June 2012
Kudumail
News from the Africa Scout Region
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Angola, 15th Africa Scout Conference becomes another milestone for Scouting
Inside Highlight
Angola, 15th Africa Scout Conference became another milestone for Scouting.
Page 1 From NSOs Mauritius starts build up activities ahead of its centenary celebrations. Uganda Scouts: Building Bridges for peace. All roads lead to Burundi for the Africa Scout Jamboree.
Page 2 From ARO We can Change the World: Ms Jemima Nartey gives her parting shot.
Inauguration Message by the new Chairman’s of the Africa Scout Committee, Mr. Gilbert Mussumba
Page 3 Community Scouts participate in the Child Development Survival Call to Action in Washington D.C.
LUANDA - From 6th to 9th June 2012 participants from various corners of the world attended the 15th Africa Scout Conference that was successfully hosted by the Angola Scout Association. The event took place at the Futungo de Belas Centre. 29 African NSOs (National Scout Associations) were represented making 54 delegates and 12 observers. In addition, 21 guests from outside Africa (Europe, Asia-Pacific and Canada) attended. The support team included 7 Africa Scout Committee members and 10 ARO staff members. In total 104 people were at the conference. A colorful opening ceremony that took place in the afternoon of 6th June attracted massive participation. More than 2000 people were in attendance. The guest of honor at the opening ceremony was His Excellency Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, the Vice President of Angola. “The Angolan government considers the Angolan Scout Association as an important partner and is committed to supporting its initiatives. I am sure that Scouts can make a difference in families, in schools and at the work place, since Scouting promotes the creation of a harmonious world”, said His Excellency the Vice President. “The Angolan government considers the Angolan Scout Association as an important partner and is committed to supporting its initiatives. I am sure that Scouts can make a difference in families, in schools and at the
work place, since Scouting promotes the creation of a harmonious world”, said His Excellency the Vice President. This ceremony was also graced by the Chairman of the World Scout Committee, Simon Rhee, the Secretary General of WOSM, Luc Panissod, some staff members from the World Scout Bureau, Central Office, some members of the World Scout Committee, among many others. Many government dignitaries were also present. The 4-day conference was rich in content. Participants took part in various topical workshops, had open forums in order to discuss directly matters affecting Scouting in the region. A Keynote address entitled “Organization of the 21st Century: Lessons from NEPARC’s Experience” was presented by Mr. Richard Hunlede, the CEO of NEPARC. Other highlights included the investiture of the Africa Scout Committee, with four new members, namely Ayim Palamwe (Togo), Danielo Ramsamy (Mauritius), Kikas Machado (Angola) and Wayne Davis (Ethiopia). The new Regional Committee Chairman is Gilbert Mussumba from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is also the Director of the AmahoroAmani Project. At the same occasion, some Scout Leaders received the Elephant Award. Continued on page 2
Page 4 th Events 6 Africa Scout Jamboree. calendar Zonal Youth Forum and Conference. Course for Leader Trainers.
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