IN ASIA-PACIFIC NewsInfo VOLUME 49 ISSUE NO.7 JULY 2017

31st APR Scout The Nomadic adventure lives on! story on page 2 REGION 31st APR Jamboree: The Nomadic adventure lives on

Before a crowd of more than 5,000 Scouts from privileged people who stand in the land rich in 30 countries attending the 31st APR Scout Jambo- history. It may be time to say goodbye to five ree, WOSM Secretary General Ahmad Alhendawi, days of adventure – leaving behind Mongolia’s addressed the organisers and participants through nomadic life and the breathtaking Jamboree a video message saying“the Jamboree is a time to valley – but the experience lives on with great fully appreciate the gifts of Scouting which are the learning and new encounters. gifts of nature, diversity and learning.” of Mongolia coincidentally Asia-Pacific Chairman Paul Parkinson, in his mes- celebrated also its 25th founding anniversary. sage, said that participants of the Jamboree are APR targets over 42 million Scouting membership growth by 2023

“Scouting is a movement, because it moves forward. world. As soon as it stops moving, it becomes an organisa- tion, and is no longer Scouting” – Baden Powell As one of the many steps to be taken, the workshop helped build internal capacity within NSOs to attract Suncheon, South Korea – In cooperation with Korea more people to join Scouting and keep Scouts Scout Association (KSA), the Asia-Pacifc Support inspired and moving. The workshop also helped Centre organized a workshop on Membership Growth NSOs to: from 14 to 20 July 2017. The workshop aims to sup- port National Scout Organizations (NSOs) in reach- • develop analytical competency and identify the ing the Region’s membership growth target to help scope for membership growth achieve WOSM Vision 2023. • describe essential factors for quantitative growth in Scouting • draft membership growth strategy at national VISION 2023 and local level • develop action plan for 2017-2018 on Growth “By 2023, Scouting will be the world’s leading and Strategy educational youth movement enabling 100 million young people to be active citizens With these objectives, the NSO key leaders agreed inspiring positive change in their communities to improve coordination within the national and sub-national level organizations to increase their and in the world based on shared values.” efforts in bringing Scouting to areas that it does not exist and ensuring that Scouting is available to The Region’s projected growth targets an average all segments of society. of 3% annually, a vision that was positively received by the NSO key leaders. Scouting in the Asia-Pacifc The workshop was attended by 33 key leaders from Region is envisioned to achieve a 38.9% growth in 17 NSOs (, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, membership by 2023, from currently 30 million Scout Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, members to 42 million Scouts and active citizens Mongolia, Myanmar, , Pakistan, Philippines, creating positive change in the community and in the Singapore, and Sri Lanka).

WORLD

WSB Asia-Pacifc Support Centre warmly welcomes WOSM Secretary General Ahmad Alhendawi

Secretary General Ahmad Alhendawi met with the APR team and shared his vision of a revitalised One World Scout Bureau.

“Our Vision 2023 is not just our contribution to the Movement, it is our contribution to the world. We are here to advance the work of the Movement, not to inherit it but to pass it on and take it to new heights.” -- Ahmad Alhendawi Ticket to Life: The irony of a slice of Pizza

