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“World Scouting: Educating for Global Citizenship”, a reference book for a better understanding of our Movement What is the magic in Scouting that has attracted millions of young people all over the world for decades and decades, to share values...

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Charles Ng, our newly appointed Manager, Global Projects, has now fully integrated the Messengers of Peace (MoP) team at the World Scout Bureau Central Office and is supporting Regional Offices throughout project implementations. Also, Charles...

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Bangladesh Scouts mobilized Rovers and Leaders in finding survivors after an eight-storey building collapsed in Savar, Bangladesh on 24th April 2013 which claimed over 300 lives and severely injured hundreds of others. Death toll is expected to rise...

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It was a proud moment for Nepal Scouts when Chief Guest Rt’ Honorable Chairman of the Council of Ministers Mr. Khil Raj Regmi inaugurated the 2nd National Jamboree on 11th April 2013 at the Tikaluli, Chitwan, Nepal after three decades of waiting...

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The weekend of 5 to 7 April 2013 was designated to the European Scout Symposium when the European Region would meet, review progress on its current Regional Plan, consider the impact of World issues, contributions from other Regions and other...

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The International Scout Peace Camp (ISPC) opened in fanfare, reinforced with the dancing of hundreds of participants and guests attending the opening ceremony at the Cibubur Scout Camping Ground, east of Jakarta, on 25th March 2013. The peace camp is...

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Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports Affair, Hon. Roy Suryo welcomed the members of the World Scout Committee (WSC) and the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee (APRSC) in their first joint meeting at the Cibubur Scout Centre, Jakarta from 23rd...

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"We belong to the Scout Federation of Lebanon which is the first Arab Scout Association specialised in the field of environment", declares lawyer Naguib Singer aged 35 years old, adding that “young Scouts are extremely positive about improving the...

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Youth Empowerment is a key strategic priority of WOSM. One of its main goals is the empowerment of young people in order to promote their autonomy and decision-making in aspects related to natural changes that take place during its development as...

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Meet Eroolt is a 9-year old Cub Scout who participated in one of Mongolia’s largest boxing contests and was awarded with the “Promising Athlete.” Also, he joined Mongolia’s Taekwondo National Championship Contest and got the bronze medal. His...

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Cold wave gripped Bangladesh’s northeastern regions since mid-December last year prompting Bangladesh Scouts to respond to the immediate needs. Worst-hit areas were Islampur, Sariakandhi, Sonatola, Melandha,Kazipur, Kawnia, Gangachara, panchagar...

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Orphan children in orphanage had a nice New Year. Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan wanted to do something different in community and have met them. After New Year ASA created a little project to help an orphan. They had bought the food, fruits...

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Nepal Scouts is aspiring to achieve a membership of 60,000 by 2020. This goal is shared by 49 participants who represent 35 districts who are now at the National Headquarters in Kathmandu for the on-going National Strategic Plan Review. Hon. Member...

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Under the Motto "Networking for development", the Arab Scout Regional Office launched a training workshop for Messengers of Peace Network Coordinators at the national level. The event is being held from 9 to 13 Feb. 2013 in Cairo International Scout...

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The Second National Youth Forum of Guatemala organized by the Coordinating Committee of the Youth Network (YN), the event fulfilled all its expectations. Was held on May 11 and 12 at San Jorge Muxbal (Guatemala), with 39 participants young scouts...

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