Pak-Scouts Oct, 2015 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

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1 Oct, 2015 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Continued Since January, HIGHLIGHTS APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting at NHQ, PBSA, Islamabad from Sep, 2015 Launching of Solar Badge in Pakistan ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION IN SCOUTING, NHQ, PAKISTAN BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION, ISLAMABAD FROM SEPTEMBER, 2015 A Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting was held from September, 2015 at National Headquarters, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association, Islamabad on 14 September 2015 which was inaugurated by MPA Balochistan Assembly Ms. Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani, Patron in Chief Balochistan Boy Scouts Association and Member National Council Pakistan Boy Scouts Association. The Workshop was attended by the Scout Leaders of Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Denmark, Thailand, China, Philippine and Indonesia. In her opening address Ms. Rahila Durrani stressed upon the Scout Leaders that with th the change of time they should present practicable scout programs. She congratulated Pakistan Boy Scouts Association for organizing this successful

2 1st Model Camp-2015 at National Campsite, NHQ, PBSA, Islamabad from Sep, 2015 Celebrations of 6th September Defence Day of Pakistan event. This workshop was also attended by scout leaders from Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Pakistan Railway, PIA, FATA, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Dy. Workshop Director Mr. Faisal Jamil Shah in his welcome address stressed upon the necessity of awareness and implementation of Environmental Education by each and every Organization. Mr. J. Rizal C. Pangilinan, Regional Director Asia Pacific Region World Scout Bureau also addressed in the inaugural ceremony. He suggested to organize such type of scout activities which suits and are according to the requirement of scouts. Peace Baten was handed over to Workshop Director by Mr. J.R. Pangilinan brought from Australia, where last Workshop was held. Ms. Pia Melin & Mr. Alexander from Denmark presented the requirements of SCENE and introduced activities of Better World to the participants and the Scout Youth. Mr. De Leon Bernado from Philippines and Mr. Uzair Kamal from WSB/APR also shared experiences the Pilot Project in Philippines. The participants planted saplings during the Workshop in the Campsite. Earlier Mr. Jose Rizal Pangilinan planted three saplings at Scout Global village. The closing Ceremony was held on 18 September, Senator Nehal Hashmi was the Chief Guest Mr. Muhammad Shuaib, Workshop Director presented him the Solar Scarf & Souvenir of the Workshop while the International participants also presented token of love to the honourable Guest. Mr. Shuaib also presented the Workshop Report. Mr. Rabia (Pakistan) and Mr. Sinfronio Don

3 Hontanosas (Philippines) also presented 11 September ( Qauid-e- their remarks on behalf of the participants. Azam Death Anniversary) In his speech, Senator Nehal Hashmi appreciated the steps taken by PBSA and Brig (R) Abdul Hafeez SI (M) welcomed Ms. Pia Melin & Alexander. He also introduced the Scout Cadets and their routine. Both Eid ul Azha Celebrations assured his full support, being a senator and a Veteran Scouter. He also welcomed the International participants and Executives of the World Scout Bureau in different languages for their arrival in Pakistan. Participants of the Workshop enjoyed educational visit to see National Monument, Lok Virsa Museum and Faisal Mosque, Islamabad. International Participants also enjoyed home hospitality. Two groups were formed to visit Kaghan Valley and see the natural beauty of Naran (Lake Saif ul Malook)while second to witness the cultural and historical city of Lahore. the guests appreciated the discipline of Scout Cadets and assured their cooperation in developing SCENE Centre at National Training Centre Jungle Mangal/ Pakistan Scouts Cadet College Batrasi. Mr. Mohammad Khalid, Provincial Commissioner, Pak. Railways, Mr. Abdul Mannan, Assistant Provincial Commissioner, Pak. Railways, Mr. Mustansar Ahmad Khan, Provincial Secretary, Pak. Railways BSA organized city tour and Wagha Border at Lahore. For Mr. De Leon Bernado & Ms. Lai De Yu were much impressed by the hospitality of Pakistanis during their visit to Lahore. Mr. Tariq Qureshi, Provincial Secretary Punjab BSA, Mr. Adil Farooq, Circuit Organizer Punjab BSA, Senior Scout Leader Mr. Abdul

