Asia Pacific

Filipino Scouts join ShelterBox supporting typhoon survivors

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:06:33 GMT

Scouts joined in the massive rescue and relief operations after the deadly typhoon Washi ravaged northern Mindanao, a southern island in the Philippines, particularly Cagayan De Oro and Iligan cities early morning of 17th December 2011, sweeping away nearly 50,000 homes and affecting hundreds of people.

King of Sweden visits largest Scouting nation

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:19:40 GMT

Two prominent personalities – His Majesty the King of Sweden and the President of the Republic of Indonesia are meeting in Jakarta, for the benefit of young people in Indonesia. Both personalities are strong advocates of Scouting.

Risk management policy for quality Scouting

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:23:14 GMT

“It is high time for NSOs to develop a risk management policy to strengthen public confidence in what we do and how we do it.”

Sri Lanka's integration camps dispel differences, bridge similarities

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:44:52 GMT

A significant element of Scouting is peace, but for many years in Sri Lanka, this has been denied. Sri Lanka Scout Association is seeking to renew this hope by joining the Messengers of Peace project, to help young people overcome the longer effects of conflict, like prejudice, through a post-war integration camp among Singhalese and Tamil Scouts.

Australia and Timor Leste enjoy a special bond in Scouting

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:02:41 GMT

As part of its strategy of supporting the growth and development of Scouting in Timor Leste, Scouts Australia continues to assist in various ways including sponsorship of young people from that country to international events.

Major Rana, prime mover of Nepal's community Scouting passed away

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:23:58 GMT

Rabi Samser JB Rana, former Chief Commissioner and considered to be the prime mover of Community Scouting in Nepal Scouts died on Friday, 13th January 2012 in Kathmandu.

President of East Timor reaffirms Scouting contribution to peace

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:08:41 GMT

East Timor President José Ramos-Horta was invested as the Patron of Uniao Nacional dos Escuteiros de Timor-Leste (UNE-TL) on 12th January 2012 at the President Palacio in Nicolau Lobato, Timor Leste. Ramos-Horta is the second President of East Timor since independence and was a co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize.

Seeing beyond: An inside story of Scouting

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:36:12 GMT

In one rare opportunity, Oliver Lim, a Young Adult Member Group of APR, visited Manila and spent time with Scouts under the Ticket to Life troop discover about the unique things in their way of life.

Messengers of Peace Team visits Asia-Pacific Region

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:42:32 GMT

Manila, 11 January 2012 –- The global team of Messengers of Peace (MoP) is meeting with the executives and MoP regional team in Manila to strengthen coordination between the central and regional office work in implementing the MoP projects. The team consists of Patrik Hedljung, Abir Koubaa and Ray Saunders. Director of Global Projects Peter Illig could not join because of unavoidable circumstances. The team has earlier visited Africa, Eurasia and Europe regional offices.

Renovated Matale Scout Headquarters reopens

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:15:00 GMT

The once dilapidated Scout headquarters of Matale District is again operational after the ribbon-cutting ceremony on 20th November 2011. Matale is a town in the hill country of Sri Lanka which was the birthplace of Sri Lankan Scouting.

Scouting in a Monument

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:36:33 GMT

There is no question that Scouting in Hong Kong has both a long history and a history of success, rooted from a humble tradition. While Scouting revived from the Second World War, it encountered many difficulties including the problem of finding venues to replace those which were destroyed during the war.

Maldives holds first historic AGM and adopts revised constitution

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:52:43 GMT

Maldives Scout Association held its first historic AGM, attended by duly nominated representatives from 40 Scout Groups, on the 28th of December 2011. Representatives elected key position holders including the President of the Association, Vice President, Chief Commissioner, and five Scout Leaders for the National Council.

Power Camp supports Bangladesh government energy saving campaign

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:49:55 GMT

Bangladesh Scouts collaborates with the Power Division of the Bangladesh government to organize the Power Camp, a simultaneous gathering of 579 camps across the country from 18th to 21st December 2011.

Brunei commits developing attractive and dynamic youth programme

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:19:01 GMT

In its effort to provide an attractive and effective youth programme that appeals to the needs and interest of today’s young people, Brunei Scout Association organized National Youth Development Programme workshop from 3-7 December 2011.

UK Scouts help Bookbridge library centers in Cambodia

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:00:24 GMT

This summer, the UK Scouts started a nationwide campaign to collect children books for Bookbridge to establish teaching libraries in Cambodia. Bookbridge is one of the four charities supported by UK Scouts.

MoP orientation meeting in Indonesia progressing

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:06:03 GMT

To equip key leaders on the important aspects of Messengers of Peace (MoP) project, including its network and funds, a 3-day orientation meeting began on 4th December at the Cibubur Scout Camp, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting also attempts to help project managers or coordinators design peace projects which will make positive impact to the community.

Bookbridge now active in Cambodia

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:48:09 GMT

Continuing its commitment to help Bookbridge in its vision to make education free and accessible to all, Scouts are mobilized at national and local levels as Bookbridge expands its work in Cambodia.

Pakistan and India jointly hold special integration camp under Messengers of Peace initiative

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:10:47 GMT

Under the Messengers of Peace initiative, a special integration camp was organized between Rovers of Pakistan and India from 16th to 20th November 2011 at the National Youth Complex, in Gadpuri, Haryana where about 300 Rovers, Rangers, including leaders from India and 55 Rovers and leaders from Pakistan participated.

Nepal Prime Minister cites role of Scouting in nation-building

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:05:24 GMT

Wearing the Scout uniform as Patron, Nepali Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai pointed out that honesty and discipline are important elements in nation building that Scouting embodies in its principles. He added that Scouts are largely contributing in the process of peacekeeping and even writing the new Constitution. During his term, he vows that the government will financially extend its support to Nepal Scouts for the improvement of activities offered to young people.

Reinforcing adult leaders role in Scouting

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:27:36 GMT

Committed to reinforce the role of leader trainers and provide them with the latest training techniques, Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia (GPI) is co-hosting the Course for the Leader Trainers (CLT) from 24 to 30 November 2011 along with the Asia-Pacific Regional Office.