ASSOCIAÇÃO DOS ESCUTEIROS DE CABO VERDE Email: [email protected] /[email protected] Sede – Achada São Filipe – Cidade da República de Cabo Verde Contatos: 9919883 SEMPRE ALERTA PARA SERVIR

To: International Commissioners National Scout Organizations WOSM-Africa

SUBJET: Invitation and information regarding 10th Youth Forum and 14th Conference West Africa Scouting Zone, Praia, Cabo Verde 2020

Dear all, Hereby, the Scouts Association de Cabo Verde – AECV - cordially invites you to the events of February 2020.

 February 26th to 27th 2020 : 10th Youth Forum of the West African Zone scouting

 February 28th to March 1st ,2020 : 14th Conference of the West African Zone scouting

1- THEME: Scouting: Youth leading for peace: As stated by Gerald Ford Jr, “The three great principles which Scouting provides - self discipline, teamwork, and moral and patriotic values - are the basic building blocks of leadership..” Gerald Ford Jr. 38º US President 1974 e 1977.

2- VENUE 10h Youth Forum and 14th Conference West Africa Scouting Zone will be held in Praia, capital from Cabo Verde.

Fundada Oficialmente em 2 de Dezembro de 1990 Reconhecida Oficialmente pelo Governo em 15 de Março de 1992 Reconhecida como Pessoa Jurídica pelo Ministério da Justiça e do Trabalho em 7 de Maio de 1992 Publicado no B.O. Nº 21 de 23 de Maio de 1992, conforme Art. 10º Nº 2 da Lei Nº 28/III/87 de 31 de Dezembro Reconhecida Oficialmente a nível mundial pelo Bureau Mundial da OMME em 15 de Julho de 2002

3- INSCRIPTIONS For better planning, it is important to register your delegates and observers. Please send us your completed registration forms by February 15th, 2020. IMPORTANT The West African Zone Conference Each NSO will be represented by up to six (06) delegates and up to three (03) observers. The Zone Youth Forum: each NSO will be represented by up to six (06) delegates aged 18 and 26 and three (3) observers Fill the form for inscriptions: https://forms.gle/FmyUMFiHXxMGJEF56

4 - PARTICIPATION FEES

 Youth Forum : USD 50 / person

 Conference : USD 75 / person

Some important dates The planification of the activities will respect the following dates : 10th Youth forum of West Africa Scouting Zone

 February 25th 2019 : Delegations arrive at the Youth Forum of the West African Scout Zone

 February 26th to 27th 2020 : 10th Youth Forum of the West African Zone scouting

 February 28th : Departure of delegations youth forum

14th Conference of West Africa Scouting Zone

 February 27th 2020 : Delegations arrive at the 14th Conference of the West African Scouting Zone

 February 28th to March 1st ,2020 : 14th Conference of the West African Zone scouting

 Mars 2th, 2020 : Departure of delegations 14th Conference

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5 - PAYMENT OF EVENT PARTICIPATION FEES Bank Name: Banco Comercial do Atlântico

Bank Adress : Avenida Amílcar Cabral, Praia, Cabo Verde, CP 474

Country : Cabo Verde

Account Name : Associação dos Escuteiros de Cabo Verde

Account Number : 85052150

IBAN : CV64000300008405215010273

BIC/SWIFT : BCATCVCV

In addition, it is also possible for you to pay the participation fees once you arrive on site, prior to activities. Once registered, you will be entitled to a participant kit.

6 - CHANGE : The official currency in Cabo Verde is the Escudos Cabo Verde (ECV). The organizing committee will make arrangements for currency exchange facilitation. VISA, Mastercard, etc. are valid for any withdrawal of money. Please arrive at Cabo Verde with a minimum of liquidity in Euro / Dollar to face any unforeseen events.

7 - HOW TO GET TO PRAIA, CABO VERDE Direct flights from: : Air Companies : https://flyairsenegal.com/ : https://caboverdeairlines.com/ : https://groupetransair.sn/transair/home/index Casablanca: https://royalairmaroc.com : Tap Air : https://www.flytap.com/en-cv/ Cabo Verde Airlines: https://www.flytap.com/en-cv/ Azores: https://www.azoresairlines.pt/pt-pt

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Other options: Via Sal Island: - : https://caboverdeairlines.com/ - : http://www.taag.com/en/ Domestic flights with Binter Cabo Verde: https://www.binter.cv/

8 - TRANSPORT SERVICE: When you arrive at Nelson Mandela International Airport in Praia, a team will be on hand to arrange transportation to the activity sites. Please communicate your flight plans beforehand so that we can properly organize the group transport. The costs of the shuttle are borne by the host country.

9 – ENTRY VISA There is no visa requirement for citizens of ECOWAS states and most European countries (incl. all EU members) visiting Cabo Verde. However, all non-resident visitors must henceforth pay an Airport Security Tax of 35 Euros or 3400 escudos. There are 3 ways how to do this: - online up to 5 days prior to your flight, at www.ease.gov.cv - at a travel agency - upon arrival at the airport (queues possible)

10 - VACCINATION The islands are free from most of the tropical diseases, however vaccination is an important element of protecting yourself from infection disease. Please bring your vaccination card. Public health services will ask you at the airport.

11 - SECURITY Praia is fairly secure. Participants are primarily responsible for the security of their property. The fact remains that the security of the site, people and property will be ensured. A security

10th Youth Forum and 14th Conference West Africa Scouting Zone, Praia, Cabo Verde 2020 4 system is designed by the organization in close collaboration with the competent authorities and in line with our Scout policies and practices. 12 - WHERE TO STAY FOR THE CONFERENCE: Hotel Price website / Contact Localization MK Hostel 10 – 15 Achada Santo (shared € [email protected] António accommodation) Hotel Santa 33 - 40 € https://www.hotelsantamaria.cv/ - Plateau Maria: [email protected]

Boutique Hotel 33 - 40 € http://boutique-maria.cape-verde- Plateau Praia Maria hotels.com/pt/ -

[email protected]

Hotel Perola https://hotelperola.cv/ - Chã de areia - [email protected] Hotel Praia 45 - 56 € https://hotelpraiaconfort.cv/ - Plato - Nearby the Comfort [email protected] Conference Site

13 - CULTURAL ACTIVITIES :

During the various events, cultural activities are planned by the organization. Please prepare yourself accordingly (accoutrements, etc.).

Information: For more information

For other information consult / contact: [email protected] et

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