SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC
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ROVERS 100 6 launched in Taiwan
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contents 2 5 10 Shaping the future of Scouting
OUR in the South Pacific REGION
total of 23 key lead Guinea, Cook Islands, Solomon ment of contact and support ers from different Islands, Tonga and New Caledo- the association and WOSM. National Scout nia, mutual understanding It is supported by Scouts Organizations in and co-operation were Australia and Scouting New the South Pacific strengthened. Representatives Zealand. gathered for the from other NSOs including A Council of South French Polynesia, France, During the gathering, John Pacific Scout Associ- United Kingdom, Australia and Naisau (Fiji Scouts Associa- ations (CSPSA) Forum held New Zealand came during the tion) was elected chairman, at the Motu Moana Activity forum signifying their support. Noelline Parker (Polynesia) Centre in Auckland, as vice chairman and Noel New Zealand on 9-11 March The CSPSA is a sub-regional Pinda (The Scout Association 2018. They discussed issues alliance of NSOs in the South of Papua New Guinea) as directly affecting Scouting Pacific founded for purposes of secretary for CY 2018-2020. in the South Pacific. engaging mutual co-operation, coordinating support from ex- The next CSPSA Forum will be With the participation of lead- ternal organizations and part- hosted by Fiji Scouts Associa- ers from Fiji, Papua New ners, including the establish- tion in 2020.
2 SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC NEWSINFO ountry coordi nators of the MoP Messengers of Peace (MoP) from the coordinators Asia-Pacific Region devel develop C oped a manu- al providing practical steps on manual show- how to implement the MoP Initiatives from the educational perspective, from the national casing impact down to the grassroots lev- el. It also covers information of Scouting in and tools that will be useful to NSOs in engaging and inspiring communities more young people to be Global Active Citizens. successful projects: globaliza- promotion of MoP to almost tion network in Bhutan get- 100,000 people per day. During the sessions, coordina- ting the full support from King tors reported their work in their Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wang- The core team meet was held own country showing the im- chuk himself; youth leadership from 19-23 March 2018 in pact of Scouting through Scout summit and events, Philippines; Laguna, Philippines, with 17 projects and community service nationwide peace day and coordinators from Australia, partnered with Scouts, local online campaigns, Indonesia; Bhutan, Fiji, India, Indonesia, communities, and non-govern- and service camps during large Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Singa- mental organisations. Since its scale international and religious pore, Thailand and the Philip- launch in 2011, MoP has many events in India – leading to the pines as the host NSO.
SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC NEWSINFO 3 th APR Scout Photo Contest 2018: Rover Scouting, a pursuit for life
Join the 16th Asia-Pacific Region Scout Photo Contest with this year’s theme “Rover Scouting”, a pursuit for life in celebration of the Rover Centenary.
We look forward to receiving entries capturing 16 shared experiences in Rovering such as active citizenship, service to others, adventure, etc.
The theme is aligned to the World Scout Committee’s decision to celebrate the Rovers Centenary where National Scout Organizations in the region are highly encouraged to promote it in their respective media channels.
Deadline of submission of entries to the Asia-Pacific Support Centre is on 31 May 2018.
All entries must be endorsed by their National Scout Organizations.
At the end of the competition, six winners will be announced: One Gold, two Silvers, and three Bronzes. Presentation of winners will at the 26th APR Scout Conference this October 2018, in Manila, Philippines.
