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AUCKLAND, New Zealand – The Council of South Pacific Scout Associations (CSPSA) met during its CSPSA Forum held at Motu Moana Activity Centre in Auckland, New Zealand on March 9-11. A total of 23 key leaders from different National Scout...
Singapore, 13 March 2018 – WWF and the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) are deepening their collaboration to drive global awareness and action on nature and the environment, in recognition of the enormous challenges facing our planet...
More than 1,300 Scout, young people and adults, from 26 countries in Africa and beyond gathered at the City Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe to celebrate the Africa Scout Day. This year's celebration was held under the theme of "Uniting young...
Kuala Lumpur - Cathy Morcom became the first woman to take the top job at Scouts Australia when she was made National General Manager last June. Morcom joined Scouting after two decades in some of the world's top multinationals, and is leading Scouts...
Name: Jesse Davila Location: Bluefields, Nicaragua. Age: 25 years. Years in Scouting: 6 Position: Cub Scout Leader How I met the Scouting? Through my friends, because nearly all of them were or are active scouts, and then some way or another, I was...
The Africa Scout Day and the International Scout Camp 2018 was officially opened. Scouts from all over Africa and beyond have gathered in Harare, Zimbabwe to mark the Africa Scout Day under the theme "Uniting young people through Scouting." In his...
Within the framework of the #AfricaScoutDay celebrations 2018 in Zimbabwe, the #ScoutCommunicationsForum has officially been opened. In his opening statement, Mr Frederic T. Kama-Kama, the Regional Director of the WSB Africa Scout Region referred to...
Addressing the participants of Scout Communications Forum, Ms Mary Waweru, Director Operations - WSB Africa Support Centre reminded participants that the Communications Forum is an opportunity to learn and tell better the story of Scouting. She added...
A hand-carved wooden plaque – a symbolic gift to Namibian President Hage Geingob commemorating the Centenary of Scouting in Namibia – was handed over to newly appointed Vice President Nangolo Mbumba by Scouts of Namibia (SoN) at the Old State House...
In August last year, a fire ripped through one of the poorest districts of Malate in the capital of the Philippines, leaving two residents dead and 150 homes in ruins. People who had very little to begin with, found themselves with nothing at all...
World Scouting and UN Environment are renewing their partnership on the environment, in recognition of the enormous challenges facing our planet, and the important role of young people in creating a more sustainable world. The partnership comes as...
She comfortably reclined in her chair and put on a big smile. She seemed to know very well what a positive reaction a big smile can produce in others. What better way to begin an interview than in a cheerful mood. My interviewee has worn many hats...
Our partnership and communication intern Sonia Abbondio is about to take off to new adventures. Her time at the WOSM Support Centre, Brussels has been marked by the unique experience of representing the Scout Movement at the AU-EU (African Union...
We are happy to share with you the December 2017 issue of Kudumail, the Africa Scout Region newsletter. You can read directly online by clicking https://www.scout.org/kudumail64en. In case you missed the previous issue you can access it at https:/...
This year 2018 began with the One World Scout Bureau meeting, taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that gathered around 90 professionals from all support centres around the world. Discussions touched upon our core values, working methods, our...