings” are published.