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The first World Scout Jamboree took place at Olympia in London, England in 1920. This event marked the beginning of a great tradition which, thanks to the enthusiasm and excitement of thousands of Scouts, has continued ever since. Jamborees have been held in every corner of the planet, successfully uniting in one place and at the same time Scouts who otherwise would never have known each other. Jamborees are the greatest and best expression for world peace. Each day of a Jamboree shows participants and the world how exchanges, understanding, tolerance and humanity are possible. The 22nd.World Scout Jamboree took place in Rinkaby in Sweden. More tan 40,000 attended this great occasion. The organizers concentrated in providing a full program of activities under the Jamboree slogan “Simply Scouting.” There were plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, with each display area providing something new and enabling everyone to be kept busy. Life in the camp was a hive of activity and everyone appreciated the beautiful and welcoming surroundings of the Swedish forest. Even on the rainy days there was light and color given the happiness of the participants. From dawn one could hear the singing, laughter and the sound of many languages. The hours were occupied with many diverse activities. From outside in the Global Village, the Faith and Beliefs Area, the different national displays and the on-going activities one could sense the Scout spirit. It is for this that we are dedicating this issue of the Regional Bulletin to the 22nd. World Scout Jamboree, not just to record the happenings but to generate enthusiasm for the next jamboree scheduled for Japan in 2015. We would like to thank our Jamboree hosts, the Swedish Guide and Scout Council, as well as other organizations from different parts of the world for making possible such an excellent occasion. Yours in Scouting Raúl Sánchez Vaca Regional Director World Scout Bureau Interamerican Region
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The 22nd. Jamboree was full of developments in different tents destined for the stands of the delegations, there was a special one he had with a lot of activity and interaction with the kids, was the tent of the World Scout Centre who was in charge of WOSM and whose main objectives were to introduce the main themes of the Jamboree, Meeting, Solidarity, Leadership, Nature and Peace. These were the 5 sections of the tent, each devoted to a Jamboree. In each of the sections had information on the initiatives of WOSM belonging to different topics. There were also games for the Scouts and incentives to participate to let them know the different themes. It disclosed the various programs that promote the World Scout Bureau, for example, World Scout Program in the Environment Section of Nature, World Scout Program in the Leadership section and Programme of Messengers of Peace section Peace. A very important fact is that the tent was attended by people from different continents, regions Scouts and members of the National Scout Organizations (NSO), which will take place the next 3 world events, the World Moot in Canada 2013, World Scout Conference in 2014, and the Youth Forum of Slovenia and the World Scout Jamboree in Japan 2015. The three national Scout organizations were there to promote their events and support Scouts of the various issues in the World Scout Centre. The main feature of the World Scout Centre was the section of Peace, where he was given information about Messengers of Peace, games related to peace education and where the Scouts were registered to become "messengers of peace." “It was fantastic to be part of this global experience. It was humbling to be able to share two weeks with Scouts from more than 150 countries around the world. It was fun roughing it put, getting wet and getting lost. I have learnt so much about the cultures of different nationalities and ethnic groups from around the world. Most importantly, I made great friends (some from countries far from of mine like Panama ) and of course had a wonderful time. I also became a 'Messenger of Peace'!” Words of Oliver Lim - Member of the Young Adult Subcommittee the Asia-Pacific and member of the World Scout Centre in the WSJ 2011.
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Jamboree Ecofriendly Recycling is the process by which waste products are re-used. Jamboree done this Collection and was just the beginning of the recycling process for many, as in some of our countries this process not yet fully adopted, however in this Jamboree was a feature. Although even in many of our cities do not implement all know in a fairly accurate definition tells us that recycling is any "process where waste materials are collected and processed into new materials that can be used or sold as new products or raw materials" This makes then encourage us to see the result not only the great help we give to the environment but also saving money that this entails, which was seen in the last Jamboree. Almost 90% of the waste generated was recycled in the Jamboree, we carry most of this learning as we saw in Jamboree, apply it at home as it is important that we sepa-
rate trash in our house and deposited in the appropriate containers. There are bins for paper and cardboard, organic materials, glass, brass, aluminum cans, tin cans, etc. Some objectives and benefits of recycling: · Preserving or energy savings. · Preserving or natural resource conservation. · Reducing the volume of waste to be disposed. · Protection of the environment. · Save resources · Reduce pollution. · Extend the life of the materials even with different uses. · Save energy. · Avoid deforestation. · Help make it easier to garbage collection. For example, every ton of glass recycled saves a ton of natural resources. We saw something very characteristic in this Jamboree, due to the type of experience, was the use of refillable bottles. It is estimated that only at this point that would reduce pollution by 20% since the new glass is 100% recyclable. We're bringing home an extraordinary experience after this Jamboree, let's make this experience worthwhile, and let’s give two minutes of your time to live in a cleaner world.
