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This weekend, the members of the European Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) met for a joint meeting with the members of the Europe Committee of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in...

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18 November 2014, Kuala Lumpur: The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the UNICEF Global Innovation Centre have entered into an agreement aimed at establishing a global communications network through the U-report. The signing of the...

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On November 15, an event dedicated to the 96th anniverary of Homenetmen and 25th anniversary of Homenetmen-HASK was held in Hrazdan, by the initiative of the Board of Hrazdan Chapter. Scouts from all the chapters of the National Scout Movement of...

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Between 6th and 10th of November 2014 in Sabunchu Youth Center in Baku (Azerbaijan) Azerbaijan, Georgian and Polish Scout leaders have carried out a training of trainers “Elbrus”. The training was a part of the bigger project “School of leaders -...

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It is with great sadness that we share the sad news of the demise of Chief Addy Isaac Newton. He was the immediate former Chief Commissioner who also played several vital roles in the Ghana Scout Association even after the end of his term. He will be...

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The European Scout Region, in conformity with Art IV 2c of its constitution, is pleased to announce the co-opting of Kevin Camilleri, from Malta, as member of the European Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). This...

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Inside Improving image and harnessing growth and development JOTA-JOTI Africa Peace begins with you Agricultural skills for Scouts enhances local food security National Jamboree and Anniversary Young people acquiring the 21st Century skills Smiles...

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Hosted by Savez izviđača Srbije, the programme of The Academy, co-organised by the European Scout Region of WOSM and the Europe Region WAGGGS, started in Belgrade (Serbia) this morning. More than 150 participating Scouts and Guides from all over...

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UGANDA - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has flagged off the National Organising Committee for the Uganda Scouts Centenary Jamboree 2015 that is expected to take place at Kaazi National Scout Site from October 18 - 28. The event is expected to...

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The MoP project aimed at the organizational development and integration of disadvantaged youth came to its end. Orphanages and day care centres in Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Dilijan, Gavar and Byureghavan were included in the project. The scouts who...

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Being responsible and conscious citizens, HASK scouts actively participate in Yerevan public life and make their contribution to the city events. The Town Hall of Yerevan, highly appreciating the scouts’ participation, invited and granted them thank...

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Elections of a new National Board and a vote on a series of proposed amendments were the highlights at the 16th General Assembly of Slovenský skauting (SLSK) held in the Slovak capital Bratislava on the weekend 17-19 October 2014. More than 150...

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Scouts, Scout leaders as well as National Scout Organizations from different parts of the world were awarded with the Messengers of Peace Hero Award 2014 during the recent Saudi National Day celebration in Ha’il, Saudi Arabia. The Award, conceived in...

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These days the National Scout Movement of Armenia “HASK” was glad to host Martin Kristensen, a good friend of the organization and a Danish international scout-trainer. This time he arrived in Armenia together with two other trainers, Christian Gow...

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The South African Radio League, the national body for amateur radio in South Africa, ran an essay competition at the end of 2013. The winners of the competition are two brothers, both involved in Scouting and they are licensed radio amateurs. The...

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