Kudumail Edition 10 EN

July 2012

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News from the Africa Scout Region

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Looking ahead: ARO holds a Staff Management Conference

Inside Highlight

Looking ahead: ARO holds a Staff Management Conference.

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MoP programme officially launched at the regional Conference.

Western zone set to hold their conference Ethiopia Scout Association in efforts to increase its membership Gone Home

Page 2 From ARO Spotlight on the new Africa Scout Committee members

The Regional Office welcomes an intern from France !WSB-ARO/FILE

Recognition: 8 people receive the Elephant Award, top regional decoration

Page 3 Community SCOUTS South Africa win award in Development tackling climate change Page 4

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NAIROBI - From 25 to 28 June 2012, the staff of the World Scout Bureau - Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya, held the Staff Management Conference (SMC) in a bid to plan for the next triennium. Also in attendance was Ray Saunders, the Director, Information Services, World Scout Bureau – Central Office, in his capacity as the Desk Officer for the Africa Region.

The team started by evaluating the recent 15th Africa Scout Conference and the 6th Africa Scout Youth Forum in order to incorporate Luanda resolutions into the triennial action plan. All departments presented their respective strategic plans with particular focus on issues related to Governance and Youth Leadership, which are the key areas of priority for the next triennium.

Particular emphasis was placed on the need to review governance documents, benchmarking, promoting best management practices, effective volunteer management, youth programme cycle management, youth exchange programmes and quantitative analysis.

At the end of the four days, the regional strategic plan was fine tuned in line with recommendations of the 15th Africa Scout Conference. They also reviewed the team purpose statement based on the World Scout Bureau (WSB)’s Mission statement. In addition to WSB mission, in particular, the ARO team will “endeavour to offer quality support services to National Scout Organizations by upholding the highest professional standards, in order to promote Scouting as the most relevant, attractive and vibrant value based non-formal education movement for young people in Africa”.

The SMC is held twice a year. It is during this time that the regional office sets its annual goals and evaluates the previous year based on the long-term strategic plan. It is during this conference that the Yearly Operational Plan (YOP) and the budget for the next year are discussed and finalized. This SMC comes hot on the heels of the regional conference and a recent SGS best practices certification of the ARO.

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6th Africa Scout Jamboree.

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FOCUS ON NSOs The MoP programme officially launched at the regional Conference.

During the 6th Africa Scout Youth Forum, the MoP was also presented as one rare opportunity for the Youth to take advantage of developing friendship and realize the goals of a global network of young people.

ANGOLA - The 15th Africa Scout Conference realized important milestones among which one key was the official launch of the Messengers of Peace (MoP) programme in the entire Africa Scout Region.

The MoP is an initiative that seeks to promote young men and women as Leaders for Life – in their communities and in the world through inspiring millions of them across the world to work for the cause of Scouting: Creating a Better World!

MoP is the opportunity to strengthen one strong and united Scout family in Africa and globally committed to peaceful coexistence from their community. This is possible through connecting their work, sharing to building a better Scouting.

Some of the youth members from various NSOs will be gathering in the framework of the upcoming Africa Scout Jamboree in Burundi for the first African MoP Community Leaders training in Burundi. Once more, all NSOs are reminded to submit projects, promote the MoP and ask questions. More details are available on www.scout.org and messengersofpeace.com. You can also emails directly to jsandrizi@scout.org and africa@scout.org

During the Africa Scout Conference, Mr. Frederic Tutu Kama-Kama, the Africa Scout Regional Director officially introduced the MoP and invited all the NSOs in the Africa Region to take positive advantage of this opportunity to develop Scouting in their respective countries. He also promised support from the Africa Regional Office in form of providing more information support and promoting the programme. Concurring with Mr. Kama-Kama, Mr. Eric Khoo,the Chairman, World Scout Committee and Mr. Luc Panissod, the Secretary General of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement in attendance to the Conference stressed that Africa NSOs should explore and take advantage of MoP to address the need for growth of Scouting in the Region.

In the framework of the conference, a workshop was organized to discuss more about the MoP where over 25 participants from different NSOs attended.

Participants discussed the MoP Peace Support Fund, which provides financial support to service projects and Scouting initiatives around the world. In addition, the MoP global network which is a tool for connecting the peace work of Scouts in their schools and communities such as solving conflicts, lead peer education initiatives among others.

