News and Stories
Scouting officials and the business community gathered in a fundraising cocktail held on 16th January 2009 at the Makati Shangri-La, Makati City, Philippines to raise funds for the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Foundation. The Foundation supports...
WOSM leaders Mr. Mario Diaz Martinez, Vice-Chairman of the World Scout Committee, Mr. Luc Panissod, Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, Mr. Bagrat Yesayan, Chairman of the Eurasia Regional Scout Committee, Mr. Craig...
Following fully open processes carried out in total collaboration with the Eurasia Regional Scout Committee, and in full agreement with this Committee, Mr Luc Panissod Secretary General of the World Scout Bureau is pleased to inform you that he has...
The Teams, Core and Support Groups and some Units of the Region met at Kandersteg International Scout Centre to continue working to achieve the Regional Scout Plan in an integrated and effective way. Continuing the tradition established in the last...
Following many months of lobbying, we are advised that the proposal to have 2011 designated the European Year of Volunteering has been accepted by the President of the European Commission. This in itself is a recognition of the fundamentally...
The 6th European Forum for Youth Programme and Adult Resources was held at Campo Aventura, near Óbidos, Portugal, from March 18th – 22nd. The event brought together 66 participants from 20 countries. In total, there were 26 European NSOs represented...
The Training Team of Lithuanian Scouting investigates if their training system is causing problems The problems the Lithuanians have identified include: The number of adults who participate in the training has decreased in the past 2 years Some...
Giuseppe Porcaro of AGESCI, Italy is appointed as Secretary-General of the platform. European Scouting made again a significant contribution in strengthening the cooperation of European youth organisations in shaping policies. The membership of the...
Participants from Delegates from 18 countries met in Sweden last week to work on the relationship between the European and Arab Regions. The aim of the meeting was to share ideas, develop partnerships and increase understanding between the Regions...
European Voluntary Service (EVS) is a fantastic opportunity for young people. Through the Youth in Action Programme they can experience a volunteering period in a country other than their own. The Region will now open a position for one young person...
Le Service Volontaire Européen (SVE) représente une fantastique opportunité pour un jeune. Par le biais du Programme Jeunesse en Action, le jeune peut vivre une expérience en tant que volontaire pendant une certaine période dans un pays étranger. La...
“Let’s Slogo!”: The official competition for a logo and slogan for the European Year of Volunteering 2011 launched. The Alliance has launched today the “Let’s Slogo!” competition on www.eyv2011.eu to call for proposals for logos and slogans. This...
The official competition for a logo and slogan for the European Year of Volunteering 2011 is getting to the “crucial phase”: you can vote on www.eyv2011.eu your favourite Logo/Slogan! Public online voting on proposals will be opened from 1st to 16th...
The Network meeting in Firenze was held from 6 to 8 November 2009 with lots of new participants joining longer established ones making the event a special one. Besides the Growth Network experienced participants, there were some new members this time...
The Danish Scouts and Guides are holding a Climate Camp throughout the two weeks of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. The aim of the camp is to highlight the importance of climate change and the need for everyone to adopt a more...