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Social And Voluntary Organisations And Initiatives – 3

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In 1906 and 1907, Robert Baden-Powell, a lieutenant general in the British Army, wrote a book for boys about reconnaissance and scouting followed by conducting a camp. This led to what is known as ‘Scouting’ or the ‘Scout Movement’.

During the first half of the twentieth century, the ‘Scouting’ or ‘Scout Movement’ grew to encompass three major age groups for boys (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Rover Scout). In 1910, a new organization, Girl Guides, was created for girls (Brownie Guide, Girl Guide and Girl Scout, Ranger Guide). It is one of several worldwide youth organizations. The graphic below gives an idea of traditional age groups as they were between 1920 and 1940 in most organisations:

Following its foundation in the UK, Scouting spread around the globe. The first association outside the British Empire was founded in Chile in May 21, 1909. In most countries of the world, there is now at least one Scouting (or Guiding) organisation. Each is independent, but international cooperation continues to be seen as part of the Scout Movement. The first body was the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), for boys-only and co-educational organisations. In 1928, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) started as the equivalent to WOSM for the then female-only national Scouting/Guiding organisations. It is also responsible for its four international centres: Our Cabaña in Mexico, Our Chalet in Switzerland, Pax Lodge in the United Kingdom, and Sangam in India. Today, they accept co-educational organisations as well and a World Scout Jamboree is organized every four years. Roll over these photos to run through the scouts movement over the ages…

Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movementThe 3 finger salute is used by members of Scout and Guide organizations when greeting other Scouts and in respect of a national flagGirl Guides in front of a Catholic church in PolandAustralian Scouts attend Scouts' Own, an informal, spiritual Scouting ceremonyScouts from an elementary school

As of 2010, there were over 32 million registered Scouts and as of 2006 10 million registered Guides around the world, from 216 countries and territories. Can you find out more about scouts organisations in your school, city or country?

Sources: Wikimedia Commons | Albatross2147 at English Wikipedia