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The Scout Association of Hong Kong (SAHK) and the Youth Federation of Sichuan signed two agreements on 27th July 2009, related to assistance for the reconstruction of two youth facilities in the cities of Mianyang and Deyang and multi-year support...
The Vice President of the Government of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik has called upon Scouts to be active and to be more aware of global danger of climate change, environment and drug abuse as challenges for today’s youth. He made the...
To strengthen the bond between former Scouts and Guides, the Malaysia (Fellowship of Former Scouts and Guides) FOFSAG, organized the International Scouts and Guides Fellowship (ISGF) Asia-Pacific Regional Gathering on 17h to 20th July 2009 in Pahang...
More than 1,000 Scouts from 24 provinces in Indonesia participated in the cultural camp organized by Gerakan Pramuka (GP) national headquarters with the Indonesian Culture and Tourism Department from 21st to 25th June 2009 at the Pancer Door, a beach...
Scouts Australia officially launched one of its most remote Scout Groups in a simple ceremony on 8th May 2009 in the Kimberley region of western Australia. The Djarindjin/Lombadina Sea Scout Group is the most recent successful project under the...
Since its admission to the World Scouting last year, the National Association of Cambodian Scouts (NACS) continues to make a steady progress, credited to having a balance national team of volunteers, leaders and young adults who share commitment of...
To provide opportunity for young people to get more involved in decisions making and to interact with other Scouts from overseas, the National Scout Organization of Thailand (NSOT) organized the 2nd Thailand International Scout Youth Forum 2009 at...
Scouts from Lalitpur district Scout headquarters, headed by Nepal Scouts Commissioner Shree Ram Lamichhane, organized a blood donation campaign on 15th June 2009 at the central area of Lalitpur to help hospitals in Katmandu, Nepal, that are facing...
The Scout Association of Macau (SAM), with the support of Asia-Pacific Region, organized the National Strategic Planning Review Workshop from 8th to 12th April 2009. A total of 16 participants comprised of Deputy Chief Commissioners, International...
Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia (PPM) has launched an impressive national promotional campaign for the 23rd Asia Pacific Regional Scout Conference scheduled for October 2009 with over 100 representatives led by District Scout Commissioners from all 17...
Scouting officials and the business community gathered in a fundraising cocktail held on 16th January 2009 at the Makati Shangri-La, Makati City, Philippines to raise funds for the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Foundation. The Foundation supports...
WOSM leaders Mr. Mario Diaz Martinez, Vice-Chairman of the World Scout Committee, Mr. Luc Panissod, Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, Mr. Bagrat Yesayan, Chairman of the Eurasia Regional Scout Committee, Mr. Craig...
Following fully open processes carried out in total collaboration with the Eurasia Regional Scout Committee, and in full agreement with this Committee, Mr Luc Panissod Secretary General of the World Scout Bureau is pleased to inform you that he has...
The Teams, Core and Support Groups and some Units of the Region met at Kandersteg International Scout Centre to continue working to achieve the Regional Scout Plan in an integrated and effective way. Continuing the tradition established in the last...
Following many months of lobbying, we are advised that the proposal to have 2011 designated the European Year of Volunteering has been accepted by the President of the European Commission. This in itself is a recognition of the fundamentally...