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4 SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC NEWSINFO Myanmar starts promoting MoP peace network
yanmar Scout, can replicate in their own provinc- for the es, as they are expected to serve first time, as MoP local coordinators in their organized districts or provinces. Messengers of Peace Adults in Scouting Commissioner, M (MoP) Myint Swe directed the training with training for its members the support of Prassanna Shrivasta- to promote the peace va, APR Director for Organizational network in local communities, Development and MoP, Ms Virin and in the long run engage Daenraj & Wandaya Budhtranon the young people across of National Scout Organization the country. of Thailand, Mr Erwin Samili Ramli of Gerakan Pramuka/Indonesia and In his remarks, Chief Com- oneself can bring peace to our Nancy Ladores from APR. missioner Tin Nyo shared society and for creating a better how the Founder Lord Baden world,” he added. Prior to the MoP training, a brief Powell had written in one visit by the regional team com- of his books that “Myanmar The Training was held from 7-12 posed of Asia-Pacific Regional has the happiest people in February 2018 at the National Chairman Paul Parkinson, APRSC the world.” With this writing Reconciliation and Peace Center, Member Rajalingam Ramasamy, from the Founder, the Chief in Yangon, with 47 participants Chairman of Management Commissioner said that it from 14 provinces who learned Sub-Committee Dr. Somboon was enough inspiration for practical ways of undertaking Bunyasiri, and Regional Director Myanmar Scout to keep peace- related activities. As part J. Rizal C. Pangilinan had a moving forward. of the practicum, participants discussion with the leaders ran modules for over 150 uni- of Myanmar Scout to know what “I believe from my heart versity students, which were services need for further develop- that the peace starting from hands-on exercises which they ment of Scouting in Myanmar.
SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC NEWSINFO 5 OUR NSOs
he year 2018 marks the 100th year of Rover Scouting and National Scout Organizations have Rovers 100 launched different ways of celebrating it. For in Taiwan T Rover Scouts from Taiwan, they gathered from Kong, Japan, Korea, Philippines tries! A place where Rovers the 3rd until the 7th February and Taiwan, including WOSM can engage in decision mak- 2018 at the Fo Guang Universi- Youth Advisor Mori Cheng and ing and decide the future ty (FGU) for the National Rov- Chairperson of Asia-Pacific direction of Rovers,” said er Conference (NRC) with the Young Adult Member Group, Mori Cheng. theme “Unlimited” focusing on Belinda Wang. the UN Sustainable Develop- Chairman and Chief ment Goals. NRC serves as a “The NRC provided a perfect Commissioner, Mr. Lin, platform for young people to chance for Rovers from differ- Yu-Chang, said that the take part in youth involvement, ent areas to gather together youth, being the power of the and to discuss and express their and share their thoughts on country, are offered avenues opinions on different issues. Rover policies and provided to practice teamwork, lead- them with the opportunity to ership, decision-making and The event was participated exchange their ideas with other appreciate global citizenship by 144 Rover Scouts from Hong Rover Scouts in other coun- through the NRC.
6 SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC NEWSINFO Rekindling the fire of adult training
o upgrade the trainers with new approaches in Scouting’s educational methods, Bangladesh Scouts organized a 7-day special training program using the framework of World Adult Resources Handbook.
T Course leader Md. Kalam Azad, President of Bangladesh Scouts, shared that it took them eight months to plan and prepare for this special training program, ex- plaining that apart from the typical topics on Scouting knowl- edge and training skills, the event integrated adult learning with relevant advocacies such as Sustainable Development Goals, environment education, information communication technology, among others.
The Asia-Pacific Support Centre fully supported this initiative of Bangladesh Scouts from planning to completion to refresh the old-timers Leader Trainers (LT) and train the active serving Leader Trainers with recent adopted WOSM’s policies related to education methods, and in a way reinforcing one of the themes “Quality adults for quality programme”.
SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC NEWSINFO 7 APR Ticket to Life walk for a cause rally
everal Scouting activities are being intro- duced in Thailand and a major initiative last 24th December was the “Walk for A Cause Rally”, organised under the Ticket to Life (TTL) project which had a high turn-out of over 4,000 Thai Scouts and S leaders.
Not only was the rally the first of its kind for TTL, it Special thanks to TTL Thailand National Coordinator received strong support from the non-formal educa- Mr Settanun Ungkulpasvich and his team for their ef- tion department of the Ministry of Education. Many forts in planning, promoting and ensuring the success schools from 50 districts in Bangkok, which are under of this event. the non-formal education department, helped in sell- ing close to 3,000 tickets with the help of Dr. Disakul Notable NSOT leaders joined the rally namely Interna- Kasemsawas, Deputy Secretary General of National tional Commissioner Pansak Ransibrahmanakul, Scout Organization of Thailand (NSOT). Mr. Ut Sangjit, Mr Sommart Sungkapon, and Dr Anatchai Rattakul. Ms. Iza Capinlac represented the Through this project, NSOT is offering a Scout-based Asia-Pacific Support Centre. life skills program for children who have lesser oppor- tunities in life. Prasert Boonruang, NSOT Secretary Thailand is the seventh country that runs Scout General, who headed the rally said “This is just the groups under the Ticket to Life project and NSOT beginning. We hope to inspire more children to join will open four new Scout groups with 32 children the Ticket to Life program.” for each group.
