11 March 2017, Arusha-Tanzania:The Arusha International
Conference Centre in Tanzania hosted over 800 Scouts and Scouters, who
gathered to mark this year’s Africa Scout Day celebrations. The occasion
was graced Hon. Prof. Joyce Ndalichako, Minister for Education Science
& Technology and President of Tanzania Scouts Association as Chief
Guest. Also present were government officials of the United Republic of
Tanzania, diplomats and friends of Scouting.
The audience at the celebrations was drawn from the following
countries: Angola, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Ethiopia, Ghana, Italy, Kenya,
Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Poland, Senegal, South Africa, Korea,
Spain, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
The speakers who addressed the gathering gave some historical background of the day and its significance to Scouting. They went on to demonstrate the huge impact that Scouting and continues to make in Africa and around the world.
The Regional Director, Frederic Tutu Kama-Kama made a special recognition of Mr. Frederic Peter Nguma, the International Commissioner for Tanzania Scouts Association for the key role he has played in stabilizing the Scouting in Tanzania over the last 7 years. He also presented a token of appreciation to the Chairman of the World Scout Committee, Joao Armando in recognition of his service to World Scouting.
Dr. Wayne Adrian Davies, Chairperson of the Africa Scout Committee underscored the importance of this day observing it as a great recognition by African Governments. “We thank the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania for the tremendous support to the hosting of this event and to Scouting in the country in general. We further call on all governments to continue supporting Scouting because of the values and skills training it imparts in our young people,” he said.
The Chairperson of the World Scout Committee, Joao Armando in his remarks highlighted the vision of World Scouting and the global social impact of the movement. He further called upon the Scouts to recruit their friends, family members, and colleagues to join the movement saying, “we have a vision to reach 100 million members by 2023 and use to our numbers to impact our communities positively. This can only be made possible by - the Scouts - who already know the values of our movement.”
Hon. Gabriel Fabian, the Deputy Regional Commissioner for Arusha, who had earlier graced the opening ceremony of the Africa Scout Day International Youth Camp commended the movement for standing in the gap to mend the moral fabric of society that is slowly being eroded away with the increasing engagement in drug and substance abuse by young people.
On here part, the Chief Guest, was pleased to note the training and character building programmes that the Scout movement offers to young people. She said that the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has made it compulsory for Scouting to run in all primary, secondary, tertiary schools and universities in the country. “if you we do not give young people an opportunity to participate in educational programmes that help to make them better people - like Scouting, then what do we expect them to do?” she asked to a rousing round of applause by the audience.
The Chief Scout of Tanzania, Hon. Mwantumu Bakari Mahiza moved a hearty vote of thanks appreciating all those who played a part in making the event successful. She concluded by inviting everyone to the centenary celebration of Scouting in Tanzania which will be held June in Dodoma. The next Africa Scout Day celebrations will be hosted by Scout Association of Zimbabwe in March 2018.
The speakers who addressed the gathering gave some historical background of the day and its significance to Scouting. They went on to demonstrate the huge impact that Scouting and continues to make in Africa and around the world.
The Regional Director, Frederic Tutu Kama-Kama made a special recognition of Mr. Frederic Peter Nguma, the International Commissioner for Tanzania Scouts Association for the key role he has played in stabilizing the Scouting in Tanzania over the last 7 years. He also presented a token of appreciation to the Chairman of the World Scout Committee, Joao Armando in recognition of his service to World Scouting.
Dr. Wayne Adrian Davies, Chairperson of the Africa Scout Committee underscored the importance of this day observing it as a great recognition by African Governments. “We thank the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania for the tremendous support to the hosting of this event and to Scouting in the country in general. We further call on all governments to continue supporting Scouting because of the values and skills training it imparts in our young people,” he said.
The Chairperson of the World Scout Committee, Joao Armando in his remarks highlighted the vision of World Scouting and the global social impact of the movement. He further called upon the Scouts to recruit their friends, family members, and colleagues to join the movement saying, “we have a vision to reach 100 million members by 2023 and use to our numbers to impact our communities positively. This can only be made possible by - the Scouts - who already know the values of our movement.”
Hon. Gabriel Fabian, the Deputy Regional Commissioner for Arusha, who had earlier graced the opening ceremony of the Africa Scout Day International Youth Camp commended the movement for standing in the gap to mend the moral fabric of society that is slowly being eroded away with the increasing engagement in drug and substance abuse by young people.
On here part, the Chief Guest, was pleased to note the training and character building programmes that the Scout movement offers to young people. She said that the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has made it compulsory for Scouting to run in all primary, secondary, tertiary schools and universities in the country. “if you we do not give young people an opportunity to participate in educational programmes that help to make them better people - like Scouting, then what do we expect them to do?” she asked to a rousing round of applause by the audience.
The Chief Scout of Tanzania, Hon. Mwantumu Bakari Mahiza moved a hearty vote of thanks appreciating all those who played a part in making the event successful. She concluded by inviting everyone to the centenary celebration of Scouting in Tanzania which will be held June in Dodoma. The next Africa Scout Day celebrations will be hosted by Scout Association of Zimbabwe in March 2018.
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