Queenie Morales, a young girl who them a home with a peculiar set spent 18 years living in a park and of family. doing her homework under the street- light will graduate next year from a “I don’t know where I would be if not university as a teacher. for Scouting and the Ticket to Life By Bryan DG Project. It gave me a sense of purpose, Joseph Anderson, a boy who sleeps confdence to dream and develop aspi- “You should take pride on who you are in a parked public transport jeepney rations to serve others. Most of it all, a today, your courage and resilience have is now a third-year university student family” shared Joseph. made you a better person. You are one taking up a course in Banking and of the best examples of Scouts because Finance. At the end of the simple gathering, despite of diffcult life circumstances, Ahmad treated them with pizza for lunch you chose to be better” - an inspir- Jerwin Gonzales, a boy who was a as a reminder that the road to creating ing message from WOSM Secretary street snatcher and drug-dependent is a better world starts with what seems to General Ahmad Alhendawi to a group now one of the trained Scout Leaders be the simplest of steps. In this one, a of street kids whose lives changed by in this troop. “ When I started, I was free slice of pizza. joining Scouting through the Ticket to only in it for the food, and because Life (TTL) Project. there was Pizza! Eventually, with the The Ticket to Life Project is a fagship activities we were doing, I learned project currently implemented by the As part of his visit to the Asia-Pacifc that I can do and be better” shared Asia-Pacifc Regional Offce of the World Support Centre, Mr Ahmad Alhenda- Jerwin. Organization of the Scout Movement wi met with a Scout Troop in Manila, (APR-WOSM) to integrate street children Philippines supported by APR Ticket “These children are true heroes” said in society through Scouting. A group of to Life Project. It was a day flled with Sophie Castillo, the troop’s coordinator. committed and compassioned especial- excitement and inspiration amongst “In nine years of this Scout group’s ly trained Scouts venture out onto the the Scouts. Meeting a Scouting per- existence, I grew up with them, saw streets, rubbish dumps and parking lots sonage is a common occurrence for a different and humbling perspective which are often home to young boys them, for one, the King of Sweden in life and I found God amongst these and girls who may be living in disad- King Carl Gustaf XVI has also visit- children. I gained 40 children and I vantage families, an outcast or orphans. ed them in 2014. And every time, realized how blessed I am”. This project aspires to mentor them these Scouts whose lives began on in various aspects such as Education, the street continue to inspire with the Not only did this project helped devel- Discovery of self-worth and esteem, incredible transformation they brought op these children into positive mem- Personal development, Self- exploration upon themselves. bers of their community, it also gave and Team spirit. NSO

Bangladesh Scouts -- creating a new generation of Active Citizens “It is in your hand to create a better world for all who live in it” – Nelson Mandela

BANGLADESH - “Scouting can play “We must inform the new generation a very signifcant role in grooming that there is no room for militancy or the new generation as a modern communalism on the soil of our holy progressive and creative nation homeland” he added. coping with worldwide competition” - a message by His Honorable M During the event, President M Abdul Abdul Hamid, President of Bangla- Hamid awarded 353 outstanding desh and Chief Scout at the 46th Scouts for their signifcant contribu- Annual General Meeting of the Na- tions to the Scout Movement includ- tional Council of ing 8 Silver Tiger Award, Bangla- on 13 July 2017. desh’s highest award given to Adult Scouts. Twenty Scouts received the President M Abdul Hamid appealed to Silver Hilsa Award and 325 Scouts Scouts and Leaders to expand Scout- was awarded with the President ing activities at the grass root level, Scout Award. and to encourage and engage more young people to do Scouting and be The event was covered live by the Active Citizens. national television BTV, the daily news and online portals. In line with the Bangladesh Scouts Correspondence. National Strategic Plan 2021, the President lauded the various initia- -- S. M. Shahriar, tives of Scouts to help grow Scouting National Commissioner PR membership to 2.1 million from the & Marketing, Bangladesh Scouts existing 1.6 million.

Beacon of hope: Rovers spend time, play with young cancer patients

Scouting is more than fun and excit- The initiative started on 3 June 2017, provide meals on a weekly or month- ing activities. Rovers of Bangladesh in partnership with the Pediatric On- ly basis and launch an awareness Scouts are helping in a pediatric and cology Department of Bangobondhu campaign about cancer. oncology unit is a perfect example of Sheikh Mujib Medical University. The this. project aims to provide emotional -- S. M. Shahriar, National Commis- support to the patients as well as the sioner PR & Marketing, Bangladesh A total of 40 Rovers spend 2-3 hours parents to help them face the chal- Scouts a day, 3 days a week, working on a lenge with courage. rotation basis -- playing, conducting arts activity and reading story books MoP Bangladesh Team plans to for children who are diagnosed with expand its voluntary service with cancer, whenever their physical con- new and more useful activities, such dition allow it. These activities help as collecting blood for patients; them (kids) reduce their trauma and providing fnancial support for anxiety from the disease and treat- medicine especially for poor patients; ment. It also decreases the feeling of isolation. , taking a step forward to inspire peace “Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding” – Albert Einstein

NEPAL – In cooperation with Asia-Pacifc Support To give a practical experience, a feld activity was Centre, Nepal Scouts is taking a step forward in held in a secondary school as a practicum for the implementing the Messengers of Peace (MoP) MoP local coordinators by delivering modules inspir- Initiative at the grassroots level. ing and encouraging over 100 students to become Messengers of Peace. As a start, many of them cre- On 08 – 11 July 2017, the MoP Local Coordinators ated their profle on scout.org to build up a network met in Lakeside Pokhara, Nepal to build their with other similar Scouts inspired by the MoP Initia- capacity in promoting the MoP Initiative and tive. This in turn, school’s Principal is committed to expand the network in their own districts. start a Scout and Guide Unit for the students.

