Pak-Scouts May, 2017

Pak-Scouts May, 2017 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER www.pakscouts.org https://www.facebook.com/pakscouts Investiture Ceremony Chief Scout Islamabad International Commissioner is receiving Gerakan Pramuka, Satyaira, Madya Friendship Award 9th Asia Pacific Regional Scout Leaders Summit at Bali - Indonesia Embassador of the Republic of Poland visited NHQ, PBSA, Islamabad Spring Camp-2017 Indonesian Scouts in Pakistan U-Report Meeting with Global U-Report Lead Joint Session of APR Adult Support and Youth Prog Sub Committees at Bali Indonesia SAANSO CHIEF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

INVESTITURE CEREMONY OF CHIEF SCOUT ISLAMABAD (MR. ZULIFQAR HAIDER, CHIEF COMMISSIONER ICT) Chief Commissioner ICT Mr. Zulfiqar Haider took oath as Chief Scout Islamabad in a ceremony held at Islamabad on 13th April, 2017. Ms Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani, Chief Commissioner PBSA administered the oath. The certificate duly signed by the President and Chief Scout Pakistan was also presented to the Chief Commissioner ICT. Ms. Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani congratulated Chief Commissioner ICT on his appointment and hoped that scouting in Islamabad will grow and flourish under his patronage. Dr. Tariq Masud, Provincial Commissioner, IBSA, Ms. Aalia Durrani, Principal, IMCG F-6/2, Islamabad, APC Islamabad BSA, Senior Scout Leaders and Prof. Abdul Hayee Sheikh, Provincial Secretary, IBSA were also present at this auspicious event. Message of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was read out by a scout. Chief Commissioner presented Scout Neckerchief to the friend of scouts during the event. 1

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9th Asia Pacific Regional Scout Leaders Summit at Bali - Indonesia 9th Asia Pacific Regional Scout Leaders Summit held from 22-25 April, 2017 at Bali - Indonesia. Each National Scout Organization was represented by the Chief Commissioner, International Commissioner & Secretary of the Association. Pakistan contingent was consisting of the following: - Hafiz Tariq Mahmood, Senior Deputy Chief Commissioner, PBSA - Mr. Abdul Mannan, International Commissioner, PBSA 3

- Mr. Zahid Mahboob, Secretary, PBSA The Summit was attended by the following as well: - Mr. Joao Armando Goncalves, Chairman World Scout Committee - Mr. Ahmad Alhndawi, Secretary General World Scout Bureau - Mr. Paul Parkinson, Regional Chairman APR / WSB - Ms. Jemima Nartemle Nartey, Vice Chairman World Scout Bureau - Ms. Mari Nakano, Vice Chairman World Scout Bureau - Members World Scout Committee - Members APR Scout Committee Traditional Shawls & caps were presented to each NSO & the organizers. Mr. Bratha was the Chairman of 9th APR Scout Leaders Summit. 9th APR Summit Recommendation Committee was consisting of following: 4 Chairman: Mr. Tan Cheng Kiong - Singapore Members: - Mr. Chris Bates - Austraila - Mr. Zahid Mahboob - Pakistan - Cedrick G. Train - Philippines Adviser: Kirsty Brown - Austraila The 9th APR Scout Leaders Summit recommends that: Vision 2020 All NSOs strengthen their support for the APR Vision 2020 By 2020, Scouting in the Asia Pacific Region is recognized as the preferred and leading educational youth movement offering relevant programme in all segments of society. Governance - NSOs set up a committee to oversee the governance of their organization - NSOs diversify the membership of their Board (to include youth and gender representation) - APRSC update the Terms of Reference regarding the criteria for Sub-Committee appointment and attendance at Workshops GSAT - NSOs participate in the GSAT within the next 2 years and take steps to implement the recommendations for improvement - NSOs undergo the GSAT periodically in order to continually improve their organization. Youth Programme - APRSC continue utilizing surveys and other mechanisms to study / monitor youth trends to ensure that Scouting remains relevant to young people.