4 Scout Activities in Swat Scout Week International Peace Day Celebrations Hajj Services at Saudi Arabia Ghaffar hosted Mr. Lehri & his contingent from Bharat Scouts & Guides in Islamabad & Lahore. This five days workshop was organized at Global Village where Solar Badge was also launched on 16 September 2015 and Boy Scouts presented solar activities. The Recommendation Committee of APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting held at Islamabad, Pakistan from 14 to 18 September 2015, has the pleasure in recommending the following points for the kind perusal and necessary action by all the NSOs of APR Region for their effective implementation. The Recommendation Committee while discussion reachedat a consensus that: The Earth our only home is under pressure Without a sustainable environmental base, we will have little hope of attaining our objectives for reducing poverty and hunger and improving health and human well-being. The Recommendation Committee pleased to propose Thailand or India as the Host Country for the next APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting. RECOMMENDATIONS: In view of the foregoing it is recommended: 1. The NSOs market and promote efforts for environmental education in scouting from top to grass root level. 2. M e m b e r c o u n t r i e s a r e recommended to collaborate with committees and strengthen systems for participatory planning at Sub Associations / District / Groups / Unit level by reinforcing community action in sustainable development processes and feedback. 3. To i n s t i t u t i o n a l i z e l o c a l environmental management in the context of sustainable development. 4. Every NSO must have an updated knowledge and clear identification of the environmental authorities - their role, functions, and powers - at each level of management and government. 5. T o d e v e l o p n a t i o n a l environmental training programs at various levels and spheres oflocal,public, entrepreneurial, or community action. 6. To create or strengthen national and regional information networks that will support the processes of improving local environmental education. 7. Adult leader training on the delivery of WSEP should be introduced by NSOs using existing environmental education teams / resources. 8. To encourage the NSOs to ensure that the principles of WSEP are incorporated into all of their scouting sections. 9. To encourage the NSOs to develop partnerships with NGOs and governmental bodies to deliver WSEP more effectively. 10. NSOs are encouraged to develop SCENES Centre with the support from their National Headquarters. 11. A Review Committee should be established to review implementation of WSEP at national level.

5 12. Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) have developed and implemented syllabus for solar badge during 5th APR Workshop on Environmental Education in Scouting, which may be considered as template by other NSOs for the development of syllabus for the similar badges. 13. To carry out useful activities in potential countries also; such as WSEP and Solar activities. This will strongly help them for growing their membership and get recognized by their communities and government. 14. We thanks to all NSOs who have sent their participants to attend this Workshop. Pak-Scouts UP COMING NATIONAL EVENTS National Rover Moot MOP - Team Pakistan Gathering National Solar Training Workshop Appreciation The participants of this workshop sincerely thanks Pakistan Boy Scouts Association particularly Mr. Muhammad Shuaib, International Commissioner / Workshop Director and Mr. Zahid Mahboob, Acting Secretary/Director T&P PBSA and Mr. Asif Mahmood, Secretary National T&P Sub-Committee for holding this valuable workshop and inviting all NSOs of APR and Branch Associations of PBSA to participate and contribute for the future planning of Environment Education in Scouting. The workshop participants express their warm compliments for the Regional Director Asia Pacific Region, Mr. J. R. Rizal C. Pangilinan, Workshop Coordinators, Resource Speakers and Facilitators, especially Mr. Uzair Kamal, Mr. Bernando De Leon, Mr. Alexander Krabbe and Ms. Pia Melin Mortensen for their professional and technical support to this workshop. We thanks to WOSM, Solafrica, Greenpeace for their services rendered and trust on PBSA for the development andlaunchof Solar Badge. The workshop participants also express their gratitude to all officials and Secretariat Staff who have contributed a lot to make this Workshop asuccess. Recommendation Committee 1. Dr. Muhammad Ishaq Asif Remani (Chilton Group) Chairman 2. Prof. M. Yousuf Rehmani (Flora Group) - Secretary 3. Ms Lai De-Yu (Water Group) 4.Mr.Piromsak Kidputtanasombut(Seagull Group) 5. Muhammad Jawad Omari (Wind Group) 6. Sinfronio Don Hontanosas (Tree Group) 7. Usman Pasha (NHQ)-Facilitator. STAFF OF APR WORKSHOP: Mr. J. Rizal Pangilinan Workshop Advisor / Regional Director World Scout Bureau/APR Mr. Muhammad Shuaib Workshop Director / International Commissioner, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association Mr. Uzair Kamal Workshop Coordinator (Program)/ Development Support Manager World Scout Bureau/APR Mr. ZahidMhaboob Workshop Coordinator (Administration) / Director Trg. &Prog., PBSA Pakistan Boy Scouts Association

