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There were more than 600 Scouts and Guides from different regions of Myanmar who participated in the 3rd National Camp on 1 – 5 March at No. 1 SHS in Kyaukpadaung Township, Bagan Nyuang U. The President of the Republic of Union of Myanmar, who is...

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Earlier this month, the Scouts of Corfu (Ionian Islands, Greece) organized a volunteer mission to Athens where they spent a weekend working with and for refugees and in particular the children of refugees. The mission was part of the continued work...

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There was pomp and colour as Scouts from different countries across Africa and beyond gathered at the Baden Powell Centenary Memorial Hall in Accra, Ghana for the celebrations of the Africa Scout Day. This was the culmination of a series of...

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As part of the camp programme, Scouts today visited 2 children’s homes. One is a correctional facility for home for minors and the other, Dzorwulu Home, is for kids with disability. During the visit the Scouts interacted with the children and made...

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The two-day meeting of the Africa Scout Committee concluded today at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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The two-day training on youth engagement for good governance kicked-off today at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park. It is being attended by about thirty Scout leaders and young people from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Tanzania...

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The work of the Scouts over the years have been made possible by the generous donations of friends and supporters who ascribe to the belief that nothing gives more happiness and fulfilment like contributing to worthy causes aimed at transforming...

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On the occasion of #IWD2016, World Scout Committee (WSC) Chairperson, João Armando Gonçalves, and WOSM Secretary General, Scott Teare share their thoughts on gender equality and how Scouting is making a difference by encouraging both genders to...

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We welcome you to get involved — share memorable photos and stories of Cub Scouting with the #Cubs100 community. Also coming your way are fun activities and useful resources. Check it out now - www.scout.org/cubs100

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The Africa Scout Region is saddened by the news of the untimely death of Mr. Steve Kanene, the National Executive Commissioner of The Scout Association of Malawi which occurred on Thursday, February 25, 2016 after a short illness. Until his demise...

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Every two years the informal network of Sea Scout and Sea Guide branches of National Scout Associations (NSAs) and Member Organisation (MOs) of the European Regions of WOSM and WAGGGS organise a European Sea Scout Seminar. Hosted by Związek...

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This past weekend, from 12 to 14 February 2016, some 80 participants from a number of German speaking Scout and Guide Associations in the European Regions of the World Organizations of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Associations of Girl...

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As part of its strategy towards Youth Involvement in decision-making, the Ghana Scout Association (GSA) in collaboration with the Africa Regional Team organized its maiden National Scout Youth Forum. The objective of this forum is to provide an...

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