SUDURPASCHIM PROVINCE

Dhangadhi Scouts Office, Kailali has successfully completed a basic training course for 28 young community school teachers. This training was aimed at providing these teachers scouting skills with the knowledge necessary to effectively work with and metor young people in their respective schools and communities. The training was led by experienced scout lesders and trainers. The program covered a wide range of topics, including leadership, teambuilding, communication skills, community development. This training will have a significant and lasting impact on youth in our community and we look forward to continuing our work in supporting their growth and development.

Scout orientation program completed in 86 schools in the Sudurpaschim Province. The program was led by experienced acout leaders and was aimed at introducing the concept and benefits of scouting to young students with the goal of forming new scout trrops. The orientation program was designed to be interactive and engaging, with a focus on introducing students to the key principles of scouting and offering hands-on activities and group projects that helped to reinforce what they had learned. The program lasted several days and was tailored to the needs of each individual school, depending on their respective schedule and overall needs. Through the program, scout leaders provided students with practical guidance on how to form a scout troop, including guidance on organizing meetings, raising funds, and planning and executing activities. The goal was to prepare students to take the necessary steps to form a fully functional scout troop in their respective school.

A three day 'Public Awareness Orientation Program for Women regarding Gender Violence' has been completed in the organization of Local Scout Office, Gauriganga Municipality,KailaliwiththefinancialsupportofGauriganga Municipality Ward No. 1 Offfice. This program was organized with the aim of giving public awareness about violence to women from different communities, in which 21 womenfromdifferentcommunitiesparticipated.Theprogram was organized with the aim of giving public awareness about violence to women from different communities in the ward. Ward Chairman Double Bahadur Diakoti (Bohra) told the participants that the program was conceived and the things learned here should also be taught in their own villages, as not only physical development but also human development is an important part of development with the hope and expectation that the problems related to violence within the ward will be reduced.

A one day Disaster Management Training was held at Shree Janata Rastriya Ma. Vi., Dhangadhi-13, Kailali. Disaster Management training for students is crucial as it will help them understand the importance of being prepared for emergency situations. In this program, the students learned about different phases of disaster management, which include preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. The purpose of the program was to create a generation that is better equipped to face emergency situations and help others in need. About 700 students of the school benefited from the training.

Blood donation is a crucial service that can save lives. Blood donation program was held inGhodaghodi Municipality-10, Pahalmanpur Kailali in the joint project of Kanti Scout Team of Shree Kanti Rajya Laxmi Secondary School and Nepal Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle. Kanti Scout Team organized a blood donation program that mobilized young people to donate blood in an organized and safe manner. The main slogan of the mass blood donation program was 'If my blood can save someone's life, why not donate blood'. A program was completed on the 14th of Magh, 2079 in the presence of the Mayor Mr. Khadak Rawat. The program was facilitated by Scout Leaders and children belonging to various troops of Ghodaghodi Municipality. 45 people who participated in the blood donation program donated blood and the technical team of Nepal Red Cross Society Dhangadhi collected the blood. By engaging young people in blood donation programs and raising awareness about the importance of blood donation, Nepal Scouts making a significant contribution towards saving lives in Nepal.

Kanti Scout Team successfully organized a free health organized a free health camp aimed at providing medical services to underprivileged communities in coordination with Cloth Bank Pahalmanpur and Swastik Hospital on 27th of Falgun, 2079.Total of 780 people examined by qualifed healthcare professionals over the course of one day. This would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of dedicated scouts and volunteer medical staffs (Dr. Utsav shrestha, Dr. MAdhu Timilsina, Dr. Santosh K.C., Dr. Ashish Joshi and other). 64 scout students of Ghodaghodi municipality have played the role of volunteers in the free health camp conducted at Shree Kantirajalakshmi Secondary School Ghodaghodi Municipality 10 in Kailali, in which Kanti Scout Troop and Shri Pahalmansinh Memorial Scout Troophavemadeanimportantcontribution.Duringthehealth camp, patients were attended to on a first-come, first-served basis. Health team provided several types of health checkups, including general check-ups, eye check-ups, and dental check-ups. In conclusion, Nepal Scouts Units take pride in the commitment to serving the community. By organizing the free health camp, they were able to meet the medical needs of many underpriviledged individuals.

In Suduspaschim Province, violence against women and the Chhaupadi system are two critical issues that affect the safty and well-being of women and girls. A public awareness program can help raise awareness about these issues and encourage individuals and communities to take action to end them. Under the leadership of crew leader Sarmila Manyal, the Kailashpati Scout Crew Mahakali, Darchula organized a pubic awareness program to end violence against women and Chhaupadi system. The program was conducted in Mahakali Municipality and Naugad Rural Municipality of Darchula district. About 500 household were visited directly to understand tht problems of women and explained the negative effects of violence against women and Chhaupadi system. In this program with the help of Naugad Rural Municipality, 500 sanitary pads were distributed to the women of the Dalit community whose economic condition is weak. By developing a comprehensive public awareness program that involves multiple sakeholders, addresses cultural attitudes and values, and utilizes cultural tools, we can successfully create a social movement towards ending violence against women and the Chhaupadi system in Nepal.

Over 260 scout volunteers participated in the Badimalika Service camp in Bajura, Sudurpaschim, Nepal. During the event, scout volunteer worked hard to provide essential services to the community, including sanitation, temporary stone bridge building and line maagement during the popular Badimalika religious fair. The service camp goal was to provide essential services to the thousands of pligrims who make the journey to Badimalika each year, while also fostering a sense of community and teamwork among the participating scouts. In addition to their wor in sanitation, scout volunteers also focused on building temporary bridges to help pilgrims cross the rivers and streams that run through the area. This was a critical service, as many pilgrims were elderly or otherwise unable to navigate the rough terrain without assistance. Finally, scouts volunteers also worked on line management during the fair. This involved assisting with crowd control, ensuring that pilgrims were able to make their way to the temple in an orderly and safe manner.

A one day Disaster Management Training was held at Shree Janata Rastriya Ma. Vi., Dhangadhi-13, Kailali. Disaster Management training for students is crucial as it will help them understand the importance of being prepared for emergency situations. In this program, the students learned about different phases of disaster management, which include preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. The purpose of the program was to create a generation that is better equipped to face emergency situations and help others in need. About 700 students of the school benefited from the training.