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In a bid to keep on developing Scouting in the Region, the Africa Scout Committee is holding their last meeting before the next Africa Scout Conference this September in Harare, Zimbabwe. The meeting will also focus on preparations for the next...
Surrounded by rolling fields not far from England's south coast, the small town of Henfield holds a special place in Scouting history as the home of the world's oldest Scout troop. Less well known is that the troop was established not by a man, but a...
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...
A training, dubbed “Safe from Harm” was conducted for all leaders and adults invited to support the participation of young people in the Africa Scout Day International Camp. The trainer, Mr. Jonathan Omondi, Manager Youth Programme reminded trainees...
It is a cold chilly night in Mashonaland where the rich culture of Africa comes to life when Scouts from over 20 African countries gather around a campfire during the Africa Scout Day International Camp on 10th March 2018 at Ruwa Scout Park. Over 600...
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...
During a live interview, the Africa Scout Regional Director, Mr. Frederic T. Kama-Kama espoused deeply on the values of Scouting and what it means to subscribe to them. He continued that Scouting is co-educational and it is for both boys and girls...
From wherever you are, join us to celebrate the Africa Scout Day. It will be a great day to all of us. Let's reflect and make time to create a better world around us. - Mr Jonathan Omondi's invitation to all. So, how are you celebrating the...
Edgar encourages Scouts to make a difference in their respective communities as we celebrate the Africa Scout Day from the various platforms available. "Remember Scouting is about thinking globally but acting locally" - Edgar Marumbu, Youth Advisor...
Vienna - Ahmad Alhendawi, Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), invited religious leaders to join Scouting's peace building efforts at a forum organised this week by the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International...
With a heavy heart, we inform you that our great friend Dick Burdick died on February 25, 2018. Richard L. “Dick” Burdick passed away peacefully at home with his family after a brief illness at the age of 88. He came to Scouting (Boy Scouts of...
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...
Volunteer members of Indonesia’s Scout Task Force joined rescue efforts in central Java after a landslide triggered by heavy rain swept through the village of Pasir Panjang in Central Java, leaving at least seven people dead. The 200 Scouts, from the...
Seekers of the great outdoor adventure were the 800 Scouts, joined by volunteers and officials of Bangladesh Scouts and Bharat Scouts & Guides (India) as they embarked on a memorable train ride from Mouchak, Bangladesh to Kolkata, India in this Indo...