Ethiopia Scout Association in efforts to increase its membership ETHIOPIA - On 24th – 28th May 2012, Scouts from the Somali region hosted fellow Scouts from the other regions of Ethiopia where 2130 Scouts and 205 leaders participated in Scouting activities. Among other activities, 120 Scouts attended a first aid training that was facilitated by the Red Cross.

Other 29 participants were taken through youth program development that was facilitated by Mr. Jonathan Omondi, the Youth Program assistant, World Scout Bureau - Africa Regional Office exploring the various aspects of capacity building, fundraising, project development and resource mobilisation.

Western zone set to hold their conference IVORY COAST - The month of August is going to be a busy month for the Scouts of Ivory Coast.

In Abidjan, Treichville, Scouts from the western zone will be converging for the 8th Zonal Youth Forum that is set to take place on 10th – 13th August 2012.

Thereafter, the 8th Zonal Conference will follow on 16th - 21st August 2012.

The youth forum will see participants aged 17 - 24 years deliberate on various issues affecting them that will be forwarded to the conference as recommendations. The youth participants are expected to arrive on 10th August 2012 while the conference participants are expected to arrive on 16th August 2012. Transportation costs to and from Abidjan, Treichville are borne by the participant while the Ivorian Scout Federation (FIS) will be responsible for the accommodation and local transportation.

This training was funded by USAID through PACT Ethiopia. Among those present was Dr. Wayne Adrian Davis, the Chief Commissioner- Ethiopia Scout Association (Currently a member of the Africa Scout Committee). The Scouts were encouraged to be part of the solution in various problems in their communities.

The registration fee is 15,000 CFA per participant for the youth forum and 25,000 CFA per participant for the conference while young people willing to participate in the forum and the conference will pay 20,000 CFA. The registration fees must be paid in local currency per delegation on arrival during registration.For more information, please contact: Leonard Victor ATIPAGA, Secretary, West Africa Scout Committee (00233) 244 436393 Email:atipaga@gmail.com or atips2002@yahoo.com

Gone Home The MoP Network allows Scouts to showcase their service projects and meet online to share their ideas, tell their stories and work together to build peace in their communities through the social media. It gives an opportunity for greater access to ideas, training and support beyond physical boundaries.

GHANA - On 24th June 2012, Master Joey Quaye, a 13-year-old Scout from Ghana and member of the Happy Kids School Scouts group died after a short illness. He was laid to rest on 1st July 2012. May his soul rest in peace.

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The Somali regional state lies on the Eastern part of Ethiopia. It is often called Somalia, though it is not to be confused with the independent country of the same name. This region boasts of over 2000 Scouts and is still seeking to expand its numbers using their local television station where they air Scout programs.

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FROM THE REGIONAL OFFICE Spotlight on the new Africa Scout Committee members The 15th Africa Scout Conference saw the election and investiture of four new candidates in the Africa Scout Committee. Mr. Ayim Palamwe from Togo, is a Magistrate and the immediate former Chief Commissioner of the Association Scoute du Togo. He has attained an Assistant Leader Training level.

Mr. Danielo Ramsamy is from Mauritius. He is a Journalist and the current Chief Commissioner of the Mauritius Scouts Association. He has trained in Woodbadge and Regional Communication.

The Regional Office welcomes an intern from France NAIROBI - Aymeric Denoyelle, a Unit Leader from Scouts et Guides de France has started his three month internship at the Africa Regional Office. Denoyelle is a Business School student at the Institut de Recherche en Actions Commercial (IDRAC), set to graduate at the end of the year with a Masters degree in International Development.

Mr. Kikas Manuela Muchado from Angola, is a Director at the Angola National Youth Council and the current Adult Resources Commissioner of the Associaçao de Escuterios de Angola. He has attained an Assistant Leader Training level.

Dr. Wayne Davis from Ethiopia who is a Psychologist and Educator and the Current Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopia Scout Association. He holds a Woodbadge and has training in NSO Administration.

The four will join a team of five members: Mr. Gilbert Mussumba from Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr. Mohamadou Bachir Diouf from Senegal, Mr. Ibrahima Cissé from Guinea, Ms. Jeanne Ebongue from Cameroon and Mr.Jeremy Miriti Naivasha from Kenya under the leadership of Mr. Gilbert Mussumba who was voted the Chairperson of the Africa Scout Committee.

He considers working at the ARO a great opportunity for him to combine his passion for Scouting and his studies. He is working under the Administration and Finance department, as well as supporting other units of the regional office.

