Asia Pacific

Mongolia strengthens financial capabilities

Mon, 28 May 2012 06:03:48 GMT

28 May 2012, Ulaanbaatar -- The Scout Association of Mongolia will conclude today its four-day National Workshop on Building Financial Capabilities which begun on 25th May 2012 at the International Children Center, Nairamdal, Mongolia to equip Scout leaders with skills on financial capability.

Indonesian Rovers work for clean and healthy environment

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:51:34 GMT

Rovers and leaders of Indonesia led a small village of Kukusan, Beji district, Depok, West Java to a healthy lifestyle and clean environment as their peace initiative in the Asia-Pacific under the banner of Messengers of Peace.

Asia-Pacific NSOs participate in the Global Program to Spread the Culture of Dialogue

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:13:15 GMT

The Messenger of Peace (MoP) project and the King Abdul Aziz Center For National Dialogue (KACND), in collaboration with the World Scout Foundation, launched ‘The Global Program For Training of Trainers’ for certified trainers to spread the culture of dialogue, which is taking place in Holiday Inn Izdihar Hotel in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 20th to 23rd May 2012.

Pakistani Rovers host Indian contingent for the 2nd special integration camp

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:09:28 GMT

In the second round of the integration camp of Scouts and Guides from India and Pakistan, each had the opportunity to know and learn from each other in many ways.

Gone Home: Dr Renato Paras

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:40:17 GMT

Just a few months ago, we paid tribute to Dr Renato Paras for his excellent and dedicated service to Scouting as Regional Treasurer of the Asia-Pacific Region for over 20 years.

Regional team visits Scout groups in Nepal

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:23:11 GMT

After the Regional Scout Committee meeting in Dhaka, a regional team led by the Regional Scout Committee member Mr. Fazlur Rahman with Regional Director Mr Abdullah Rasheed went to Nepal from 23-27 April, as part of consultancy visit to National Scout Organizations.

Key Scout leaders meet SAARC Secretary General

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:25:53 GMT

Some key Scout leaders from the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee met the Secretary General of SAARC Mr Ahmed Saleem at his office in Kathmandu on 23rd April to brief him about Scouting in the SAARC area, which is one of the main coordinating bodies of youth activities in the sub-region.

Regional Scout Committee decides on conference-related issues

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:16:00 GMT

The Asia Pacific Regional Scout Committee met on 21-22 April 2012 in Dhaka, Bangladesh and finalized matters related to the forthcoming Regional Scout Conference to be held in Dhaka in November 2012. After the Chairman of the Host Organizing Committee (HOC) Habibul Alam presented the progress report, it was decided that the educational tour plan will not only be a " train journey " to the Sylhet region but as a memorable journey to see the real life situation of the sub continent. The committee also approved the final conference agenda and special guest package fee of US$125 per person for Scout leaders and guests who are coming for special events such as the APR Foundation Fellowship Gathering, ATAS/APES Gathering and the awarding ceremony.

Leaders of NSOs in Southeast Asia to support potential countries

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:03:19 GMT

12th April, Chiang Mai, Thailand – National Scout Organizations in southeast Asia had a two-day gathering in Chiangmai, Thailand for the 3rd Conference of the ASEAN Scouts Association for Regional Cooperation (ASARC). The ASARC was established in 2007 at the initial meeting in Malaysia for the purpose of sharing resources and jointly organizing Scouting activities and programmes.

Workshop participants simulate experience of a person with special needs

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:09:02 GMT

With great excitement, 34 participants from different part of the Asia-Pacific Region arrived in Perth, Western Australia for the APR Workshop on Scouting with Special Needs held from 6th to 9th April 2012. They are coming from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and local participants from Australia to share knowledge, develop ideas, and commit to act.

President of Sri Lanka opens 29th APR and Sri Lanka Centenary Scout Jamboree

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:32:09 GMT

The 29th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree opened on 1st April at the historic city of Dambulla in a festive mood with colorful cultural dances. The very lively Jamboree song was performed live by Bhathiya and Santhush, two young persons who are among the biggest names among the Sri Lankan music lovers.

Scouts to see world heritage sites at Asia-Pacific Jamboree

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:39:46 GMT

30th March 2012, Sri Lanka -- Young people in colorful shirts, scarves and flags will soon occupy the Jamboree site in Dambulla, Matale district, for the first major regional event this year in the Asia-Pacific – the 29th APR Scout Jamboree from 1st to 6th April 2012.

Philippines upholds safe Scouting

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:21:08 GMT

True to its commitment to safe Scouting, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines organized its 1st Risk and Safety Management Workshop in Davao City, Philippines from 21st to 24th February 2012, participated by 120 Scout Leaders from different parts of the country.

Bangladesh conducts financial management workshop

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:03:37 GMT

The first national workshop on Building Financial Management organized by Bangladesh Scouts gathered 48 participants from different districts across the country from 3rd to 5th February 2012. The main goal of the workshop was to equip leaders with skills on financial management.

Scout leaders say no to drugs

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:08:22 GMT

Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia teams up with the Drug-Free World Foundation to provide education to people not to fall into drug abuse. The partnership was made during the Drug-Free Training of Trainers at the National Training Centre in Jakarta from 3rd to 4th March 2012 where 57 Scout leaders were equipped to coach and spread a variety of information about the dangers of drug abuse to their respective Scout units.

Japanese Scout conquers Baden Powell Scout Peak

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:03:37 GMT

Japanese Rover Masaki Nagashima is the first Scout this year who successfully reached the Baden Powell Scout Peak which is 5,890 meters above sea level. The message was confirmed by team leader Naresh Maharjan directly from the base camp on 2nd March.

Singapore Scouts celebrate President Tony Tan’s return to Scouting as Chief Scout

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:43:34 GMT

Singapore Scouting welcomed President Tony Tan Keng Yam as its new Chief Scout in a special gathering on 25th February 2012 at the east coast of Singapore.

Filipino Scouts join ShelterBox supporting typhoon survivors

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:06:33 GMT

Scouts joined in the massive rescue and relief operations after the deadly typhoon Washi ravaged northern Mindanao, a southern island in the Philippines, particularly Cagayan De Oro and Iligan cities early morning of 17th December 2011, sweeping away nearly 50,000 homes and affecting hundreds of people.

King of Sweden visits largest Scouting nation

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:19:40 GMT

Two prominent personalities – His Majesty the King of Sweden and the President of the Republic of Indonesia are meeting in Jakarta, for the benefit of young people in Indonesia. Both personalities are strong advocates of Scouting.

Risk management policy for quality Scouting

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:23:14 GMT

“It is high time for NSOs to develop a risk management policy to strengthen public confidence in what we do and how we do it.”