APR Regional Scout Foundation Membership - APRSC develop model programmes to enable NSOs to be involved in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Messengers of Peace - NSOs encourage their MP Network: a. To build their capacities to provide new and exciting MOP projects and community services. b. To enable every Scout to record his / her projects and community service hours on www.scout.org as soon as it is completed. - NSOs ensure that their MOP Coordinator submit their final reports of funded projects on time. WOSM and Regional Policies and Priorities Hafiz Tariq Mahmood, Senior Deputy Chief Commissioner, PBSA was presented APR Regional Scout Foundation Membership by Mr. Chao Shou Po, President APR Scout Foundation Management Committee on 24th April, 2017. The individual membership certificate was presented by the President APR Foundation Management Committee & Chairman APR Scout Committee during the Summit. U-REPORT MEETING WITH GLOBAL U-REPORT LEAD Mr. James S. Powel, U-Report Global Coordinator UNICEF Global Innovation Centre alongwith Ms. Hira Hafeez ur Rehman, U-Report Manager UNICEF visited National Headquarters, PBSA, Islamabad. Hafiz Tariq Mahmood, Senior Deputy Chief Commissioner, PBSA and Mr. Zahid Mahboob, Secretary, PBSA welcomed the 5 guests and discussed the involvement of Youth that Pakistan Boy Scouts Association has already initiated U- Report Pak Avaz in its Youth Program and Adult Training before its prepare launching an MOU is being drafted to involve maximum Youth in this activity.

Meeting of Committee to Explore ways and Means and to Suggest Purchase of Properties out of PBSA reserve funds Meeting of Committee to Explore ways and Means and to Suggest Purchase of Properties out of PBSA reserve funds was held on 15th April, 2017. Mr. Sarfraz Qamar Daha, Provincial Commissioner, Pak. Railways BSA chaired the meeting which was attended by Mr. Abdul Mannan, International Commissioner, Republic of Poland in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan visited National Headquarters, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association, Islamabad on 3rd April, 2017 to discuss the matters of mutual interest of Scouting and forthcoming World Scout events. SAANSO Chief Commissioners Meeting PBSA, Syed Akhtar Meer, Honorary Treasurer, PBSA and Mr. Zahid Mahboob, Secretary, PBSA. Prof. Abdul Hayee Sheikh, Provincial Secretary IBSA and Mr. Muhammad Tariq Qureshi, Provincial Secretary, Punjab BSA attended the meeting on special invitation. Proposals and recommendations were prepared to be submitted to the Chief Commissioner, PBSA. Visit of Ambassador of the Republic of Poland at NHQ PBSA H.E. Mr. Piotr A. Opalinski, Ambassador of the Chief Commissioners of South Asian Association of National Scout Organization (SAANSO) met at Bali Indonesia on 25th April, 2017 to explore the ways and means to support youth activities in the South Asian Countries. SAANSO is a recognized body of SAARC. 9th National Rover Moot 9th National Rover Moot is being planned to be held in September, 2017 at National Headquarters, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association, Islamabad. The decision has been taken by the Chief Commissioner, PBSA on the proposal of Provincial Associations. Hajj services in Local haji Camps initiated in April, 2017 Pakistan Boy Scouts Association invitied 454 Scout Leaders from all over Pakistan to render services in the local Haji Camps and in the office of Ministry of Religious Affairs. Initially 08 Scout Leaders from AJK joined Ministry office for Hajj services. 6

May, 2017 Pak-Scouts MONTHLY NEWSLETTER BRONZE PRIZE FOR PAKISTAN IN 14th ASIA PACIFIC REGION SCOUT PHOTO CONTEST-2016 The pictures were sent from all the Branch Associations of Pakistan Boy Scouts Association to APR / World Scout Bureau for taking part in the competition of 14th Asia Pacific Region Scout Photo Contest. The picture which won the Bronze Prize is given below: APR /WSB included this picture in its Annual Calender-2017 7

SPRING CAMP-2017 INDONESIAN SCOUTS IN PAKISTAN Indonesian Students Association in Pakistan organized a scout camp at National Headquarters, PBSA from 14 to 16 April 2017. 83 Scouts and Leaders participated in this camp. They remained involved in tent pitching, games, competitions, campfire and different Scout/ learning activities. th A Grand Campfire was held on 15 April 2017. Secretary PBSA Mr. Zahid Mahboob was the Chief Guest. International Commissioner PBSA Mr. Abdul Manan and Minister Counselor of Indonesian Embassy Mr. Musurifun Lajawa were also present on the occasion. Different cultural and amusement items were presented and souvenirs were exchanged. In his address, Mr. Zahid Mahboob shared his experience regarding visits of Indonesia and he mentioned the bonds of scout brotherhood between Indonesia and Pakistan. President of Indonesian Student Association in Pakistan Mr. Muhammad Taufik thanked the guests and the PBSA for the provision of facilities and holding the camp at NHQ. PBSA facilitated the campers with all equipment which they needed/ required. Pirna Nur Rehman from Indonesia and Asif Mahmood from NHQ, PBSA were the coordinators of this camp. 8

