Bulletin No.2 of March 8, 2018

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 welcome remarks, Mr Christopher Bwanali, the Chief Commissioner of the Zimbabwe Scout Association extended a warm welcome to all participants and guests to feel at home. Welcome - “Titambire mauya”

The Chairman of the Africa Scout Committee, Dr. Davis Adrian Wayne who was also the guest of honour expressed his joy for being part of the celebrations this year in Zimbabwe. He reminded the participants that the Africa Scout Day is an important recognition of the good work of Scouting.

Expanding on the theme of the Africa Scout Day, “Uniting young people through Scouting”, Davis invited all young people to unite through;

• Active citizenship: Scouts are called to be active citi-zens by taking initiatives in order to create a better world around them. He inserted that “Scouts are born to lead”.

• Community service: Scouts need to get involved in com-munity development initiatives. We should make the world better for ourselves and others (the community) around us.

• Manifestation of Scout values: We need to stand by and defend these values. Our day to day life should reflect our Scout Values around the Promise and Scout Law.

Dr. Davis also stated that, “today, the world needs Scouting like never before. Therefore, let us all become active citizens, intentional about community service and live by the Scout val-ues.” As leaders, their commitment is to ensure that all Scouts have a safe environment for young people to do Scouting.

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Africa Scout Day International Camp opens with a call for Scouts to learn and have fun

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Scouts from various backgrounds streamed into Harare for the 2018 Africa Scout Day Celebrations.

The annual Africa Scout Day is a day of celebrations for Scouts in Africa where we highlight and recognize the movement’s contribution to the development of the African Continent.

The 2018 edition of the celebrations are organised by the Scout Association of Zimbabwe in Harare, Zimbabwe. and has brought together more than 500 participants from different countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola, South Africa, Tanzania, Botswana, Malawi, D.R. Congo, Côte d’Ivoire and the great host Zimbabwe.

It is so obvious the expectations are very high to learn, make new friends and definitely have fun. Wishing all participants and all Scout Africa a Happy Africa Scout Day. To knowmore about the day, visit www.scout.org/africascoutday

Over 500 Scouts from 10 Countries Arrive in Ruwa with High Expectations

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In his remarks, the Africa Regional Regional Director, Mr. Frederic Kama-Kama urged all participants to make friends, learn, network and have fun as they celebrate the Africa Scout Day and take part in the International Scout Camp in the beautiful Ruwa Scout Camp. Frederic also advised adults and leaders to ensure this camp remains a safe environment for the over 500 participating young people from Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania, South Africa and Zimbabwe. An additional 18 participants from 14 countries are also in Harare taking part in the 3rd Africa Scout Communications Forum at ZESA National Training Centre.

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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 that the goal of this training is enable the creation of a safe environment for young people for the various activities planned for them.

The training discussed the types of possible abuse ranging from physical or psychological and participants were provided with guidelines on how to handle such possible incidents. In addition, a team of 10 safety stewards was set up to manage all safety issues including managing the leaders/adults.

In order to show their commitment to assuring a safe environment for the young people, all adults signed their individual commitment forms to uphold the Safe From Harm provision.

Creating a Safe Environment for Young People in Scouting

The annual International Women’s Day marked on March 8, celebrates women’s achievements and pushes forward towards gender equality. The theme of this year’s celebration is #PressforProgress.

“We can’t be complacent. Now, more than ever, there’s a strong call-to-action to press forward and progress gender parity. A strong call to #PressforProgress. A strong call to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive.”

Today, as we celebrate all of the women in Scouting around the globe working to create a better world, we invite you to commit to gender equality. Commit to HeForShe.

Visit www.heforshe.org/en/commit/scouts for more infor-mation and how you can become part of the progress towards gender equality.

Happy International Women’s Day to all girls and women in Scouting

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 Africa Scout Conference including approval of documents to be sent to the NSOs. This is another opportunity the ASC is appraising the work achieved so far as they also finalize work on the next triennial plan to be presented to the Conference for ratification.

On their first day of meeting that coincides with the International Women’s Day, the Chair of the Africa Scout Committee conveyed greetings to all the Women in Scouting and beyond.

Africa Scout Committee meets in Harare, Zimbabwe

For media enquiries please contact:

Emmanuel SakuhuniThe Scout Association of ZimbabweCell: +263 773 133 497Email: manolisakuhuni@gmail.com

Jacques Sandrizi World Scout Bureau Africa Support CentreCell: +254 722 830 301Email: jsandrizi@scout.org

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