Being in an intercultural work place is very challenging and he is working hard to understand as he learns Swahili. He looks forward to discover more about the practices of Scouting in the African Region, which he will apply in his position as a Unit Leader as well as explore Kenya by climbing Mount Kenya being part of his to-do-list. What is more, participating in the Africa Scout Jamboree in Burundi will be an opportunity to witness, in a more concrete way, how Scouting is lived in Africa.

Recognition: 8 people receive the Elephant Award, top regional decoration In the recently concluded regional conference, eight people were awarded for their outstanding contribution to Scouting in the region. They are: Mr. Alexander Wong, Ms. Anne Whiteford, Mr. Christopher L. Mbanga, Mr. Isaac Newton Addy, Mr. Henrik Soderman, Mr. Jeremy Naivasha, Mr. Mostaff Matesanwa and Mr. Rui Luis Pinto de Andrade.Mr. Mostaff Matesanwa, the Unit Manager, Adult Resources and Training at the World Scout Bureau had been nominated by the Zimbabwe Scout Association where he served as Chief Commissioner prior to joining the Africa Regional Office, for his support to the NSO. For him, it has been a long walk full of sacrifices and he is glad to be the third person from Zimbabwe to receive this prestigious award. “This award belongs to Zimbabwe and the whole of Southern Zone. I remain thankful to all Scouts and their Leaders who encouraged me in my Scouting walk, giving me the courage to do more. I am glad that our work in Scouting has been recognised”, said Mr. Matesanwa.

The Elephant Award is the highest Scouting award of the Africa Scout Region, presented to both the uniformed and non-uniformed members of the movement for distinguished services rendered to Scouting at either national or regional level. National Scout Organisations nominate individuals or companies and organisations that deserve this award prior to the conference, explaining the motivation behind the nomination. The award committee consisting of some Africa Scout Committee members vets the nominations and awards the best candidates during the regional conference.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Memorable quote

SCOUTS South Africa win award in tackling climate change

“The Africa Scout Committee that I have the honour to lead will work with Scouts in a bid to overcome all difficulties. We promise to make ourselves available exclusively for the service to NSOs, guided by our vision "To create a better world" and by our mission "To educate young people to play a constructive role in society."

Africa needs everyone’s support to advance in terms of social force for change”.

SOUTH AFRICA - On the 28th of June, SCOUTS South Africa was awarded the Mail & Guardian's Greening the Future Award for Schools and Institutions.

According to the Mail & Guardian (South Africa’s oldest online newspaper), "The Greening judges said they were impressed with the consistency and ingenuity of SCOUTS South Africa’s environmental programs.

Gilbert Mussumba, The Chairman, Africa Scout Committee in his acceptance speech during the 15th Africa Scout Conference in Angola.

Its climate change projects were tackling an urgent problem among age groups that would have to live with the consequences in years to come.”

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Throughout 2011, approximately 2730 South African cubs and Scouts as well as 329 Rovers and adults and 2500 German Scouts, participated in more than 120 climate change-related projects.

These ranged from setting up food gardens at crèches and schools to a clean-water project in a township and removing alien vegetation.

Risk mapping for potential environmental disasters, planting indigenous trees and recycling were also part of the project that addressed two of the Millennium Development Goals: promoting food gardens as part of the community based projects to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger and also contributing to ensuring environmental sustainability.

Three local youth also formed part of the World Scouting Organization’s delegation at the past COP17 climate change negotiations in Durban.

As part of the annual challenge the youth had to accomplish three tasks: an individual activity, taking part in a structured program and assisting in a community project.

Water and energy efficiency were key components in their activities. The children had to harvest water at home and reuse it. Scouts brought the recycled water to weekly meetings to water trees they had planted, and older scouts learned about the water cycle.

"Environmental training has always formed part of our Scouting program. With climate change being a hot topic of discussion these days, our annual climate change challenge was a good way to empower our members and get them involved in community based projects," said Milly Siebrits, chief executive officer of the SCOUTS South Africa.

As part of their energy audit, Scouts had to measure how much water they could save at home by changing their daily habits. Additionally to these activities, booklets were printed and climate change information was posted online.

UPCOMING EVENTS EVENT

DATES

COUNTRY

6th Africa Scout Jamboree

28th July-5th August 2012

Burundi

8th Zonal Youth Forum (West Africa Zone)

10th- 15th August 2012

Cote d’Ivoire

8th Zonal Conference (West Africa Zone)

16th – 21st August 2012

Cote d’Ivoire

Course for Leader Trainers (East Africa Zone)

19th -25th August 2012

Kenya

Centenary National Jamboree

23rd November – 3rd December 2012

Mauritius

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