Gerakan Pramuka, Satyawira, Madya, Friendship Award for the Excellent Service for Mr. Abdul Mannan, International Commissioner, PBSA ADDING ANOTHER PLANT IN BALI FROM PAKISTAN The Indonesian Scout Movement in recognition of excellent services for promoting scouting and better understanding about Gerakan Pramuka, presented Satyawira, Madya, Friendship Award to Mr. Abdul Mannan, International Commissioner, PBSA. FRIENDS OF SCOUTING Resolution Committee Meeting of 9th APR Scout Leaders SUMMIT on 24th April 2017 at Bali 9

Orientation Training on Disaster Risk Reduction Awareness Raising Resource Kit on April 24, 2017, Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi Unicef has recently finalized DRR Booklet with the overarching purpose to increase awareness on disaster risk reduction and to build a culture of safty resilience amongst communities. The DDR Booklets have child focused stories on Floods, Earthquakes, Displacement and General Risks like drowning, fire, snake / insect bite, road accidents and electrocution which aimed at significantly reducing hazards facing children and communities a like. Cross-Sectoral messages pertaining to Water, Sanitation, Health, Nutrition, Education and Child protections are being reflected in the DRR IEC resourceful-learing material. These stories have been prepared in Urdu, Sindhi and English languages. UNICEF hold one day training to orient UNICEF partners including government and implementing partners on the DDR resource kits for effective application among the children and youth in the communities as a collective effort by developments partners across programmes at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi. In this respect Mr. Sarwar Hussain of Sindh Boy Scouts Association attended the Training. Joint Session of APR Adult Support and Youth Programme Sub Committees on 20 April 2017 at Bali Indonesia A joint session of the following two APR Sub-Committees was held after their separate meetings: - APR Adult Support Sub-Committee - APR Youth Programme Sub-Committee The APR Adult Support Sub-Committee and APR Youth Programme Sub-Committee had their simultaneous meetings on 20th April, 2017 and reviewed the implementation of the strategic priorities under the APR Plan 2015-2018 and appraised the performance of the sub-committee members. Before the day concludes, the two committees had their joint meeting attended by Regional Scout Committee Chairman Paul Parkinson. Mr. Zahid Mahboob being a Member APR Adult Support Sub-Committee & Mr. Rizwan Jaffer being a Vice Chairman APR Youth Programme Sub-Committee attended the individual meetings and a joint session to make more productive and result oriented. 10

RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES OF BOY SCOUTS IN JS PAK DAY PARADE-2017 11

TH SCOUTS YOUTH CAMP, QUETTA - APRIL 26, 2017 Background: Pakistan has one of the youngest populations in the world, with almost 64% of its people below the age of 29. Access to mobile phones by the young people whether at individual, household or community level - is becoming increasingly common in Pakistan, even in low-income areas. As a result, a simple, lowcost mobile phone has the potential to provide a means for increased access to information and broader participation and engagement on issues that matter to them. U-Report PakAvaz is an innovative mobilebased social monitoring tool for community participation to address issues that the young population cares about. It is designed to give young people a chance to voice their opinions on issues in their communities, encourage citizen-led development, and create a positive change. UNICEF is a strategic partner with a local NGO and telecom providers to create U-report PakAvaz. The platform relies on volunteer community members, mostly young people, serving as U-Ambassadors. The primary target group of children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years joins the programme by sending a free SMS join to a short-code 8623 or U-Report twitter handle @PakAvaz. Through U-report PakAvaz, weekly SMS messages and polls will be sent out to and from the community of U-reporters, who respond to the polls and exchange views on a wide range of subjects. The responses will be analysed in real time via RapidPro technology and the data will be mapped to each district/union council and compiled on a national level. The results are then shared on a public website www.ureport.pk and are explored further with additional questions and responses continuing the dialogue. Objective: The purpose of this activity is to conduct an informational camp on U- Report within the Scouts' community in Quetta, Balochistan. Due to their penetration in the communities, it is very important for Scouts to fully comprehend the benefits of U-Report and how their contribution in the cause can help scale it up. In the light of these objectives a youth camp was organized on U-Report demonstration, sign ups, poll development activity, games and a theatre performance aimed at helping people understand the U-Report 12