Forty-one Scout leaders were introduced to Twenty-seven districts of Nepal were represent- WOSM’s Better World Framework and took this ed (Jhapa, Parsa, Bara, Katmandhu, Bhaktapur, very important role of taking actions to advance Lalitpur, Chitawan, Nawalparasi, Lamjung, Guimi, the MoP Initiative at the local level. During the Kaskhi, Arghakhachi, Bajura, Kailali, Gokkha, Sur- gathering, participants are oriented on Globaliza- khet, Makawanpur, Dolakha, Sankhuwasabha, Ra- tion of Network, Project Management, and how to mechhap, dhanusha, Kaski, Dhading), and the May- inspire and encourage their Scouts to be Messen- or of Pokhara-Lekhnath Metropolitan City, Mr Man gers of Peace and initiate Peace actions wherever Bahadhur G.C., graced the meeting and offered his they are. support to Scouting and the MoP Initiative. WHAT’s UP APR Scout Foundation Fellowship Gathering and Fundraising Dinner

You are invited! [email protected].

In celebration of 25 years of commitment to support For more details, contact: Ms Cathy SHEN and strengthen Scouting in the Asia-Pacifc Region Scout Executive (International & Liaison) (APR), the APR Scout Foundation is holding a fellow- Scout Association of Hong Kong ship gathering and fund raising dinner hosted by the Tel No: +852 2957 6400 Hong Kong Scout Association. Fax No:+852 2302 1001 Email: [email protected] Date & Time: 23 September 2017, 17.30pm Venue: Congregation Hall, 11/F, Scout Association of Hong Not a member yet? Sign up now, and help us reach Kong Scout Path, Austin Road Kowloon, HONG KONG more Scouts and communities. Here’s how.

Deadline of confrmation: Kindly confrm your Your contribution makes a difference attendance by 15 August 2017 to [email protected]. hk (Scout Association of Hong Kong), with copy to See you there! Asia-Pacifc Regional Scout Education Forum (EduFor) 2017

EduFor 2017 will serve as an evaluation on how • share their the region progressed, as well as the National experiences on Scout Organizations (NSO), taking into consideration Educational Methods the outcomes of the World Scout Education Congress emphasizing the implementation of the World Youth FEEL Programme Policy in the NSOs’ Youth Programme. • value partnerships to strengthen the work The basic information of the regional education fo- around educational rum are as follows: methods • create common Date: 9-12 December 2017. Participants are asked understanding on different to arrive on 8 December 2017 and may leave on 13 educational matters December 2017. Eligible participants: Venue: National Scout Training Center, Mouchak, The Forum is an opportunity for NSO leaders (volun- , Bangladesh teers or professional) responsible for topics related to education (youth programme, adults in Aim of the Forum: To create a common under- Scouting, unit leader training, age sections, standing of all educational matters that World and diversity, community development, etc.) to meet Regional Scouting are offering young people in the and share information as well as form region. The target is to strengthen our understand- partnerships and work together on topics of common ing of our core business, based from the outputs of interest. 1WSEC (Hong Kong) in 2013 and from the 2WSEC (Kandersteg) in 2017. Forum Fee: US$150.00, which includes inland trans- portation between the international airport and the Provisional Forum Objectives: forum venue; food (from dinner of 8 December 2017 At the end of the forum, the participants of the fo- to breakfast of 13 December 2017); accommodation rum will be able to: for fve nights (four persons in one room); forum kit LEARN and documents; and a half-day educational tour. • identify the main changes in educational matters After the Forum, participants may visit (at own cost) in Scouting at World and Regional level the world’s longest uninterrupted “natural sand” • analyse the Scouting educational needs for their beach – Cox’s Bazar NSOs If your participants are interested to visit this place, DO you may kindly communicate with Bangladesh • meet with different expertise in Scouting education Scouts directly on or before 15 October 2017.

Promoting Scouting Growth and Stability at #AseanJambo2017

The ASEAN Scout Association for Regional Cooperation (ASARC), in cooperation with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) will be holding the 6TH ASEAN SCOUT JAMBOREE on 27 November – 2 December 2017 in Energy Park, Apokon, Tagum City, Davao del Norte Philippines with the theme, “Growth and Stability.”

