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“From Corfu with Love”: Ionian Scouts travel to Athens and spread a strong message of solidarity!

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Scouts and Guides contributing to refugee support activities in their local communities in Europe (43): a story from Corfu and Athens (GR)

Earlier this month, the Scouts of Corfu (Ionian Islands, Greece) organized a volunteer mission to Athens where they spent a weekend working with and for refugees and in particular the children of refugees.

The mission was part of the continued work undertaken by the Scouts of Greece to support refugees and migrants and was implemented with the assistance of the Ionian Islands Scout Region. Local businesses supported the mission with goods and services. In Athens, the Ionian Scouts were joined by Scouts from Igoumenitsa, Arta, Agrinio, Patras, and Athens.

22ESC Conference Document 2 – Draft Conference Agenda (status: March 2016)

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In view of the 22nd European Scout Conference , schedue to take place in Melsovik (NO) from 17 to 21 June 2016, we are pleased to share with you Conference Document 2 of  in English and French, which presents you the Draft Conference Agenda (status: March 2016). An updated version will be shared just before the beginning of the Conference:

22ESC Conference Document 1b – Proposals for Constitutional Changes

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Following the passing of the deadline for submission of proposals for changes to the Constitution of the European Scout Region, we are pleased to share with you Conference Document 1b of the 22nd European Scout Conference in English and French, which presents you five proposals for changes:

Meeting postponed – 10th Radio Scouting and Internet Seminar

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[MEETING POSTPONED]

It is with regret that we have to inform you that the 10th Radio Scouting and Internet Seminar, which had been scheduled to take place in Tallinn (EE) in May 2016, has been postponed.

We will share the new dates as soon as they will have been identified.

Call for WAGGGS workshop facilitators for Roverway 2016

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WAGGGS is  looking for leaders with experience in the Rovers and Ranger age group at local, regional, national or international level.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a large-scale European event, Roverway 2016,  for Rovers and Rangers organised by the WAGGGS Europe Region in partnership with the European Scout Region, and hosted in 2016 by the French Member Organization.

Please share the call to ensure all interested and qualified candidates have the opportunity to apply for this exciting role!

You can download the information sheet in English andFrench which includes description of the role and profile of the required facilitators Roverway 2016.

To apply we kindly ask:

  • The candidate to complete the online application form by 14 February 2016
  • The candidate’s International Commissioner to confirm her/his approval of the application by sending a quick email to Manuela.capraro@wagggs.org  by 14 February 2016. WAGGGS will not be able to consider any application unless we have received the IC’s approval.
  • The candidates and their International Commissioner will be informed of the results of the selection by the 29th of February.

If you have any question please don’t hesitate to contact Manuela Capraro Manuela.capraro@wagggs.org