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SEE YOU IN COLOMBIA 2013!! (14th. Interamerican Scout Jamboree)) A dream that began in 2007 and were made in the last conference in Panama, when Colombia was chosen to host the next Inter-American Scout Jamboree 2013. This event coincides with the 100 years of the first Scout group in Colombia. In this last World Jamboree we visited a camp where there was a group of guys who are working, and for something very special. I'm talking about a project that I intend to show the wonder of Scouting in Colombia for the rest of their country and why not for the world and so give, give ideas and promote the 14th Inter American Jamboree in 2013. Let's see what these guys told us and we explain a bit more about this initiative.
many people know and visit the next Inter American Jamboree, we wish all the luck and our support, and they are working for themselves, we only up to them to continue spreading the word and live together once again a wonderful experience.
"Our project begins with the initiative of a group of Colombian correspondents to let them know the people of our country through Scouting experiences, and promote the next event to be held in our country, Colombia in January 2013, Inter American Jamboree." We are a group of 9 youth and 2 leaders receive specialized training in Communications to begin our project. We start with a small video where we show how to live in the Jamboree and what the participants think about the biggest event of youth in the World. We are thankful that we had the opportunity to receive the first training for Spanish-speaking countries, now we want to remain leaders in the project and be example for other countries as we want to show the Scout Movement in the world and the meaning of "Simply Scouting". We know that this event will be a success and made the effort to see these guys from the Scout Association of Colombia and a whole country to unite in order to get as
Spetial Acknowledgements: Andrés Felipe Monroy, Pedro M. Ayiaco, Daniela Suárez, Juanita Cuéllar, Angélica Salcedo, Ana María Jiménez, Daniela Rodríguez, Wendy Chávez, Estefanía Infante, Dennis Romero Kekhan, Jaime A. Echeverry.
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First with the exchange of data via Bluetooth, then the Internet and the new generation of 3G and 4G these were the main causes of a cell could make the functions of a personal assistant. Such as know the weather or take your agenda, ďŹ nd out about news and even make payments and purchases from your phone. The Internet world on our phones is the world is in our hands. App or Applications how is known the "information applications", make the world of cell phones have another point of view and TALK not be the main function. This App are small programs designed as tools that allows one or several types of work. Like to make life easier for the user. In 22 World Scout Jamboree, the applications could not be made to wait. One of the most important event was the "JAMBOREE APP" a Smartphone application that is available on the AppStore and Android Market. This application contains programs and event schedule, map with points of interest (for example, know where is your camp? Among many stores, all we could lose), a personal proďŹ le to show your location on the Jamboree, view and search other scouts on the map or a list of www.wsj.se news and updates, Twitter with # jamboree2101. Of course, that all this possible,
you must have an Internet connection, if the Internet on your phone did not work in Sweden, the 22 World Scout Jamboree had a Wi-Fi connection in all its sub camp. Another of the App that were important during the JSM 2011 was "SCOUTS" where you can access the latest articles relating to Scouting in your favorite region in Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish, download books and other materials WOSM library, view online the latest videos and photos, gallery that grew a lot during the JSM 2011 and also browse the map to view the location of world events and camp of the world among others, Scouts from around the world can be installed this application for free in App Store. During the 12 day of camp the Jamboree, for our phone is necessary to recharge the battery. The WSJ 2011 has, "charging stations" for mobile phones, where you could charge the battery of your phone and keep communicated.
