World Scouting expresses support as Scouts of Mexico continue relief operation

The Scouts of Mexico continued for the sixth consecutive day, the ongoing relief support to the affected communities after the recent earthquake that hit the country last week. The ongoing operation is focusing on providing support to the search and rescue efforts as well as providing shelters and services to the families in the affected areas.

Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), Ahmad Alhendawi, joined the Mexican Scouts on Sunday in a visit aimed to express the support and solidarity of the global Movement. After a brief meeting at the headquarter of the Scouts of Mexico, Alhendawi, together with the leadership of the National Scout Organization, visited several sites where the Scouts are active in providing support and assistance.

.@AhmadAlhendawi Secretario General @worldscouting con el #EquipoImjuve @ImjuveMX en el campamento Tlalpan, al sur de la CDMX pic.twitter.com/NMg6w5UjwC

— Scouts de México (@scoutsdemexico) September 25, 2017

"It is inspiring and heartwarming to see the bravery and resilience that the Mexican Scouts have brought to their communities after the earthquake. I joined today to convey the support and solidarity on behalf of 50 million Scouts around the world", said Alhendawi.

Over 16 support centres in the capital city of Mexico are supported by Scouts, offering aid to thousands of affected families. According to the Scouts of Mexico, no Scouts have been reported among the victims but several Scouts have lost their homes as a result of the earthquake. Some of the Rover Scouts who have lost their homes have also joined the relief efforts, stressing that they would like to be assets to their country in this difficult time.

The ongoing support offered by the Scouts have been widely recognised by the local authorities and international relief agencies. The head of the Mexican Institute for Youth, Mr Jose Romero, praised the efforts of the Scouts and stressed the importance of the values and skills that the Scout Movement offers to young people.

In parallel to the ongoing relief efforts, WOSM continues to facilitate a fundraising effort through the Scout Donation Platform . It is foreseen that the funds raised will be directed to the reconstruction of homes for the affected families in the coming weeks.