The Jamboree aims to provide a progressive, safe and enjoyable learning environment for the Scouts in order to enhance their physical, social, mental, emotional and spiritual potentials. At the end of the Jamboree, the participants should be able to:

• Promote ASEAN Community and Solidarity; its ancillary programs (Scouts prevailing issues about • Promote the highest quality Go Solar, YUNGA Challenge the environment, human of Scouting, one that is Badges), and the Scouts of rights, health, education, faithful to the mission, the World (SW) Award Pro- culture and science and principles and method of gramme; technology through the Scouting and adapted to Global Development Vil- the needs and aspirations • Undergo projects, programs lage, City of Science and of young people; and activities that will Cross Roads of Cultures, • cater to the fulfillment of among others. • Undertake high-adventure the requirements of selected activities, including com- merit badges and scout ranks For more details, read through munity service projects re- under the Advancement this link. lated to the current thrusts Scheme; of World Scouting (Environ- What are you waiting for? ment Education, Peace Ed- • Develop core life skills and Contact your local council and ucation and Development 21st century leadership capa- be part of this exciting and Education) through the dif- bilities through team building, life-changing adventure! ferent World Programmes cooperative learning, group under the Better World dynamics, creative prob- To catch up with the latest Framework - Messengers of lem-solving and decision-mak- updates, visit (and like!) the Peace (MoP) Initiatives, ing skills; the 6th ASEAN Jamboree World Scout Environment offcial Facebook pages Programmme (WSEP) and • Keep oneself abreast with the @facebook.com/aseanjam

APR Workshop on Strategic Partnerships Sharing values Generating Projects Telling the Stories

Workshop Objectives 5. Learn the skills of telling and 1. Understand and explore the sharing partnership stories positive impact of strategic Date: 10-13 October 2017 (partic- partnership by sharing best ipants to arrive on 9th October and prac- tices at world, region and may leave on the 14th) local levels Venue: National Scout Training 2. Identify existing and potential Centre, Mouchak, Bangladesh partners – government, non-gov- ernment, business, educa- tional Participants institutions, foundations, UN Volunteers and full-time Scout pro- agencies, civil society – what fessionals responsible for partner- they do and what Scouts can ships and other related areas such offer to achieve similar goals as Communications & External Re- lations, Community Development. 3. Learn how to tap potential partners, develop and generate The workshop will involve the sustainable projects, combine World Scout Bureau Global Of- resources and expertise, ex- fce, external resource persons, pand and grow as partners and the APR Scouting Profle Sub-Committee. 4. Highlight the educational process of partnership as well Registration Fee as its social dimension through US$150.00 will cover accommo- shared values and advocacy, dation, food, materials and local resource mobilisation, humani- transport during the event. tarian action, etc. 2 0 1 7 EVENTS

MoP Evaluation APRSF Fundraising Dinner Global Support Staff Meeting 21 - 23 August, Mongolia 23 September, Hong Kong 8-10 November

15th World Scout Moot APR Environment Education WOSM Staff Meeting 25 July - 2 August, Iceland Workshop 13-19 November, Arab 29 Sept - 3 Oct, Sri Lanka 31st APR Scout Jamboree GSAT Bangladesh 27 July - 2 August, Mongolia APR Scouting Profle Sub 24 - 25 November Committee Meeting 13th World Scout Youth Forum 9 October, Bangladesh 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree 7-10 August, Azerbaijan 27 Nov-2 December, Philippines APR Workshop on Strategic 41st World Scout Conference Partnership CSPSA Forum 13-18 August, Azerbaijan 10-13 October, Bangladesh 7-10 December

Scout Shop Manager’s Meet JOTA-JOTI APR Scout Education Forum 2-3 September, Philippines 20-22 October 2017 9-12 December, Bangladesh APR Staff Development MoP Training Bhutan Workshop 27-31 October APR Staff Year-End Get 11-15 September, Philippines Together Strategic Meeting with Nepal 16 December APR Adult Support Sub Scouts Committee Meeting 3 - 4 October 20 September, Hong Kong Course for Assistant Leader APR Workshop on Adult Trainers Support to Youth Programme 6-12 November, Nepal 21-24 September, Hong Kong

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