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SCOUT PHOTOGRAPHER TRAVELS ACROSS AMERICA To photograph the activities of the Scout Movement across the continent is what has motivated me to undertake SCOUT PHOTOGRAPHER TRAVELS ACROSS AMERICAS. A journey, which will begin on 30th October, from the central point in Ecuador and finish 15 months later in Colombia on the occasion of The Inter-American Scout Jamboree, which could not be a more fitting location. The idea germinated about a year ago and took shape within a few days. It is a journey that will take me to some twenty Inter-American National Scout Organizations, an emotional journey of some 70,000 km. riding Mati (Matilda), my faithful Vespa companion since 1989.As a Scout, I hope to become familiar with Scout projects in each country, visit each, take photos, and, later, tell everyone with an interest in motivating others to participate in these causes. Thus, all ideas relating to the Development Goal of the Millennium will be the subject of photography for SCOUT PHOTOGRAPHER TRAVELS ACROSS AMERICAS. As a photo journalist, this journey also seeks to record the inequalities which exist in our cities and create a graphic historical account to highlight awareness of the good and bad. And, of course, with a wide-angle lens illustrate the charm and beauty of our lands. Inevitably, this journey will produce many anecdotes, stories, dangers, mechanical problems, economic constraints, and bureaucracy – all of which will need solving. But, what most excites me is the opportunity to meet brother Scouts in each country and the support that they could bring me. This project is almost entirely self-financed and is a personal and private journey motivated by conviction for the Movement. You can share the emotional part by following me on the social networks, sending me messages, and inviting your friends to participate. As initiator and sponsor on a limited budget, the least I will be contributing is souvenirs by way of postcards, bracelets, and photographs. Each dollar is equal to one kilometer of the journey. I cannot help but remember that this idea came to me a few days after the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden and will be a journey, not unlike a jamboree in reverse, in that instead of Scouts travelling to meet in one place to sing and play games, I will be joining you in a Jamboree in your own country. I will travel to you on my Vespa, thereby uniting our great brotherhood along the highways and byways. The best of all is that it will be a long jamboree lasting fifteen months and a chance to know each country, its culture, language, and the opportunity to take some beautiful photos, which will form the basis of an album which I will edit once I am back from my travels. I invite you to connect with SCOUT TRAVELS ACROSS AMERICAS and to be part of this dream, which will begin when he turns on the ignition and enters the clutch, setting out on this wonderful experience and so far unrecorded journey across the cherished lands of The Inter-America Scout Region. See you soon !
Foto por: Nuno Perestrelo
John Silva (Colombia) Volunteer Photographer of theWorld Scout Bureau
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KNOWING ! ! For those able to attend the Jamboree, without a doubt, one of the most enjoyable experiences was the kids making friends from different parts of the world and seeing how different we are from each other. Even in the Interamerican Region, which we could say, we are geographically closer, we find cultural, religious, and other differences. Let us see what some of the youth said about their country, Scouting, what was his/her life before the Jamboree, and how it will be after. Hello, my name is Jared Josue Avila from Honduras. Scouting in my country needs more visibility in society. When people see a Scout in the streets, they are surprised. I think that more training and workshops are needed for the youth. I would work harder to encourage youth to enter the movement. To achieve this in my country, I also think that the adults should hear more of the ideas from the young people. The most memorable moment of my life was when I did the Scout Promise and I wore my uniform for the first time. I think it's a memory I will never forget. Thanks to my brother and my nieces that came to the Movement. I hope to influence more people to sign up and see how wonderful it is. For me, this Jamboree was a dream come true; a part of the fun is learning what I have, which is worth everything. I'm Candido Talim Bugarim. I'm from Brazil and am 14 years old. I´m in the 7th Troop and, when I joined the Scout Movement, I did not imagine that it would be so great. In my group, we are only 120 people and we received no help from the government or any institution, as far as I know. But I think, with the amount of people,
that we could achieve great things for our country. When I entered the Movement, I imagined the games, adventures, and other things, but apart from that, today I have a lot more. I have learned what will help me to grow as a man. I shared this idea with my father and mother who are heads in Scouting in my country and I think, if I were to choose to change to be something else, I would be a Scout again. I am Andres Gerlotti from Venezuela and I have been a Scout for 4 years. What drove me to become a Scout was a friend of mine who told me the things he did and, then, the decision was made by this group. I really love the movement, but I wish more people knew about it. I'm from La Salle, La Colina. I think the best thing I took from this Jamboree is just meeting new people, learning, and actually had a unique and unforgettable new experience. Hello, I am Lizbeth Zdenya Cortes from Mexico. The Scout group where I live is small but eager to grow. I would like to do more and more new activities involving the society. My aunt was a Scout and so, my mom decided to take my brother to the Scouts under the influence of my aunt. I wanted to belong to the group, but my dad did not want me to have the title of SCOUTS. We found the solution in the Girl Guides of Mexico, so now I belong to the continuous movement and have spent 11 years in Scouting. I would never change anything about being a Scout because Scouting is something that really excites me.