8 SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC NEWSINFO Indian and Bangladeshi Scouts’ memorable train ride
total of 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 A this Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Camp from 6-16 February 2018.
The joint camp started with an inauguration ceremony at the National Scouts Training Centre, in Mouchak, on 7 February 2018 with Bangladesh State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Zahid Malek MP, as the Chief Guest. After completing a series of activities, Scouts left Mouchak on 11 February and headed to Ganganagar, Kolkata, India where they camped for five days.
-- Sarwar Mohammad Shahriar, National Commissioner for Public Relations, Bangladesh Scouts
Indonesian Scouts are the first batch of responders during landslide
ommunity service trees and other debris. has always been one of Gerakan Pramu- “As long as there is an undiscov- ka’s strength as a ered victim, and there is an evac- Scout organization, uation and rescue effort we do not C and during the land- stop working,” National Commis- slide that occurred sioner on Community Service and in March this year in Disaster Preparedness said on central Java, Indonesian Scouts Monday, according to Pramuka once again showed its commit- Pos. Rescue efforts were suspend- ment to help even in the midst of ed a number of times amid heavy danger. rain and lightning. to the Indonesian nation,” Kak A total of 200 Scouts, from the Five people are known to have Eko Sulistio said, explaining the Movement’s “Pramuka Peduli” been injured in the disaster with Scouts’ involvement. “Scouts (Scout Care) unit, worked in 24- 13 declared missing, according to must be present in the community hour shifts alongside emergency the country’s disaster response including during times of disaster services and local villagers to agency. or difficulties that can befall the search for victims buried in the community. Assistance can vary, mud, using their hands to remove “Even one life lost is a huge loss including even the smallest thing.”
SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC NEWSINFO 9 APR Seminar Get to know the different humanitarian on Disaster works being done by various NSOs across the Asia-Pacific Region. Join and be a part of the Management APR Seminar on Disaster Management and equip yourself with the technical knowledge and practical skills on how to best prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.
Date 21 - 25 June 2018 Participants are expected to arrive on Wednesday, 20 June, and may depart on Tuesday, 26 June.
Venue Julpo Bay Tidal Flat Ecological Park, Buan, Jeollabukdo
Fee USD$150.00 which covers inland transport, food (from dinner on 20 June to breakfast on 26 June) and accommodation during the event (check-in on 20th June and check out on 26 June), and programme materials.
Aim To bring understanding on the nature of global risks; identify the best preventive methods in disaster man- agement, and how best to prepare for, respond to and recover from disaster both locally and internationally.
Objectives • To share the work being undertaken by various NSOs in the Region • To introduce key concepts in disaster management • To identify the role of Scouts at pre, during, and post disaster stage • To develop system of networking amongst and within NSOs in managing relief work
Participation This Seminar aims to gather a maximum of 40 national and sub-national level leaders who are involved, respon- sible for, or have interest in the area of disaster man- agement. Participants should be ready to accept the role of an NSO coordinator who will commit to strengthen further the capacity of an NSO, and must work to estab- 21-25 JUNE lish a local network. KOREA APR Workshop on Diversity & Inclusion Diversity and Inclusion is one of WOSM’s Strategic Priorities. Over the years, WOSM has made efforts to make Scouting inclusive by valuing the diversity of local and national communities.
