Tag Archives: Scouts

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.

Regional Circular 29 2016: [CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS] Partnerships Event 2017

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Regional Circular 29 2016 provides you with information about the Partnerships Event 2017, which is scheduled to take place in Brussels, Belgium, from 24 to 27 February 2017.

The event is hosted by Scouts en Gidsen Vlaanderen and Les Scouts, two of the four National Scout Associations in Belgium, in collaboration with the European Scout Region of WOSM, and organised by The Partnerships Network, a coalition of Scout and Guide associations, which aims at fostering, strengthening and developing partnerships between associations in Europe and associations from other regions of the world.

The overall idea of the network is to share and create information about ongoing partnerships, as well as to provide a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge. A continuing reflection on the relevance of partnerships, as well as the promotion of intercultural understanding and mutual respect are central elements of the Partnership Network.

Deadline for applications is 20 Januray 2017 using this on-line registration form.

We look forward to seeing a large number of associations represented at this event!

Find out more in the event invitation: