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The Scouts of the World Award - News from the world
Imagine an international opportunity to be a part of the real adventure of today's world: protecting the environment, sustainable development, challenging prejudices and building peace within and between communities; in one thought, contributing to making the world a better place. All this and more is currently happening through the efforts of thousands of Rovers from all over the world that are taking part in the Scouts of the World Award. More and more countries have adopted and implemented this global initiative within their programme for the Rover section. Here is some news from all corners of the globe:
Information Technology workshops at the Irish National Jamboree
Inspired by the programme run jointly by the World Scout Bureau and IBM UK at the 21st World Scout Jamboree last summer, it was decided to provide young Scouts with a technology focused programme activity at this year's Irish National Jamboree.
World Scouting contributes 33 years to humanitarian research in just one year!
While millions of personal computers sit idle on office desks and in homes worldwide, hundreds of people contract and die from infectious diseases every hour. As screen savers run, millions die from hunger, or environmental disasters devastate whole communities. But it doesn't have to be that way and one year ago World Scouting took up the challenge!
Maltese and Polish Scouts tap into the EU's 'Youth in Action' Programme
The Qrendi Scout Group have just returned from a Scout youth exchange programme, entitled 'Never Ending Story', held in Poland, as part of the EU 'Youth in Action' Programme. The international gathering was held between from 21-31 July 2008, at the Berdo Scout Campsite, located near Myczkowce a small village, situated in the San River valley in the very heart of the Bieszczady Mountains. The campsite, which was a ten minute boat ride from the mainland, was located on an island on the largest artificial body of water in Poland- the Solina Reservoir.
INDABA Nicaragua
INDABA is a Zulu word for 'chief's meeting'. In line with Strategic Priority 6: An Organization for the 21st Century, the Scout Association of Nicaragua has developed a new dynamic model of INDABA, creating an opportunity for all Scout leaders and young adults of the senior Scout sections to meet and set their national Strategic Priorities for Scouting in Nicaragua.
Swiss Scouts get the heads up on recycling
The Swiss National Jamboree 'Contura 08' has taken place in Eastern Switzerland on the Plain de la Linth with 25,145 Scouts participating in the two week event which takes place only every 14 years. This year's location was particularly special, because it was on the border of 3 cantons- St Gallen, Schwyz and Glarus. Participants had the opportunity to take part in action-packed activities throughout the Jamboree which included a full day's programme in the Global Village. 28 workshops were presented by various NGOs and partners of the Swiss Scout Movement and World Scouting which explored issues relating to education, sustainable development, human rights and environmental protection.

 

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of God in the Boy Scouts - Book excerpt about the historical background to the Boy Scouts of America's policies regarding Duty to God. By Jay Mechling.
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Boy Scouts Legal Issues - Official BSA site created to inform the public about the legal issues that confront Scouting.
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Boy Scouts of America Facts - Describes the Boy Scout program, its aims and objectives.

Discrimination in Girl Scouts: Marika's Story - Information about a lawsuit by girl denied membership in GSUSA because she is in a wheelchair.
Meta Description: [ The intention of this web site is to inform the public of alleged discrimination by the Girl Scout organization against Marika Steir, a young girl with disabilities, and to enlist the public's support in trying to effect meaningful change in the Girl Scout organization's diversity policies and pr... ]

Discrimination in the Boy Scouts of America - A collection of news articles, essays, and other resources on the Boy Scouts of America, its policies, and recent court cases.
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False Scouting Allegations - Information and support for scouters in the United Kingdom facing false allegations of misconduct. A voluntary organisation dedicated to providing advice to any scouter effected by false allegations of abuse.
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Gay and Lesbian Scouts Received With Open Arms in Tolerant Canada - San Francisco Chronicle article about the 129th Toronto Scout Group.

Gifts for Peace - A Scouting centenary project for the promotion of world peace.

Good Turn for America - Boy Scouts of America national call to service. Encourages units to help provide food, shelter and promote good health habits within our nation. Includes overview of inititative, project ideas and an area for units to record service projects.

Grassfire - Scout Petition - Petition of support for the Boy Scouts of America's membership standards.

Harambee Project - Joint Italian - Kenyan Scouting iniciative.

Homeschooled Scout units formed - Article about homeschooled units reported in the Finger Lakes Times Geneva, New York
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Inclusive Scouting .NET - Portal site for local and national coalitions working to change the policies of the Boy Scouts of America with respect to religion and sexual orientation. Offers a searchable database of BSA organizations and United Way agencies.

Nonbeliever Antidiscrimination Project - Links to articles concening the position of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Reaching Out-of-school Youth in Kenya - Using Scouting as a vehicle by George Kahuthia and Samson Radeny.

Religious Tolerance - Links and information with regard to religious and sexual orientation concerns and the Boy Scouts of America.
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Save Our Scouts - Offers an online petition and educational information on the current threats to the Scouting program in the USA, including news articles and a listing of organizations that have recently withdrawn support.
Meta Description: [ In recent years the Scouts have been under increasing attack from a coalition of individuals and organizations who are trying to force the Scouts to change their principles and standards. ]

Scouting For All - A nonprofit, 501(c)3, advocacy organization working to change the Boy Scouts of America's exclusionary policies against atheists and gays.

Scouting for the Homeschooled - Includes program information, conferences, lone scouts and contacts.

Scouting Legal Defense Fund - Information on projects, articles, and contacts concernining court cases involing the Boy Scouts of America.
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Scoutreach - Contains information for the development of the Scouting program in various ethnic, language and minority communities in the United States.

Scouts Canada Act - Time for Democracy - Information about the amendment of the Canadian legislation governing scouting.
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Scouts Canada Helping Young Immigrants - Young immigrants who enroll in youth organizations like Scouts Canada have better opportunities for more effective integration into Canadian society.
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The Scout Path - Desiderata of Scouting.

Working for Peace - Centenial Scouting project sponsored jointly by WOSM and WAGGGS for the involvement of youth in peace development.

Youth of the World Scout Project - Joint World Organization of the Scout Movement and United Nations inicative for peace, development and disarmament. Provides information on how young people may take part and the criteria for the Youth for Development Prize.

Youthscouts - Organization in stage of formation. Information on program and objections filed by Boy Scouts of America.