ESTABLISH a common understanding of the principles of diversity and in- clusion in all aspects of operation at region and national levels
IDENTIFY specific and generic issues for NSOs
PROVIDE participants the practical tools in reinforcing diversity and inclusion at all levels of Scouting
USE train the trainer approach that enable participants to train others and duplicate the workshop in their countries
DEVELOP action plans for NSOs to implement their common learnings
Participation This workshop is expected to gather key leaders, volunteers and professionals who are responsible for diversity and inclusion and who are willing to commit as their NSO’s focal persons for D&I in the long term. Program Commissioners, Scout officials and full-time executives responsible for membership for community -based Scouting, Scouting for the differently -abled, Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances (CEDC), among others are welcome to join.
Fee Each participant will be charged with a workshop fee of USD150.00 to defray expenses for meals (from 22-26 June 2018 dinner of 22nd June until afternoon snacks of 26th June), accommodation (triple or twin sharing, 6 days PHILIPPINES and 5 nights, from 22nd June until 27th June), workshop materials, souvenirs and educational tour. APR Workshop EXPLAIN the on Youth World Scout Youth Involvement Policy
Involvement UNDERSTAND the importance of Youth Involvement in Scouting
SHARE experiences
This workshop aims to gather key Scout leaders from National Scout Organisations in the Asia-Pacific Region to look at how the World Scout Youth Involvement Policy is effectively implemented in NSOs.
Date and Duration 7 – 10 July 2018 Four full days, inclusive of a half-day tour, ex- cluding arrival and departure. Participants should arrive 6 July 2018 and may leave 11 July 2018. Please plan to arrive at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Venue Pax Hill Activity Centre in Ballarat, Victoria, north west of Melbourne. Pax Hill is a Scouts Austral- ia camp site and adult training venue, about 90 minutes from Melbourne Airport
Fee Fee is US$150.00 which covers inland transporta- tion between the international airport and work- shop venue, food and accommodation for five days and workshop documents/kit, and half-day educational tour
Participation Commissioners of any level in an NSO or full-time executives responsible or in charge of Youth Programme; and/or Unit Leaders who are actively 7-10 JULY serving in their NSOs AUSTRALIA events 2018MAY International Youth Day–Rover APR Adult Support Sub Commitee meeting Centenary @ScoutinginAPR 1 May, Singapore 12 August APR Workshop on Quality Training of Adults 51st APR Basic Management Course 2-5 May, Singapore for Professional Scout Executives 14-25 August, Thailand @ScoutinginAPR RSC Visit to Vietnam 2-5 May APR Environment Educational Workshop 21-25 August, June APR Scouting Profile Sub Committee meeting @ScoutinginAPR 6 May, Malaysia SEPTEMBER International Day of Peace APR Wokrshop on Creating Impact 21 September, worldwide through Branding Positioning & Advocacy www.scout.org/ 6-10 May, Malaysia OCTOBER WSC meeting asia-pacific JUNE 5-7 October, Switzerland MoP Taiwan National Coordinators Training APR Course for Leader Trainers 1-3 June 6-12 October, Philippines
SCOUTING IN ASIA-PACIFIC GSAT Assessors Training 9th APR Scout Youth Forum – 14-17 June, Azerbaijian 9-12 October, Philippines
APR Seminar on Disaster Management Chief Scout Eexecutives Meet NewsInfo 21-25 June, Korea 13 October, Philippines
APR Workshop on Diversity & Inclusion SuC meetings / RSC meeting 22-26 June, Philippines 14 October, Philippines REGIONAL SUPPORT TEAM J. Rizal C. Pangilinan APR Management meeting RSC meeting with HoD 26-28 June, Philippines 15 October, Philippines Regional Director Luz Taray JULY 26th APR Scout Conference 15-20 October, Philippines Director, Communications & Strategy APR Programme Sub Committee meeting 6 July, Australia JOTA-JOTI Theresa E. Quine 19-21 October, Philippines Assistant, Communications APR Workshop on Youth Involvement 7-10 July, Australia NOVEMBER Kenny Ralph S. Fernando Staff Devt. Workshop/Outing Special Project Officer, Communications AUGUST 19-23 November, Suncheon, Korea 17th Nippon Scout Jamboree 4-10 August, Japan DECEMBER International Volunteer’s Day 5 December
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