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A Thousand Flags, One Emotion
One of the most unforgettable days of the jamboree was undoubtedly Culture Day when it was possible to appreciate, savor, and enjoy typical national foods and dress as well as carnival costumes and, of course, the marvellously happy atmosphere permeating throughout the day around the whole camp. On a perfectly sunny day, the whole jamboree camp assembled. In each corner, there were traditional foods and snacks from around the world. In the hundreds of different stands, one could see not only traditional foods and dress, but the ingenious ways they set about attracting visitors through games and other activities to their stand. In all the alleyways of the camp, one could hear singing and observe wandering musicians. It was a real mixture of colors, gaiety, traditions, and music. It was all very moving. In the afternoon, groups carrying their national flags lined up in different parties to prepare for the parade in the central area. It was a fascinating, incredible, and unforgettable sight; each group playing their national tunes, waving flags, singing, and dressed in their traditional costume interchanging with different and unknown groups. Boys, who had previously never met before the jamboree, joined up and sang together. On arriving at the central area, there was this unforgettable scene of many different flags and colors. One could sense the inspiring, multicultural unison. There were so many different peoples and cultures all coming together in one place. To see and experience this moment in one place aroused endless emotions. Each country wanted its presence to be felt amongst all these people, flags, and souls and all shouted at the top of their voices to try and be heard so as to illustrate their culture, way of life, and country. This was one of the most spectacular events of the jamboree. The show in the central arena began with combined display of paragliding and bicycling, followed by a lively musical show and, of course, the emotional moment with the singing of the jamboree anthem – when everyone stood up waving their flags irrespective of language, religion, or any other differences singing with one voice affirming their ability to unite the world.
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Scout and Jamboree; these are words which together have so much power. One of the powerful results or perhaps noteworthy that the most important is the FRIENDSHIP. Early days, many new people ... many people did not know we had stories behind them, many unknown faces or rather new faces, faces that 99% of the time you were with a smile and the remaining 1% was a hug of friendship. Another of the powerful results of the great combination of words ... is to change the environment to the word sad farewell. The farewell moments during this great event but a sad moment is the beginning of an enthusiastic countdown again to see those new friends, feel all those emotions and joys Jamboree style. The best thing that leaves the Jamboree in our hearts is the proof we only need 12 days to make friends from over 180 countries will last us the rest of life. That with only one particular song we can remember more than a hundred faces. Recalling that only a face, we turn to remember countless beautiful moments and that one word, Jamboree, we want to pass very fast 4 years ... Waiting that everything happens again.
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Jamboree Official Song When you give a minute When you stop and think It ain’t too hard to find The connecting link People want the same things We dream of a happy end We’re just caught in the same commotion And time slips away You say you want to make some changes Why don’t you start by making friends? You can take a stand By shaking a hand If it’s a change in you Then the world is changing too
Chorus:
I’m changing the world today, the world today With a small step forward and it’s the simplest way, we can start today crossing lines and borders And the change in you, means the world is changing too. Won’t you come, won’t you come with me To the World Scout Jamboree I’ve got a brother that I never met I’ve got a sister that’s not introduced to me yet But we want the same things We dream of a happy end And maybe that stranger coming your way just waiting to be a friend
Daniel Lemma has, in cooperation with Pär Klang, written and performed the official song, Changing The World, of the World Scout Jamboree 2011. He's currently a member of the band Mo Blues. Daniel is originally from Nyhamnsläge, Höganäs Kommun in Skåne, Sweden.
