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Scouts from 14 National Scout Organizations (NSOs) in the Asia-Pacific Scout Region (APR) gathered in Sri Lanka, the land of serendipity, from 29 September-3 October 2017 for the APR Workshop on Environmental Education in Scouting. Held in Yapahua...

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It was the 19th of September, I was working on my computer when I heard a very deep groan, the sound of the ground moving. I was far away from the centre of Mexico City, in a hilly area where earthquakes are usually very mild. But this one was...

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Did you know that at least 200 astronauts worldwide have been identified as having been Scouts or active in Scouting? The Scout Association recently announced that European Space Agency astronaut, Major Tim Peake has been appointed as its newest...

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When disaster struck, be it in Mexico, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Ecuador, or the Philippines, Scouts were among the first to arrive and serve their community members in their time of need. Most of the time, they are the last to leave, and sometimes, they...

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What are we doing as Scouts and leaders? Citing what happened in Mexico City which was recently hit by a powerful earthquake, World Scout Committee member Janaprith Fernando asked this question to the 48 overseas and local participants of the...

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The Second International Conference on Youth Volunteering and Dialogue ended on a positive note on Wednesday, inspiring young people to work together to promote volunteering and dialogue as they return to their countries, equipped with new knowledge...

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HONG KONG - The Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Foundation (APRSF), in collaboration with the Scout of Association of Hong Kong, marks another milestone after holding another successful fundraising dinner on 23 September 2017 at BP International House...

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“Leaders need to stick by their people… The best team I’ve ever been on were made of people who genuinely cared for each other and would always help each other out no matter the situation,” said US Mayor Rick Gray. Rick joined Scouting as a Cub 65...

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The APR Scout Committee met with our region's newest family member, The Scout Association of Macau on 19 September 2017.

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The Scouts of Mexico continued for the sixth consecutive day, the ongoing relief support to the affected communities after the recent earthquake that hit the country last week. The ongoing operation is focusing on providing support to the search and...

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We’re pleased to share that The Scout Association’s Cub Centenary campaign, #Cubs100, won the Communications Campaign of the Year at the Third Sector Awards 2017 last week. The awards, which was held on 21 September in the United Kingdom, recognises...

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A seven-member Scout delegation is currently representing the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) at the 2nd International Conference on Youth Volunteering and Dialogue in Paris, France. Focusing on preventing violent extremism and...

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Nuestro secretario Geneal Ahmad Aheldawi, se encuentra visitando el Centro de Apoyo Interamerica desde el día miércoles 20 de septiembre hasta el domingo 24. Su visita se resume en los siguientes puntos: 1- Conocer al equipo del Centro de Apoyo...

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The aftermath of the earthquake in central Mexico yesterday reveals a grim scene. More than 200 have perished, including 21 children and four adults who died when a private school collapsed. Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto have declared three...

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Every year on 21 September, the world commemorates the International Day of Peace. Scouts around the world join this celebration with joy, by taking meaningful actions. The first #Peaceday celebration began in 1982. It was established as a day of...

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