Burundi to host Africa Jamboree in 2012! [IMPORTANT NOTICE]
From July 28th to August 5th, 2012. Under the theme “Scouting for a positive change”, the 6th Africa Scout Jamboree will be held in Burundi, in Bungere, at the National Training Centre of the Association of the Scouts of Burundi. As preparations go underway, some Scouts have received conflicting and erroneous information about the so-called “African Jamboree 2012” supposedly to be held in Ghana. Please ignore the latter.
We would like to reiterate that the only official WOSM Scout Jamboree in Africa is that which will be held in Burundi on the specified dates, under the auspices of the World Scout Bureau, and hosted by the Burundi Scouts Association.
We urge you to ignore any other source of information that purports to organize a similar event.
The last Africa Scout Conference held in Ghana, Accra, from 9th to 12th November 2009, decided that the 6th Africa Scout Jamboree be held in Burundi in 2012.
Finally, we extend to all the Scouts and Scout Leaders a warm welcome to the 6th Africa Scout Jamboree in Burundi. Burundi Scout Association is doing its best to prepare a memorable experience for you.
“Scouting for a positive change”
About 3000 young people from across the globe have already marked July 28th to August 5th 2012 in their Scout diaries, as the day when they will assemble in Burundi, in Bungere, at the National Training Centre of the Association of the Scouts of Burundi for the 6th Africa Scout Jamboree.
A good number of potential participants are already sending their registration forms to Burundi.
While offer still lasts… 27th March 2012 is the magical date!
The early registration, to the biggest youth gathering in Burundi, has been promoted by the host country so as to offer a discount to those who meet the deadline of 27th March 2012. If you register before this date, you will benefit from a “promotional amount” and will pay: 100,000 BIF (Burundi Francs) for Burundians, 100 USD for Africans and, 200 USD for the rest of the world. Otherwise, should you register between 1st April and 31st May 2012, you will pay: 150,000 BIF for Burundians, 150 USD for Africans and 500 USD for the rest of the world.
NB: Payment must be made in USD or BIF to the following account:
Bank account: Banque Commerciale du Burundi
Address: A Bujumbura – Burundi
Swift code: BCBUBIBI
USD: 0006968-36-07
BIF: 0006968-35-10
Come and marvel at the beautiful heart of Africa!
Burundi’s beautiful, green and undulating landscape embraces the horizon in a way that may make you fall in love with the country at first sight. The heart of Africa, as it is fondly nicknamed, is an East African country, with a population of about 6 Million people and a surface area of 27,134 square kilometers.
Nothing will be left to chance
Like many countries in Africa and beyond, Burundi has had a “not-so-rosy” past. With this in mind, the organizers are leaving nothing to chance in a bid to deliver the safest and best organized Jamboree in the history of regional jamborees.
Practically speaking, the host has already conducted a “litmus test” by successfully organizing a pre-jamboree event from 26th December 2011 to 2nd January 2012 at the actual jamboree site. The event – that brought together African and European Scouts – was held without any incident. Nevertheless, through this “dry-run” some key lessons were learnt that will go a long way in ensuring the 6th Africa Jamboree is an experience of a lifetime through an appetizing array of fun and adventure activities.
“The Government of Burundi has fully engaged itself so as to ensure that the preparation of this important and large-scale event be a success. Arrangements were made to facilitate visa acquisition, local transport and to offer security services to participants”, assured Corneille Ntawurutimana, the Director General, Ministry of Youth and Sports.
For more details…
Please contact Jean Claude NIKWIBITANGA , Director of the 6th Africa Scout Jamboree,
Tel: +257 22 23 69 48, (+257) 79 915406, (+257) 77 750057,
Email: info@africanscoutjamboree.org
jeanclaude_tanga@yahoo.fr
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