6 UP COMING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS Asia Pacific Regional Course for Leader Trainers - 20 Oct - 01 Nov, Korea 8th Asia Pacific Regional Scout Youth Forum Korea 29th Oct, 1st- Nov, 2015 Mr. De Leon Bernado Workshop Facilitator / Deputy National Programme Commissioner for Community Base Scouting, Boy Scout of the Philippine. Ms. Pia Melin Workshop Facilitator Denmark Mr. Alexndar Krabbe Workshop Facilitator Denmark Mr. Faisal Jamil shah Dy.Workshop Director Provincial Secretary, FATA BSA Mr. Usman Pasha Incharge Workshop Reception & Accommodation/Dy. Director Prog, PBSA Mr. Abdul Mannan Incharge Workshop Food & Social Events / APC Pak. Railways BSA Mr. AsifMahmood Incharge Solar Badge Activities / Secretary National Trg.& Prog, Sub-Committee, PBSA Mr. Muhammad Wali Deputy Camp Chief 1st Model Camp Mr. RizwanJaffar Incharge Media & Promotion / National Commissioner Youth Affairs, PBSA Mr. Zia ul Islam Director (EIA / Mont) Resource Person Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency, Ministry of Climate Change Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Ramey Resource Person Sustainable Development Policy Institute Mr. Tahawar Hussain Resource Person USAID Energy Policy Program Mr. MunirAhmed Resource Person USAID EPP Dr.AllahWadhayo Baloch Resource Person Presiton University, Islamabad Pakistan Mr. Hamza K. Butt Resource Person - WWF Mr. Hassan Ali Solar Volunteer Rover Scout Mr. Muhammad Rizwan Bhatti Solar Volunteer Rover Scout Mr. Ahmed Ehsan Solar Volunteer\Rover Scout Syed Muhammad Taha Meer Solar Volunteer Rover Scout LAUNCHING OF PAKISTAN SOLAR BADGE IN th 16 September, 2015, Islamabad- Pakistan: on the occasion of APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting and International Day on

7 25th Asia Pacific Regional Scout Conference - Korea November 2015 Conservation of Ozone Layer, the Solar Bage was launched labeled #scoutsgosolar. Aimed at raising awareness on climate change and sustainability solutions among Scouts, the project demonstrates age-appropriate learning-by-doing activities on renewable energy technology, particularly solar energy. 55 Participants and Resource Persons from eight different countries (Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, China, Afghanistan, India, Denmark and Pakistan) are attending APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting at Scouts Global Village, National Headquarters, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association, Islamabad held from September, Boy Scouts from different parts of Pakistan participated in the Model Camp during the Workshop to experience the Solar Badge activities alongwith other activities for orientation on Environment & other areas. Regional Director, World Scout Bureau Mr. J.R. Pangilinan especially arrived from Manila for launching of Solar Badge focusing on Environment Education in Pakistan. Pakistan Boy Scouts Association is in contact with Ministry of Climate Change, WWF, CDA, UNDP and USAID in developing partnership for sustainable development through Environment Education in Scouting under World Scout Environment Programme and make Scout Centre as SCENE (SCOUT CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR NATURE & ENVIRONMENT). The Solar project was started in April 2014 with the official pilot in Manila with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Subsequently, many trainings and workshops were also introduced to scout groups in Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, Peru and Senegal. A second official pilot was established in Islamabad with the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association in December of the same year. The global launch marks the

