Asia-Pacific
“Scouts, be ready at all times” was the message of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina before the crowd of about 9,000 Scouts from the South Asian countries for the First South Asia National Scout Organizations (SANSO) Jamboree, held in Mouchak...
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Over 20 MoP Coordinators from 20 National Scout Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region are now in Cibubur Scout Complex, Jakarta, Indonesia for the 2nd APR MoP NSO Coordinators Gathering. The first gathering was in 2013, Philippines. Gerakan...
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“As a good leader, you must be able to command respect and love; when to apply wisdom, courage and commitment; and must think where you stand.” This was the remark of Prof. Nimal De Silva, Sri Lanka Scout Association (SLSA) Chief Commissioner, during...
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The first day of April 2014 turned out to be a day of mourning as World Scouting lost one of its great leaders. Dr Azrul Azwar, member of Regional Scout Committee (2009-2012; 2012-2015) and former Chief Commisioner/ Chairman of Gerakan Pramuka...
"Strategic plan is important to any organization. A good organization must have a clear vision and direction to achieve its goals and a plan can only be good when goals are achieved," said Dato Paduka Ar. Awang Haji Idris bin Haji Abas,President of...
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Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia (PPM), in collaboration with WOSM/Asia-Pacific Region, conducted the National Adults In Scouting (AIS) Workshop at the International Youth Centre in Selangor, Malaysia on 4 – 8 March 2014. A total of 28 representatives...
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Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports of Nepal, Mr Purusottam Paudel took his oath on 11th March 2014, at the National Headquarters, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Chief Commissioner Mr Shree Ram Lamichhane administered the oath taking ceremony and presented...
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The Bharat Scouts & Guides (BS&G) held its National Strategic Planning Workshop from 4-8 Mach 2014 at the National Headquarters, in New Delhi, India, with a vision to shape the future of Scouting in India in coordination with Asia-Pacific Region...
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Rovers from Bangladesh Scouts and CJK – which stands for Scouts of China, Japan and Korea, reached out to communities in Jamalpur district, Bangladesh in mid February 2014. They did awareness campaigns on primary health care, sanitation and garbage...
Close to 170 participants from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) and 10 other Asia Pacific countries took part in the world first ever International Airboree held in Singapore from 11-16 February 2014. The airboree was organised by the SSA, in...