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Ten young leaders from different National Scout Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region are eyeing to be part of the region's Young Adult Members Group (YAMG) for the term 2012-2015. Nominations came from Bangladesh, Scouts of China, Hong Kong...

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Over 50 people took part in the Messengers of Peace (MoP) Global Network’s Community Leaders Training that was held in Alexandria, Egypt from 26 to 31 August 2012 in the backdrop of the 30th Arab Scout Jamboree. Participating youth were Scouts (14–17...

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Indonesian Scouts and leaders headed by Chief Scout and Indonesia’s President H.E. Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono celebrates Indonesia’s 100th anniversary of Scouting on 3rd September 2012 at the Cibubur Scout Complex, east of Jakarta, which was also...

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The Chairman of the ASEAN Scout Association for Regional Cooperation (ASARC) Dato’ Dr. Shahrum bin Osman from Malaysia visited the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on 4th September to register ASARC as an accredited member of ASEAN. ASARC was established...

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II Rovers Forum of NSAM was held in a picturesque place of Moldova – Saharna from 12 to 17 August. Nice weather, interesting activities and lots of rovers participated actively at the event. Rovers, the adult branch in NSAM had the chance to enjoy a...

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The 4th World Scout Inter-religious Symposium was organised from the 1st to 5th August 2012 at WonKwang University, Iksan, South Korea. There were over 70 participants from 16 countries coming from 8 different faiths and beliefs namely, Anglican...

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The Council of South Pacific Scouts Association (CSPSA) held its 7th Forum at a very impressive plenary hall of the South Pacific Commission Secretariat in Noumea. The Scouts and Guides New Caledonia hosted the forum on 16 July 2012. Twenty two...

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“Scouts play various roles in society. They are not only participants but also service providers, creators, constructors and contributors.” This was the statement of the Scout Association of Macau (SAM) Chief Commissioner Mr Leong Sio Pui as he...

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The objectives of the project: Improve mutual understanding and tolerance of the opinion of other brothers and sisters in Scouting during the development of a common educational programme for Scouts-members of NOSU-through training and workshops. The...

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The series of Committee NSO visits (CNV) to 26 National Scout Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region that started in 2008 concludes its full round with the Kiribati Scout Association (KSA). The visit begins today in Tarawa, the capital. Over 25...

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Scouting in Nepal advances as Nepal Scouts organized its first National Youth Forum on 29th June to 2nd July 2012, creating a platform where young people can share their views on issues affecting them. Through youth forum, young adults of the...

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The growth of Scouting in Afghanistan is increasingly seen as more training of adult leaders and support continue. In the current collaboration of WOSM/Asia-Pacific with PARSA, 52 participants, including 6 female members are taking part in the 3rd...

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The National Organization of Scouts of Ukraine (NOSU) has continued to implement projects on social service in Scouting. In order to involve scouts to one of the most prestigious international sport events - the European Football Championship, NOSU...

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The Scout Center “Krasnokamenka” located in Crimea, Ukraine hosted an educational seminar on “Successful Planning” taking place from 7th till 10th of June, 2012. As a follow-up to the Eurasia Regional Strategic and Action plan elaborated for the...

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We are pleased to inform you that all Regional Offices are operational to support NSOs in applying for a grant through the Messengers of Peace (MoP) Support Fund. Forms and Guidelines are available in the 5 official languages on scout.org/mop...

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