8 formal introduction of the Scouts Go Solar project into the World Scout Environment Programme(WSEP). Prior to this official launch, annual workshops have been organized at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland where Solar Ambassadors from all continents gained practical experience on basic solar energy principles and concepts including the self assembling of a solar torch for scouts and a do-ityourself solar suitcase for camps, but also for emergency electric supply. A specific objective of the Scouts Go Solar project is also the launch of the Solar Challenge Badge Handbook for Youth Leaders that can be adopted by National Scout Organizations (NSOs). The handbook is intended to allow Scouts from all over the World and other Youth Leaders to organize and run their own solar energy related activities with children and young people. Pak-Scouts Mongolia to provide safe evnironment at 31st Asia Pacific Scout Jamboree Scouts Go Solar will also be the message towards the United Nations Climate Conference in December, The Scouts will be first walking the talk at the 11 Conference of the Youth with a solar st workshop and then at the 21 Conference of Parties to present the Scouts voice on sustainable solutions. This will be followed with solar activities at the French Scout Centre Jambville, near Paris that will become a Scout Center of Excellence for Nature and Environment. The Scouts Go Solar is a joint project between the World Organization of the Scout Movement, Green Peace & Solafrica, working in close collaboration th with the Kandersteg International Scout Centre, Switzerland including the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and Pakistan Boy Scouts Association as official pilot countries of the Project. Mr. Asif Mahmood & Zahid Mahboob were provided Training by the Grean Peace at Manila and Kandersteg to run solar activities in Pakistan. Mr. Asif as Lead Trainer has served World Scout Jamboree Japan in August, FIRST MODEL CAMP-2015 Pakistan Boy Scouts Association organized First Model Camp 2015 at National Campsite, Islamabad from September, In this Pilot Model Camp Boy Scouts from Sindh, Balochistan, PIA, and AJK participated. Activities based on proficiency badges were offered to the Boy Scouts under the leadership of Mr. Asif Mahmood,

9 programmes. One of the major activity was wreath laying at the Mazars of Shohuda. Scouts in their uniform attended the ceremonies on the tomb (mizars) of the Following Nishan-e-Haider: Secretary National Trg. & Prog, Sub- Committee, PBSA. Following Proficiency Badges were earned during the Camp: - Computer -Cooking - Solar - Tracking - Capt Muhammad Sarwar (Shaheed) - Lance Naik M. Mahfooz (Shaheed) - Sowar Muhammad Hussain (Shaheed) CELEBRATIONS OF 6TH SEPTEMBER DEFENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN 6th September, the Defence Day of Pakistan was celebrated by the whole National with zeal & zest. - Major Raza Aziz Bhatti (Shaheed) - Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas (Shaheed) - Havildar Lalak Jan (Shaheed) 11 SEPTEMBER (QAUID-E-AZAM DEATH ANNIVERSARY) National, Provincial & District Scout Headquarters also chalked out -11 Sept, Death Anniversary of QUAID E AZAM Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of PAKISTAN & father of the nation, celebrated all over Pakistan. Mr. Zahid Mahboob was invited in the studio of Radio Pakistan for a Talk. Sn. Producer Mr Inam Soomro, Mr Ayaz Aslam &