And if you want to make some changes Why don’t you start by making friends? You can take a stand By shaking a hand If it’s a change in you Then the world is changing too
-ChorusWon’t you come, won’t you come with me To the World Scout Jamboree Won’t you come, won’t you come with me To the World Scout Jamboree Won’t you come, won’t you come with me To the World Scout Jamboree If it’s a change in you Then the world is changing too
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Wilhelm Tunemyr /Hej Jam
A BIG EVENT, A BIG DINING ROOM It is essential for any Scout camp to have adequate food, regardless of size. But when the number of stomachs is tens of thousands, the work is unimaginable! And also have innovations such as eco-friendly recipes – many people think it's difficult to eat and to cooperate with the environment, but, for example, eating vegetarian meals is a great help. The food for the Jamboree participants was provided by ICA, which has helped the selection of recipes. The recipes included parameters such as distance from the production, packaging, and environmental impact. The recipes also aimed to include a touch of Swedish cuisine throughout the Jamboree. While the range of products varies throughout the Jamboree, the Stores only supplied sandwiches and food to prepare meals while soda candy and soda were sold at kiosks. But there were other ways to find unusual ingredients. By completing a form in the middle of the subcamp, participants and staff were able to buy special foods the next day. In the subcamps, there was seen preparation of food in the thousands in outdoor kitchens. One of the challenges was the large dining room and understanding the magnitude of this. With up to 10,000 meals served three times a day, the dining room is certainly the largest restaurant in Sweden. It could have 4,000 guests seated at the same time and, while the queues can be long, they were rapid. The wait time was 10-15 minutes, so they could prepare meals or eat in subcamps in the large dining room. The Jamboree was given a feeling of Swedish cuisine. Bon appétit! SOMETHING CURIOUS ABOUT JAMBOREE • Each morning, the Dining Hall served 1.3 million oats • The central hall of Stockholm Railway Station would fit into the southern part of the Dining Hall...twice! • 500,000 butter packets are ordered for adult food. Lined in a row, they would stretch 25 kilometers. • The participants ate 95,000 onions. The same number of meatballs was served for one meal in the Dining Hall. • The carrots eaten by participants weighed as much as eleven large African elephants (68 tons). • 300,000 ice creams were eaten during the Jamboree. Also 3,000 kg of popcorn.
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King Carl the XVI Gustaf of Sweden is the highest ranking royal under the Swedish Constitution. The king has representative duties: he presides over the Commission for Foreign Relations, receives visits from Heads of States, Accreditations, presides over the Nobel Prize Ceremonies and inaugurates cultural works and events. During the 22nd World Scout Jamboree, the Swedish royal family visited our camp and made a tour of the Jamboree, visiting exhibits and attending different national receptions and special events. However, he will be remembered not only for the official visits but for his human touch and enthusiasm in sharing our dwellings even to the extent of sleeping in one of them In the closing ceremony, 40,000 sang in unison the Scout Promise drenched in rain. This, however, did not dampen spirits of the royal couple who stayed to the end with the king giving closing remarks. Carl the XVI Gustaf was declared king of Sweden on 15th.September 1973 and has always shown great admiration for the Scout movement. The king has periodically contributed to the Scout Movement and frequently collaborates in the activities of the National Scout Federation. He has also visited other World Jamborees, such as Dalajamb International World Jamboree in 1979 organized by Sweden, the World Scout Jamboree in 2003 in Sattahip (Thailand) and the World Scout Jamboree of 2007 at Hylands (UK) which coincided with a 100 years of world Scouting. He is Honorary President of the World Scout Foundation and in 1982 was decorated with the Bronze Wolf Award by the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Not only the king but also Her Majesty the Queen attended. She participated and was guest of honor at a Jamboree conference on the protection and abuse of young children. She explained that she was involved in the Scout Movement thanks to the interest of His Majesty the King and for this reason she was immensely happy to participate in and be part of this unforgettable event, especially as not everyone was aware of children’s rights. Together with His Majesty, we are beginning to spread the word about the rights of children with the help of the Scout Movement.
