Asia-Pacific News

“Scouts play various roles in society. They are not only participants but also service providers, creators, constructors and contributors.” This was the statement of the Scout Association of Macau (SAM) Chief Commissioner Mr Leong Sio Pui as he...

The objectives of the project: Improve mutual understanding and tolerance of the opinion of other brothers and sisters in Scouting during the development of a common educational programme for Scouts-members of NOSU-through training and workshops. The...

World Scout Foundation Director John Geoghegan visited one of the Messengers of Peace (MoP) projects at the Mashudi Scout Campsite, West Java, around 150 kilometers from Jakarta, on 11th July 2012. He was welcomed by the Vice Governor of West Java...

Regardless of age, every Scout is actually a Messenger of Peace (MoP). Over the years, Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia and other national scout organizations have been playing this role. Through MoP projects, some completed, others are ongoing, World...

The series of Committee NSO visits (CNV) to 26 National Scout Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region that started in 2008 concludes its full round with the Kiribati Scout Association (KSA). The visit begins today in Tarawa, the capital. Over 25...

Scouting in Nepal advances as Nepal Scouts organized its first National Youth Forum on 29th June to 2nd July 2012, creating a platform where young people can share their views on issues affecting them. Through youth forum, young adults of the...

The growth of Scouting in Afghanistan is increasingly seen as more training of adult leaders and support continue. In the current collaboration of WOSM/Asia-Pacific with PARSA, 52 participants, including 6 female members are taking part in the 3rd...

A good blend of young adults, professional Scout leaders and volunteers attended the APR Correspondents Workshop in Manila, Philippines from 22nd to 25th June 2012. The workshop offers several firsts. It is the first ever correspondents workshop for...

The National Organization of Scouts of Ukraine (NOSU) has continued to implement projects on social service in Scouting. In order to involve scouts to one of the most prestigious international sport events - the European Football Championship, NOSU...

Rover represents a step of transition in Scouting from the Explorers to the level of Group Leader or of Active Member involved within the Board of a National Scout Organization (NSO). So, rover must be: sociable, demanding in work and activity, light...

The Scout Center “Krasnokamenka” located in Crimea, Ukraine hosted an educational seminar on “Successful Planning” taking place from 7th till 10th of June, 2012. As a follow-up to the Eurasia Regional Strategic and Action plan elaborated for the...

Summer activities of National Scout Association of Moldova Preview :(Click on the preview to enlarge)

Rovers and leaders of Indonesia led a small village of Kukusan, Beji district, Depok, West Java to a healthy lifestyle and clean environment as their peace initiative in the Asia-Pacific under the banner of Messengers of Peace. Scouts known as...

Göran Hägerdal is the newly appointed Executive Director, Strategy and Education at the World Scout Bureau Central Office in Geneva. In his new role, Göran has overall responsibility for the Strategy for Scouting, Educational Methods (Youth Programme...