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The 67th Baden-Powell World Fellowship Event took place from 26th to 30th November 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. The B-P Fellowship Chapter of Japan planned the entire event under the leadership of World Scout Foundation Board member Mr. Masaya Arao to a...
The Chatsworth Scout Troop, a troop, which forms part of Scouts South Africa, recently, took part in a 24hour cycle endurance race. The ‘Enduro’, as it is commonly referred to by the local Scouting fraternity, took place over the weekend of the 7th...
MOZAMBIQUE - From the 9th - 10th November 2013 at the African Judo Open of Mauritius in Port-Louis, a Mozambican Scout, Sigauque Neuso, participated and won accolades for his exemplary performance. He won a Silver Medal in the men’s 60kg category and...
This year the Ticket to Life (TTL) Project national coordinators met from 6-9 December 2013 in Karachi, Pakistan, and mapped out a strategic plan with a short and long-term effect for the coming year of 2014. Guest speaker at the Opening Ceremony was...
Nelson Mandela, African Elephant is no more. MADIBA died on Thursday, 5th December 2013, leaving the world in emotion. This tragic event does not leave the African youth indifferent. Today, we do not celebrate death we immortalize a triple icon: −...
"The Scout Movement is a world leader in educating youth. Scouting inspires patriotism, sound moral values, courage, character-building, self-reliance and community awareness. It also motivates our young people to achieve their full potential." -...
Some 550 young members of the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) including those youths with special needs participated in the first ever integrated camp to promote inclusiveness; intergenerational bonding and community integration. Held at Sarimbun...
The following websites and social media pages contain current information and details about the Peace Light of Bethlehem activities and events in your country. We suggest you visit your NSO site and social media pages listed for full details of how...
By Yaz Sarona, Program & Adult Resources Development Executive, Boy Scouts of the Philippines Wednesday, 27 November 2013 - The Standard of adult training for 44 Vietnamese Scout Leaders from different groups is enhanced when they flew to Manila...
BETHLEHEM – In early December each year, a young Austrian girl or boy travels to Bethlehem to light a special Peace Light at the Church of the Nativity. The Peace Light then travels back to Vienna, Austria, to be shared with people from all over the...
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today - 5th December - is a very special day, not only for Scouting, but also for hundreds of millions of people who volunteer to help make the world a better place. Today is the International Volunteer Day. On this...
It is much more than an ASEAN Scout Jamboree with the participation of National Scout Organizations from 16 countries including the host – Thailand. Over 5,000 Scouts took part in the Jamboree at the Vajiravudh Scout Camp in Chonburi Province.
On 1st December at State House Garden, Nairobi, Kenya's President, His Excellency Mr Uhuru Kenyatta was conferred as the new Kenya Scouts Association Patron by the Chief Commissioner, Charles Ray and the Chief Scout Francis Ole Kaparo during the...
Michael (12), from Kematen an der Krems in Upper Austria, was a very proud teenager when he travelled to Bethlehem last Tuesday. In fact, he had been selected to light this year’s ORF Peace Light at the eternal flame in the Church of the Nativity and...