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OPERATION ONE WORLD Each Jamboree creates a mechanism to support Scouts from different countries so they can be present at the World Scout Jamboree. This operation tries to find funds to pay part or all of the travel expenses, equipment and the youth jamboree fee. Operation One World is for those associations whose economic status prevents them from sending a national delegation to represent them at the highest world Scouting event. For the jamboree in Sweden they used the name Operation One World. Scouts from each Scout region were supported by this operation. The Interamerican Scout Region decided to keep young Scouts supported by Operation One World together in one unit. Some delegations requested that the scholarship provided by Operation One World be with the rest of a Scout’s delegation, otherwise they would have to divide their patrols. However, many of the young Scouts from 16 National Scout Organizations of the Interamerica Region stayed together. This gave the opportunity to integrate international patrols at the jamboree. It was incredible to see how these Scouts overcame every obstacle to become great friends and make the most of every moment of the jamboree. The campsite of this community of Interamerican Scouts was constantly visited by other Scouts, since they were the only ones in the Jamboree representing their country. Thanks to Cecilia Elving, Swedish Council of Girl Guides and Scouts who was given the task of raising the funds for these young people to attend the jamboree. They enjoyed a great experience that certainly left a very deep and special feeling in their lives.
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An Unforgettable Jamboree The feeling of being part of the Jamboree is something indescribable, something that, in a broader sense, was an experience with a result that simply is not tangible. It is indescribable for many who have had the opportunity to experience other Jamborees, but was as if it was the first, but for many of the boys and girls, especially the "One World" participants, it was a totally new experience, even while flying far away from home, these guys are full of expectations and feelings. They found some time to write us some lines of their experiences in the Jamboree and we have included them below.
Experiences of the kids: In these 12 days of camp, many people have asked me how I spent my time and what I liked most, but I think I could write a book of thoughts and feelings just about the Jamboree as it has been an experience that made me see one world in another perspective. I've known a lot about different cultures, religions, and, above all, about how Scouting penetrates all young people around the world. That, to me, is the most impressive of all. Diego San Pedro, 15 years, Guatemala This Jamboree, for me, has been amazing and impressive. I want to return to another one because it's something I will never forget. This is the opportunity to open our minds and then, be able to go and do better Scouting in my country. Claudia Gonzalez, 15, Dominican Republic I confess that, at first, I did not want to attend the event for different reasons, but over the days, I felt as if I was part of a family. Today is the last day and I have some tears in my eyes because I will miss many things; my friends whom I hope to see again, like a very happy girl from Panama and a rumba boy from Colombia, the friendship of Uruguay, the prince of Paraguay, and many other things that may not ever leave my memory – including two guys that treated me as my parents, Alejandro and Jacobo. Thanks and hope to see you in Japan. Fatima Vera Bowen, 17, Ecuador. This has been a unique experience in my life. Thanks to all who worked very hard for us, the operation One World, the head of camp, and Cecilia. Thanks to this Jamboree, I made many friends to keep in contact with and, of all the positive things, I think I found the inspiration to promote the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Panama and I am sure that I can do it. Alfonso Lucado, 17, Panama
I lived an extraordinary experience in the 22nd World Jamboree and, along with my team, I am honestly proud to be chosen by the operation "One World". I will apply the cultures and traditions of other countries, with this experience of many other things, over the years in my life. I feel more committed to show how good Scouting is and add more people to a better World. I say goodbye with a smile that characterizes a good Scout. Fabio Ortiz, 17, Paraguay. I lived one of the most beautiful adventure of my life; definitely something incredible, unforgettable, wonderful, and a dream for many. Truthfully, I never imagined I'd be accompanied by people from different countries with different cultures and ways of life, but we all have something in common – being a Scout. It's awesome and you have to experience it to know what it feels like. I am extremely grateful to the operation "One World" because, without them, I would not be here. From my humble place, I invite all those who have the opportunity to attend a Jamboree as it is a unique experience. Pia Sandoval, 15, Uruguay. This was the best experience of my life. Thank you for the opportunity to experience this adventure and to be part of a fun group like the Interamerican Region. Thanks! I think all of us that participated learned and shared a great range of information about our country. I'll take back to my country everything that I learned to start “creating a better world” in Bolivia. Thank you. I am filled with joy, excitement, happiness, and inspiration. Anita Sainz Young, 16 years, Bolivia.
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