10 Swat Boys Scouts Association arranged a Namood Muslim were also present there. Scouts also paid homage to father of the Nation during their Scout Week Celebrations held from 5-11 September, EID UL AZHA CELEBRATIONS 7-day camp for Boys and Rovers in Kalam under the supervision of District Scouts Secretary Purdil Khan from 10th-16th Sept The camp was attended by Balochistan Scouts Association celebrated Eid ul Azha with orphan and needy people at three Orphan Centres, Old Age Centre. The team of Balochistan Boy Scouts Association visited Old Age Home and distributed Eidi to children and arranged meat to the needy people. Dr. Adeel Ahmed Khan, leader of the team of Balochistan Boy Scouts Association met with women of Old Age Home and appreciated their arrangements. He also affirmed the services of Mst. Raheela Durani, Brig (R) Abdul Razzaq Baloch and other Social Workers in this regard. SCOUT ACTIVITIES IN SWAT Scouts from Matta Scouts Open Group performed services in differentsections of ZSTHQ Hospital Matta. They served in Lab, Casualty, Medical ward, Children ward, Surgical ward, OPD, Parking area etc. A group of scouts cleaned the water channels in the hospital. M.S. Dr. Saleem appreciated the efforts made by scouts. hundreds of scouts from Middle, High and Higher Secondary schools throughout the district. The camp was also attended by MSOG and SSOG. The MSOG patrol led by Group scouts Leader Haji Muhammad Musa Khan Pasban. In camping, MSOG declared first. While in Yaqeen badge, Mr. Rafi Ullah of Bamakhela got 1st position and Mr. Anwar Ali of Drushkhela got 3rd. In Istiqlal badge and hiking, Mr. Bahar Ali of Kalakot got 1st position in the district. Scout Shakil Arshad of Madyan, got first position in Scout Hamd, Naat and Milli naghma. SCOUT WEEK PIA Boy Scouts also reported that National Week was also celebrated in their districts.

11 Mr. Usman Pasha, Deputy Director operation. He said that scouts play a vital Programme, PBSA visited District role during war but its role in establishing peace is more important. at the end of the event, Shields, certificates and badges Headquarters, Rawalpindi in the Opening Ceremony. About 50 Scouts attended the programme. During Scout Week Scout visited Tomb of Shohuda, SOS Village. Peace Walk was also arranged. In the closing ceremony scouts presented tableau, Milli Naghmas and speeches. INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY CELEBRATIONS International Peace Day was observed all over Pakistan. Matta Scouts Open group arranged a simple but dignified program on the occasion. Assistant District Education Officer (Primary) Abdul Aziz Shaheen was chief guest on the occasion. were presented to the position holders of Kalam camp, participant of wood badge course and scouts, who have rendered hospital service during National Scouts Week HAJJ SERVICES AT SAUDI ARABIA Scout Leaders and Rovers rendered services in all the local Haji Camps in Pakistan. Out of these 423 Scout Khuddam, 16 have served Hujjaj at Saudia this year. An other group of PIA Boy Scouts Hajj contingent comprising of 51 Rover Scouts also traveled to Jeddah on 16th September, The Contingent Leader Mr. Yaar GSL-Haji Muhammad Musa Khan Pasban gave a brief introduction on the history of peace day and described the role of scouts/msog in establishing peace. AGSL Rafi ur Rahman, Syed Alaudin, Shakeel Arshad, Israr Ullah, Bahar Ali and others also participated in the talk. Chief guest appreciated the role of MSOG during Swat Muhammad Gopang, Deputy Contingent Leader Mr. Muhammad Nasir Khan, Mr. Sadaqat Mahmood In-charge Madinah and Mr. Khalid Ali Khan In-charge Makkah as well.

12 Pictorial View APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting

13 Pictorial View APR Workshop on Environment Education in Scouting

14 Pictorial View Launching of Solar Badge in Islamabad

15 Pictorial View Launching of Solar Badge in Islamabad 6th September Defence Day Celebrations