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Joint Communication 12 2017 – Call for Bids to Host The Academy 2018

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The Academy is a joint event of WOSM and WAGGGS working in partnership at European level, with key participation of volunteers and staff from both the Europe Region WAGGGS and the European Scout Region.

The present Joint Communication invites interested associations of both Regions (National Scout Organisations and Member Organisations)  to indicate their interest to host The Academy 2018 by submitting a short paper which addresses the points indicated in the Joint Communication:

Joint Communication 12 2017 – Call for Bids to Host The Academy 2018 – in English
Joint Communication 12 2017 – Call for Bids to Host The Academy 2018 – en français

The deadline for submission of your bidding documentations is 17 November 2017.

Syrian Refugee Scouts Take Possession of Their Scout House in Turkey

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Ever since the wars in Syria started, Turkey has been welcoming large numbers of refugees, many of whom continue to stay in refugee camps in the southern border region of the country.

Chief Executives Meeting 2017 Confirmed

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The European Scout Region of WOSM and the Europe Region WAGGGS are pleased to inform that the Chief Executives Meeting 2017 is now confirmed, with a sufficient number of executives from member organisations of both Regions having expressed interest. Additional applications are still welcome to allow an even more fruitful exchange during the event.

As planned, the event will therefore take place in Bratislava (SK) from 2 to 4 May 2017. Please find all relevant information in the events section of this website, where the application form remains accessible, too.

WAGGGS and WOSM Europe Invite to next Chief Executives Meeting

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We are pleased to provide initial information on the 2017 edition of the Chief Executives Meeting of Scout and Guide Associations in the European Regions of WOSM and WAGGGS (or equivalent positions).

We are delighted to confirm that the meeting will be held in Bratislava, Slovakia, from 2 to 4 May 2017.

Scouts & Guides I/O 2017

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Scouts & Guides I/O 2017, the next meeting of the the European Scout and Guide Regions’ Communication and Technology (ICT) Network,  brings together people to share ideas, expertise and inspiration from Guide and Scout association across Europe to exchange and collaborate.

The participants will work on topics around how to use information and communication technology in their Scout or Guide associaitons more efficiently. The event programme is being developed by the Scouts & Guides I/O 2017 Planning Team and is designed to suit your needs, whether in communication, technology or management side.

The event will take place at the Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre in Chingford near Londo, in the United Kingdom, from 9 to 12 Februray 2017 and is prepared to fit individual needs of participants and their associations: bring your topics and receive help and support to adress the challenges you or your organisation have. You will exchange knowledge and skills with other participants, as well as get contacts in other associaitons to pursue further cooperation in the field of ICT.

More information will be shared on the event’s website as it becomes available.