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Message of the Regional Director
President’s Message
Dr. Chao, Shou-Po
My dear fellow Scouters, supporters, and friends,
I am happy to inform you that APR Scout Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2022. I am proud to say that with those 30 years, so much has been achieved by the Foundation. We all have made it because of the unwavering support of our friends in and outside Scouting.
With the vision to fund Scouting projects in the Asia-Pacific Region, the Regional Scout Committee in 1992 established the APR Scout Foundation with the donation by the Scouts of China in Taiwan of U.S. 10,000 dollars as the seed money for the fund. It aims to build capital funds through membership recruitment to assist the growth of Scouting and help in the community development by funding worthwhile projects of NSOs. A Foundation Management Committee is appointed every three years to oversee its affairs. The Scout Association of Hong Kong serves as the Trustee and the APR Scout Support Center as the Secretariat. True to its commitment, The APR Scout Foundation has already supported 15 projects in the area of growth, community development, infrastructures, financial resources, emergencies or disasters, awareness, and many more through either grants or loans. Scouts are empowered. Lives are changed. The communities are developed, and income is generated through these projects.
Additionally, since 2009, several events conducted by NSOs were also funded by the APR Scout Foundation in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Support Centre. To date, the APR Scout Foundation continues to invite project proposals from NSOs and provide funding in NSO events.
The APR Scout Foundation also continues to commit as an active partner for our NSOs global pandemic recovery. We, the Scouts, continue to prove our resilience amid difficulties. As the Scouts, we continue to impact the world by making it a better place.
Again, let me thank all our supporters who continue to believe in our cause. You are indeed making an impact in Scouting and communities. My sincere appreciation to NSOs for their continued support, our trustee - Scout Association of Hong Kong for handling well our funds, the Regional Scout Committee for the guidance, my colleagues of the Foundation Management Committee for working together to make sure Foundation operation is perfectly managed, and to our partner-World Scout Foundation.
Thanks to all!
Mr. Joseph Lau
Chief Commissioner Scout Association of Hongkong
Warmest greetings to everyone!
On behalf of the Scout Association of Hong Kong, the Trustee of the APR Scout Foundation, I am delighted to send my greetings and congratulations to APR Scout Foundation in celebrating its 30th Anniversary. From its very humble beginnings, we can see how it grows tremendously. From the US$10,0000 initial contribution received from Scouts of China, Taiwan, we now have a US$2.9 million fund balance.
It is also remarkable how the APR Scout Foundation has impacted the communities through grants and continuous support to different Scouting projects and activities for the last 30 years. We are privileged to share the values of Scouts and a promise to help other people.
In line with our aim to achieve sustainable growth for APR Scout Foundation, we are happy to report that an investment with World Scout Foundation (WSF) earns great returns which enables us to support more Scouting projects and activities. We are sending our deep appreciation to the leadership of the WSF for this partnership. As the Trustee of the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Foundation since 1992, we are proud to be part of it and witness every success in assisting the growth and development of Scouting.
Lastly, I would like to express my sincerest thanks and appreciation to all the members who have greatly supported the Foundation with their resources. We want to assure you that your contribution will reach more communities and young people for whom we serve.
