History
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All World JOTA Reports
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.
Education in love in place of fear
Re-edition of the report presented to the 3rd International Congress of Moral Education Geneva, 1st of August 1922
To celebrate Founder's Day, we suggest that you read the following text and share it amongst your friends or in your Scout group. It will most certainly inspire you.
The man of peace
The horrors of war Longing for peace after three years of war, in 1917 B-P wrote "The roots of Scouting have grown among young people of all civilised countries and are developing more each day. It might be thought that if in years to come, a considerable proportion of the future citizens of each nation forms part of this brotherhood, they will be joined by a bond of personal friendship and mutual understanding such as has never existed before, which will help to find a solution to terrible international conflicts."The Educator
What to do with young people? Released from his missions, Baden Powell set up home in England. He looked at the pressing problems of a British society weakened by unemployment and decided to devote himself to the service of young people. Taking advantage of his fame, he spoke directly to them by means of the newspapers sold in stalls throughout England.
The Hero
The Hero of Mafeking In 1899, stretching his talents and astuteness to the full, Colonel Baden Powell saved the South African village of Mafeking, after 217 days under siege by the Boers. He had only 1,000 men against 6,000. One of his side’s strengths which made all the difference were the youngsters trained as sentinels and runners. On his return, the English acclaimed him as a hero and the Queen made him a General.
An Admirable Madman
A Friendly Jokester Before joining the army, becoming a hero and creating Scouting, Robert Stephenson Baden Powell was just a goodhumoured and friendly young man, who liked acting, games and life in the outdoors more than his studies. Resigned to his mischievous temperament, but recognising his talent on stage, a teacher called him an “admirable madman”.