process and what it is doing in other countries. Also a brief scouts documentary was shown to all the dignitaries: Mr. Jean Francious Caustion EU Ambassador2. Ms. Angela Kearney representative. Mr. Bernard Franco is Head of Cooperation- EU4. Ms. Anne Kofoed Head of Governance and HRD-EU5. Mr. Muhammad Siddique Bhatti Education Advisor-EU6. Ms. Ellen Van Kalmthout Chief Education-UNICEF7.Mr. Daniel Timme Chief Communication- UNICEF8.Mr. David Igleau Chief Quetta (Balochistan) Office After the documentary and initial sign up, guests visit different scout stalls (Solar, Scouting and Scouts Skills Centre) and appreciate the efforts of Pakistan Boy Scouts for fully supporting their provincial bodies in the promotion of Scouting and different interventions. Finally, scouts parade and tent pitching (team building) exercise was shown to the guests. Scouts souvenirs were also distributed to the dignitaries. 567 scouts and their leaders took part in this one day event, which was appreciated by all the EU and UNICEF country team. Also full future support was extended for other scouting activities as well. CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY SKILLS, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE In January 2016 Balochistan Boy Scouts Association took an initiative and start a vocational and training centre for the youth under the name Skills Learning, Learning and Development Centre. This training centre offered variety of technical courses such as Computer DIT, Beautician & Make up, Sewing & Tailoring and English language courses with an aim to help and technically train the youth of different backgrounds, and fully support them through this centre. Also these sort of skilled trades were introduced for youth in order to promote and provide demand driven technical education & vocational training to make them self-sufficient with the skills and abilities needed to be selfemployed by not depending on others. This kind of technical education not only benefit youth to be technically proficient but also helps to increase their knowledge towards particular trade to further play their important role by fulfilling the domestic needs of the local market. 13

To make its learning qualified this centre was also registered with technical and Training Board, TTB which is a body of labor and t r a i n i n g d e p a r t m e n t (Government of Balochistan). To fully attain the qualification students first have pass the Boy Scouts Exam and then they have again appear before the TTB exam board in order to have fully recognized degree. So far 263 students are studying out of which 131 recently passed their TTB exams and are self-fulfilled to start their own work. th On 29 April 2017 its annual certificate Distribution was organized at Provincial HQ (Quetta) having presence of our worthy Chief Commissioner Pakistan Boy Scouts Association MsRahila Hameed Durrani as Chief Guest. It was great moment of encouragement and motivation especially for the girls to collect the certificates and shield from the Chief Commissioner. Later she extend her full support for this centre and any other such initiative that will be taken either at provincial or national level. Gone Home Following passed away in the month April, 2017: - Mother of Chief Scout of Pak. Railways - Mr. Shahzaib the beloved son of Mr. Muhammad Shuaib Former International Commissioner, PBSA and Senior Assistant Provincial Commissioner, PIA BSA We pray that the departed souls may rest in Heaven and Almighty Allah give courage to their families to bear this irreparable loss (Aameen). 14

UP-COMMING NATIONAL EVENTS (Tentative Schedule) Course for Leader Trainers - 12-19 May, 2017 2nd MoP Team Pak. Gathering - 20-24 May, 2017 Boy Scout Hike - June, 2017 24th National Hike for Rover Scouts - June / July, 2017 National Rover Moot - September, 2017 UP-COMMING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS 2nd World Scout Education Congress- Switzerland - 11-15 May, 2017 2017 International Camp Staff Programme - USA - June, 2017 Boy Scouts of America's National Scout Jamboree - 19 28 July, 2017 Danish Scout Jamboree- Denmark - 22-30 July, 2017 15th World Scout Moot- Iceland, - 25th July - 2nd August, 2017 Palindanuwara Friendship International Scout Jamboree- Sri Lanka - 2-10 August, 2017 Swedish National Jamboree - Sweden - 05-12 August, 2017 13th IUMS International Conference - Azerbaijan - 13th August, 2017 11th Gerakan Pramuka National Rover Moot - Indonesia - 13-21 August, 2017 th th th 13 world Scout Youth forum AZERBAIJAN - 7 to 10 August, 2017 st th th 41 World Scout Conference AZERBAIJAN - 14 to 18 August, 2017 th nd 24 World Scout Jamboree NORTH AMERICA - 22 July - 2 August, 2019 APR Workshop on Adult Support to Youth Programme - Hong Kong - 21-24 September, 2017 15