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Mexico City, 12 July, 2012. As every 4 years the Scout Association of Mexico held the Venturers National Jamboree, from 21 to 28 July 2012, now in the beautiful state of Quintana Roo located southeast of the Mexican Republic. This place is one of the...

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On last 24 of July, the ISC's Chairman, Mr. Michael Bradshaw, attended the closure ceremony of the Sub-regional Meeting of Educational Methods held in Arima (Trinidad & Tobago). By this way, he had the chance to interchange opinions with the...

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KENYA - Kenya Scout Association embarked on reviving the Rover programme and badge system by holding the Chief Scout Award (CSA) badge camp held at Rowallan Camp from the 23rd to 25th August 2013. The camp, which was a big success, saw 35 Rovers...

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SOUTH AFRICA - SCOUTS South Africa, in partnership with the German Scout Association DPSG, has been encouraging members to initiate community based environmental projects. Provinces, Districts and Groups received and successfully developed and...

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GITEGA - From 28th July to 5th August 2012, Scouts from over thirty countries gathered at the Bungere Scout camp in Gitega, Burundi for the 6th Africa Scout Jamboree. The opening ceremony was graced by His Excellency, Gervais Rufyikiri, the Second...

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The experience of the gathering for this year is considered a successful one. We heard a lot about the Omani hospitality and uniqueness, but it was a real for us during the different activities of the event, we surprised and impressed with the warm...

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As a consequence of its success, the Arab Scout Region would like to extend the cordial invitation of The 16th International Scout Gathering for Cultural Exchange which will be organized for 2013 by Oman Scouts & Guides in cooperation with the Arab...

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As it was a new approach of this type of gatherings and it could not be considered as a gathering or a workshop in its traditional aspect. Moreover, it was full of joy and pleasure, where you can touch a high scouting spirit and a great intention -...

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From 18 to 22 June 2013 in Guadarrama (Spain) 20 participants from 7 different European NSOs/NSAs met for the official kick-off meeting of the project: "Safe from Harm! Creating a safe environment for children and young people in Europe". The project...

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Situated in the Swiss Alps, Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) played host to the 2012 annual Management Meeting of the staff from the World Scout Bureau – Central Office and 6 Regional Offices. With a packed agenda focusing on key topics...

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Girls and boys belonging to the Guide and Scout Movement of La Plata - Argentina, got together on Saturday 3 November 2012 for a procession in their town to raise awareness about issues that are important for all inhabitants of this beautiful planet...

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The Kenya Scouts Association’s National Youth Representatives, Grace Michuki and Nelson Opany, have mobilised Scouts and young people in Kenya to join the Messengers of Peace (MoP) Kenya Chapter. Grace also happens to be the current Chairperson of...

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Libyan Scouts played a very efficient role at national level during the recent revolution events that has affected the country. During the revolution, Scouts were active in offering first-aid and care for the wounded and provided many community...

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As part of the implementation of the 2nd strategic priority of the Eurasia Regional Strategy Action plan (2010-2013), “Better Scouting for more young people: an attractive youth programme and membership growth”, the Scout Center “Krasnokamenka”...

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A mix of thanksgiving, recognition and celebration flooded the plenary hall of Bangabandhu International Conference Center ( BICC ), in Dhaka, Bangladesh as the 24th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference came to a close on 29th November 2012. In his...

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