THE BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES
OCTOBER, 2021
Creating - Better India
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS BSG – DIGITAL SMART GENERATION, SURF SMART 2.0 The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters has organized BSG – DIGITAL SMART GENERATION, SURF SMART 2.0, Virtual Master Trainers training from 6th to 11th October, 2021 at 4:30 to 6:30 PM IST. Knowing how to protect yourself online is an essential skill for young people today. The workshop brings the non-formal education curriculum to support young people to connect safely and positively online. There were 5 main activity sections and #BETHECHANGEONLINE work activity in the curriculum. Within each of the five sections there are number of activities and two activities in each were selected to respond to different contexts, ages, learning needs and objectives. Facilitators ensured that the participants complete one activity in each section. Around 75 members including Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders participated and got trained. On the 2nd day of the workshop, Mr. Rakshit Tandon, Founder, Director, Hacker Shala Head Capacity Building joined us on 8th October, 2021 to share the knowledge in regard to the internet safety and cyber bullying. It is a unique resource which will ensure a generation of Youth to have the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others online.
GENERATION EQUALITY UNLOCKED & WAY FORWARD, INDIA The Bharat Scouts and Guides unlocked Generation Equality on 8th of October. Participants across India were made aware about Beijing 25+, Action coalitions, who are the WAGGGS Team for generation equality. Raising strong voice for Irreversible Progress towards gender equality and the empowerment everywhere, addressed the polarization and pushback, Youth Leadership in setting the agenda going forward. Ms. M.N. Machamma, Deputy Director Leader Trainer Guides, started the session with her warm welcome speech. Ms. Amelia Swer, International Commissioner of Guides, addressed Generation Equality Campaign’s motto. Ms. Ritah Muyambo, Program Specialist, Civil Society Division Youth and Faith Engagement at UN Women Headquarters represented the actions been taken to bring in
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