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Over 3,000 participants participated in a vibrant Opening Ceremony, with brass bands, a few short speeches, noteably from the Camp Chief, the Chief Scout of Iceland and the representatives of the European Scout Committee and Europe Committee WAGGGS and, of course, the Roverway song!. The Opening…

It is a cold chilly night in Mashonaland where the rich culture of Africa comes to life when Scouts from over 20 African countries gather around a campfire during the Africa Scout Day International Camp on 10th March 2018 at Ruwa Scout Park. Over 600 young people got to discover their spark and…

The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is following the reports about the possible removal of the statue of Lord Robert Baden-Powell from Poole Quay in Dorset, United Kingdom. WOSM’s Member Organisation in the UK, The Scout Association, is discussing the matter with the local…

Scout Leaders from ten National Scout Organizations celebrated the World Environment Day on 5th June at Cibubur Scout Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia. They were participants of the International Seminar on Environment Education & Biodiversity, the first international seminar of this nature…

On 25 March and the week leading up to the day, Scouts all over Africa joined WWF to commemorate Earth Hour with a call for urgent action on climate change. This year’s event came against the backdrop of the recently released IPCC Sixth Climate Change Assessment Report 2023 which warned the world…

Following a long-time tradition that happens every three years, Boy Scouts of America held the 2014 Omaha Beach Camporee from 25 to 27 April on the shores of Normandy, at Vierville-sur-mer, France. Around 5,000 Scouts and Leaders from the United States and other European countries gathered to open…

The fruits of many years of hard work in revising the youth programme package for all sections finally became evident on 2nd October during the BP Award ceremony in Malaysia.The BP Award, the first in Malaysian Rover Scouting, was presented to 37 brilliant and dynamic Rovers. They are the first…

Today we face all sorts of environmental problems, from global warming, destruction of the ozone layer and polluted rivers, to loss of biodiversity and piles of waste. Fortunately, however, there are products and services that makes a positive difference and actively help to inflict less damage in…

At the recent 24th APR Scout Conference, many individuals across the region were presented with awards as a way of recognizing their significant services and contributions to Scouting. The awards are in different categories, one of which is the APR Award for Distinguished Service, the highest…

SOUTH AFRICA - On the 6th of September 2014 over 1,400 Cubs and Scouts from the KZN Region are taking part in the Annual SCOUTS South Africa Rally. This year the event will take place from 08h00 to 15h00 at the Outdoor Centre in Ladysmith. Minister of Finance Nhlanhla Nene and Chief Scout Sibusiso…

On the 6th of September 2014 over 1,400 Cubs and Scouts from the KZN Region are taking part in the Annual SCOUTS South Africa Rally. This year the event will take place from 08h00 to 15h00 at the Outdoor Centre in Ladysmith. Minister of Finance Nhlanhla Nene and Chief Scout Sibusiso Vilane will be…

The Association du Scoutisme Genevois (The Scout Association of Geneva) or 'Scouts de Genève' is celebrating its Centenary. To mark this occasion, early this morning scarves were hung around the necks of 20 statues standing in the city of Geneva. Moreover, in order to commemorate this Anniversary,…